LAHORE: Olympian Manzoor Hussain, known as Manzoor Jr., passed away here at a private hospital after cardiac arrest on Monday. He was 64.
Manzoor Junior, former captain Pakistan Hockey team, was part of the team which won bronze and gold in the 1976 and 1984 Olympics respectively.
The forward who made a name for himself through exceptional stick work was part of the hockey teams which won glory for the country in the 1978 and 1982 hockey World Cups.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the death of Pakistan Hockey team legend and former Olympian Manzoor Hussain junior.
In his condolence message, the prime minister prayed for the high ranks of the departed soul and for the bereaved family to bear the loss with equanimity.
He said that late Manzoor Junior, gold medalist of the national hockey team, had been the pride of the nation and his contributions for the game of hockey were unforgettable.
