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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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Nov 18, 2017 03:19pm
RIP
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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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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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Nov 18, 2017 05:22pm
No East-Pakistani Hockey or Cricket player in Pakistan national teams from 1947 to 1971.
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Nov 18, 2017 07:43pm
RIP Sir.
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Nov 18, 2017 08:04pm
Helped the country bring the medals home. Thank you. RIP.
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Nov 19, 2017 12:07am
@M. Emad did they play hockey and cricket?
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Nov 19, 2017 01:13am
INNA LILLA HAY WAA INNA ILLEHEY RAJAYOON.
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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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Nov 19, 2017 02:55pm
INNA LILLA HAY WAA INNA ILLEHEY RAJAYOON.
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Nov 19, 2017 09:29pm
Saddened to know
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