Motiullah Khan, alternatively spelled Mutiullah Khan (31 January 1938 – 12 August 2022), was a Pakistani field hockey player. He won gold medal in the 1960 Summer Olympics, Pakistan's first Olympic gold, and silver medals in the 1956 and 1964 Summer Olympics.[1] He was awarded the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz by the Government of Pakistan in 1963.[2] The international hockey stadium in Bahawalpur, Motiullah Hockey Stadium, is named after him. He played over 68 international matches and scored 13 goals for his country.[3]

Samiullah Khan and Kaleemullah Khan, the famous Olympic hockey players, are both his relatives.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Profile of Motiullah". Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Hockey Awards List". Pakistan Sports Board. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
  3. ^ Astro turf laid at Motiullah Hockey Stadium, Dawn newspaper, Published 30 August 2008, Retrieved 28 April 2017
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motiullah
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