Muhammad Nawaz

Muhammad Nawaz (15 August 1924 – 13 May 2004) was a Pakistani javelin thrower who competed at the 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics.

Early life Nawaz was born on 15 August 1924 in the village of Budhial, Talagang District in the Punjab province, British Raj.

Career Nawaz won two gold medals for Pakistan in the 1954 and 1958 Asian Games, with each throw setting a new games record. His compatriot Jalal Khan won the silver medal in both editions.

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.

He also qualified for the final of the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne where he finished 14th

Like his fellow soldiers, Nawaz was awarded with honours at the World Military Games and several international tournaments.