About Abdul Waheed
Lived 1936 – 2022 (aged 85). Abdul Waheed was a Pakistani and Indian field hockey player.
Abdul Waheed (30 November 1936 – 21 February 2022), also known as Abdul Waheed Khan, born in Rajpur, Madhya Pradesh, was a Pakistani field hockey player who was a member of the country's gold medal winning 1960 Olympic Hockey team. He played center forward, and scored the first goal in the team's final game.
In September 2000, Abdul Waheed was interviewed and asked to compare Pakistan hockey in contemporary times and when they had won the 1960 Olympic gold. He said: He died in Karachi on 21 February 2022, at the age of 85.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Abdul Waheed?
Indian field hockey player (1936–2022)
When was Abdul Waheed born?
Abdul Waheed was born on 30 November 1936 in Rajpur.
When did Abdul Waheed die?
Abdul Waheed died on 21 February 2022 in Lahore.
What was Abdul Waheed's occupation?
Abdul Waheed was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Abdul Waheed?
Abdul Waheed was Pakistani and Indian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Abdul Waheed (field hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Abdul Waheed. https://biography.guide/abdul-waheed/
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