About Zakir Hussain
Lived 1934 – 2019 (aged 85). Zakir Hussain was a Pakistani and Indian field hockey player.
Zakir Hussain (; January 1, 1934 – August 19, 2019) was a Pakistani field hockey player. He was born in Lahore. He won a gold medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, and a silver medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. He died on 19 August 2019.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Zakir Hussain?
Pakistani field hockey player
When was Zakir Hussain born?
Zakir Hussain was born on 1 January 1934 in Lahore.
When did Zakir Hussain die?
Zakir Hussain died on 19 August 2019 in Wah Cantonment.
What was Zakir Hussain's occupation?
Zakir Hussain was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Zakir Hussain?
Zakir Hussain was Pakistani and Indian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Zakir Hussain (field hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Zakir Hussain. https://biography.guide/zakir-hussain-field-hockey-player/
MLA: "Zakir Hussain." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/zakir-hussain-field-hockey-player/.
Chicago: "Zakir Hussain." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/zakir-hussain-field-hockey-player/.
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