Muhammad Nawaz
Pakistani athlete (1924–2004) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Muhammad Nawaz (15 August 1924 – 13 May 2004) was a Pakistani javelin thrower who competed in the 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics.[1][2]
Personal information | |
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Birth name | Muhammad Nawaz |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Born | Budhial, British India | 15 August 1924
Died | 13 May 2004 79) Budhial, Pakistan | (aged
Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) |
Weight | 88 kg (194 lb) |
Sport | |
Country | Pakistan |
Sport | Athletics |
Event | Javelin throw |
Early life
Nawaz was born on 15 August 1924 at the village of Budhial in the Punjab province of the British Raj.[3]
Career
Nawaz won two gold medals for Pakistan in the 1954 and 1958 Asian Games, with each throw setting a new games record.[4][5][6][7] His compatriot Jalal Khan won the silver medal in both editions.[4] In the 1962 Asian Games at the age of 38, he won the silver medal.[8]
He came second in the 1954 Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, again ahead of Jalal Khan who achieved the bronze medal. Twelve years later at the age of 42, he won a bronze medal in the 1966 Commonwealth Games in Kingston.[9]
He also qualified for the final of the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne where he finished 14th.[3]
Like his fellow soldiers, Nawaz was awarded with honours at the World Military Games and several international tournaments.[4]
References
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