About Witold Ziaja
Lived 1940 – 2025 (aged 84). Witold Ziaja was a Polish association football player and field hockey player.
Witold Ziaja (16 November 1940 – 1 September 2025) was a Polish field hockey player who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Biography Ziaja was born in Siemianowice Śląskie on 16 November 1940. He played 79 international matches for Poland, and scored a total number of 18 goals. Throughout his career Ziaja played for HKS Siemianowiczanka from Siemianowice Śląskie.
After his active career he became a hockey coach. He guided the Austrian Women's Hockey Team in 1973, the Polish Men's National Team from 1974 to 1980, and the Swiss Men's National team from 1981 to 1983.
Ziaja lived in Hamburg, Germany until his death on 1 September 2025, at the age of 84.
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Who was Witold Ziaja?
Polish field hockey player
When was Witold Ziaja born?
Witold Ziaja was born on 16 November 1940 in Siemianowice Śląskie.
When did Witold Ziaja die?
Witold Ziaja died on 1 September 2025 in Hamburg.
What was Witold Ziaja's occupation?
Witold Ziaja was an association football player and field hockey player.
What nationality was Witold Ziaja?
Witold Ziaja was Polish.
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