World hockey legend from Pakistan – Manzoor Hussain (1958-2022) commonly known as Manzoor Junior legend passed away (ุฅูู†ูŽู‘ุง ู„ูู„ู‘ู‡ู ูˆูŽุฅูู†ูŽู‘ู€ุง ุฅูู„ูŽูŠู’ู‡ู ุฑูŽุงุฌูุนูˆู†ูŽโ€Ž โ€“ Surely we belong to ALLAH/GOD and to HIM shall we return) in Lahore after suffering cardiac arrest – Allsportspk

World hockey legend from Pakistan – Manzoor Hussain commonly known as Manzoor Junior passed away (ุฅูู†ูŽู‘ุง ู„ูู„ู‘ู‡ู ูˆูŽุฅูู†ูŽู‘ู€ุง ุฅูู„ูŽูŠู’ู‡ู ุฑูŽุงุฌูุนูˆู†ูŽโ€Ž โ€“ Surely we belong to ALLAH/GOD and to HIM shall we return) in Lahore after suffering cardiac arrest early morning today.

The 63 year old legend was rushed to a hospital, however, could not survive.

Belonging to Sialkot, Late Manzoor was born on 28th October, 1958 and as an integral part of Pakistanโ€™s most frightening forward line was regarded as one of the greatest hockey player.

He wore the Pakistan national cap 175 times and had 86 goals to his credit.

During 1975 – 1984, Manzoor Junior as a forward position striker was known for his extraordinary stick work. One of his memorable displays was during the 1982 World Cup final, when he dodged six German defenders and scored a goal.

Manzoor Junior Golden credentials also included:
  • – He was also the last captain under which Pakistan won the last Olympics hockey gold.
  • – Was the manager in 1994 of the Pakistan team that won the World Cup which was also the last gold medal.
  • – Also regarded as The Golden Boy, as he won the highest number of gold medals.
  • – Manzoor was in the team that won the Bronze Medal during 1976 Montreal Olympics.
  • – Captained the Pakistan team that won the Gold at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
  • – Awarded the Pakistan Presidentโ€™s Award for Pride of Performance.

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