Jahangir Butt

Jahangir Butt (17 April 1943 – 7 September 2021 ) was a Pakistani field hockey player. He was born in Gujranwala, Punjab, British India. He won a gold medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, and a silver medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.

Career Butt succeeded former Pakistani veteran field hockey player Motiullah as the left winger in the Pakistani side. He was part of the Pakistani side which clinched silver in the men’s field hockey tournament at the 1966 Asian Games and won gold with the national side in the men’s tournament at the 1970 Asian Games.

He represented Pakistan at the Olympics on two occasions in 1968 and 1972, where Pakistan clinched gold and silver respectively in the men's field hockey tournaments. He was also a key member of the national side which emerged victorious at the inaugural edition of the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup in 1971.

Outside of sports, Butt was affiliated with the Pakistan Custom Department, and retired as Superintendent of Customs.

Honours In 1971, the Government of Pakistan awarded Butt with the prestigious Tamgha-e-Imtiaz which is one of the Civil decorations of Pakistan.

Death Butt died on 7 September 2021 at the age of 78 due to brief illness and health complications.

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