Hockey player Afzal Manna passes away in Lahore

E-Paper | May 03, 2026

Decorated hockey player Afzal Manna breathed his last on Saturday morning in Lahore, a press release issued by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) informed.

An inside-left of repute, Manna represented Pakistan in the 1964 Olympics (silver medal) and the Asian Games in 1958 (gold medal) and 1962 (gold medal).

He also served as an international umpire and as coach of Pakistan's national team.

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nOOR

Nov 18, 2017 03:19pm

RIP

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Junaid

Nov 18, 2017 04:08pm

Very sad indeed, must have been some player to be in a gold medal winning team. RIP sir.

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MJK

Nov 18, 2017 05:03pm

Last time I saw him playing in 1968 , he could dribble the ball that no body else could do. It was like a majic the way he dribbled the hockey ball. He was an interesting character on the hockey field.

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M. Emad

Nov 18, 2017 05:22pm

No East-Pakistani Hockey or Cricket player in Pakistan national teams from 1947 to 1971.

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Deonia

Nov 18, 2017 07:43pm

RIP Sir.

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Dawn

Nov 18, 2017 08:04pm

Helped the country bring the medals home. Thank you. RIP.

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Khala

Nov 19, 2017 12:07am

@M. Emad did they play hockey and cricket?

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Nov 19, 2017 01:13am

INNA LILLA HAY WAA INNA ILLEHEY RAJAYOON.

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Ahmed Bilal Sheikh

Nov 19, 2017 10:02am

@M. Emad Unfortunately yes All prayers for the peace, prosperity and progress of Pakistan and Bangladesh

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Nov 19, 2017 02:55pm

INNA LILLA HAY WAA INNA ILLEHEY RAJAYOON.

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Rahat

Nov 19, 2017 09:29pm

Saddened to know

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