About Munawwaruz Zaman
Lived 1950 – 1994 (aged 44). Munawwaruz Zaman was a Pakistani field hockey player.
MedalTableTop | name = no | medals =
MedalSilver | 1972 Munich He died in 1994 of a cardiac arrest during a break while practicing with the Pakistan hockey team for veterans Hockey World Cup.
Playing career He began his career in 1971 when he was 19 years old. When Tanvir Dar was injured midway through the semifinals, Munawwar had his first ever shot at penalty corner in an international match. He became an instant hero and household name in Pakistan by scoring the match winning goal against Pakistan's traditional rival, India. In the early 1990s, Munawwar started working with the Pakistan team as a coach.
In 1997, the Pakistan government awarded Munawwar uz Zaman a posthumous Pride of Performance award for his services to the country.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Munawwaruz Zaman's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Munawwaruz Zaman's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Munawwaruz Zaman?
Pakistani field hockey player
When was Munawwaruz Zaman born?
Munawwaruz Zaman was born on 2 January 1950 in Lahore.
When did Munawwaruz Zaman die?
Munawwaruz Zaman died on 28 July 1994 in Karachi.
What was Munawwaruz Zaman's occupation?
Munawwaruz Zaman was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Munawwaruz Zaman?
Munawwaruz Zaman was Pakistani.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Munawwaruz Zaman. https://biography.guide/munawwaruz-zaman/
MLA: "Munawwaruz Zaman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/munawwaruz-zaman/.
Chicago: "Munawwaruz Zaman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/munawwaruz-zaman/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:29 UTC