Tariq Aziz (field hockey, born 1938)
Pakistani field hockey player (born 1938) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dr Tariq Aziz (Urdu: طارق عزیز; born 5 February 1938) is a Pakistani former field hockey player. He won a Gold medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, and a Silver medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.[1] Aziz was born in Amritsar, British India.[2]
Tariq Aziz in 1961. Under his captaincy, Pakistan won field hockey tournament during 1968 Summer Olympics. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British Indian (1938-1947) Pakistani (1947-Present) |
| Born | 5 February 1938 Amritsar, British India |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Field hockey |
| Position | Left-fullback |
Education
Aziz graduated from CVS, Lahore, Pakistan in 1959 and did his masters (M.Sc.) from the University of Agriculture (Faisalabad) in 1966.
Career
He joined the University of Agriculture (Faisalabad), as instructor in 1962 and retired as professor of Veterinary Medicine in 1997.[1]
Awards and recognition
- Pride of Performance Award for Sports by the President of Pakistan in 1968.[3]
Retirement
Aziz announced retirement from international hockey on 31 December 1968.[4]
Gallery
Amstelveen: Pakistan hockey team before match with Netherlands on 8 May 1966 during their visit to the European nation. Olympian Tariq Aziz is fourth from left.
Republic of Rwanda issued a postal stamp after Pakistan won field hockey tournament at 1968 Summer Olympics under captaincy of Tariq Aziz. The stamp contains a seal containing words, "Hockey: Pakistan".
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External links
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