Olympic gold medallist Zakir Hussain passes away at 85
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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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Aug 19, 2019 02:52pm
What a great and grave tragedy? Inna Lilla Hay Waa Inna Illehey Rajayoon.
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Aug 19, 2019 03:11pm
Salute to Heroes. Imagine the time when he was a member of Champion Team...
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Aug 19, 2019 03:36pm
May he Rest In Peace.
Salute to nations legend.
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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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Aug 19, 2019 04:47pm
RIP sir.
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Aug 19, 2019 04:57pm
RIP. Inna lillahe wa Inna Ellehee Rajeeoun.
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Aug 19, 2019 05:47pm
Inna Lillaahe Wa Inna Ilaiehe Rajeoun.
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Aug 19, 2019 06:55pm
The Legend of Hockey.RIP.
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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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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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Aug 19, 2019 10:22pm
RIP MY FRIEND - A GREAT PAKISTANI
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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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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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Aug 20, 2019 06:25am
Rip
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