Olympic gold medallist Zakir Hussain passes away at 85

E-Paper | April 30, 2026

Olympian and former goalkeeper of the national hockey team Zakir Hussain passed away on Monday at the age of 85.

Hussain's funeral prayers will be held in his home town Gulshen Anwar Masjid, Jinnah Colony, Wah Cantt.

The veteran player won a gold medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico and a silver medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne.

President of Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Brig (Retd) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar and Secretary PHF Muhammad Asif Bajwa have expressed deep grief on the death of legendary Olympian.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Aug 19, 2019 02:52pm

What a great and grave tragedy? Inna Lilla Hay Waa Inna Illehey Rajayoon.

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Amir

Aug 19, 2019 03:11pm

Salute to Heroes. Imagine the time when he was a member of Champion Team...

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Wasif

Aug 19, 2019 03:36pm

May he Rest In Peace. Salute to nations legend.

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Asif jamil

Aug 19, 2019 04:36pm

He was Pakistan’s legendary Hockey goalkeeper. Long may his memory live & May he rest in peace.

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India First

Aug 19, 2019 04:47pm

RIP sir.

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Syed Chishti

Aug 19, 2019 04:57pm

RIP. Inna lillahe wa Inna Ellehee Rajeeoun.

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AZAM AKBAR

Aug 19, 2019 05:47pm

Inna Lillaahe Wa Inna Ilaiehe Rajeoun.

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Bala, Chennai,India.

Aug 19, 2019 06:55pm

The Legend of Hockey.RIP.

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Mahmood Usman

Aug 19, 2019 07:15pm

Zakie Hussain, yours and your generations contribution to Pakistan's Hockey cannot be forgotten. Very sad, we the present generation have not built upon your foundation. OUr duas with you.

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G.venkataraman

Aug 19, 2019 07:22pm

Rest in peace ,legend. May his sporting exploits inspire the younger generation of hockey players aspiring to Wear the national colours.

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cricket fan

Aug 19, 2019 10:22pm

RIP MY FRIEND - A GREAT PAKISTANI

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Gordon D. Walker

Aug 19, 2019 10:27pm

R I P hockey icon... Gordon D. Walker Canada

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Aug 20, 2019 12:52am

So sorry to hear the tragic news and untimely death. RIP

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Reader

Aug 20, 2019 02:58am

Rest in peace Champion. We all have to leave one day but you achieved what we can can only dream. Well done and thank you for your hard work, dedication and love of the sport.

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Tariq

Aug 20, 2019 06:25am

Rip

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