About Akhtar Hussain
Lived 1926 – 1987 (aged 61). Akhtar Hussain was an Indian and Pakistani field hockey player.
Akhtar Hussain (23 August 1926 – 9 November 1987) was an Indian and Pakistani field hockey player, who won the gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics for India and the silver medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics for Pakistan. He was one of the first people in history to win Olympic medals for two different countries.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Akhtar Hussain?
field hockey player (1926–1987)
When was Akhtar Hussain born?
Akhtar Hussain was born on 23 August 1926.
When did Akhtar Hussain die?
Akhtar Hussain died on 9 November 1987.
What was Akhtar Hussain's occupation?
Akhtar Hussain was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Akhtar Hussain?
Akhtar Hussain was Indian and Pakistani.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Akhtar Hussain (field hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Akhtar Hussain. https://biography.guide/akhtar-hussain/
MLA: "Akhtar Hussain." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/akhtar-hussain/.
Chicago: "Akhtar Hussain." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/akhtar-hussain/.
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