Motiullah Khan, alternatively spelled Mutiullah Khan (31 January 1938 – 12 August 2022), was a Pakistani field hockey player. He won gold medal in 1960 Summer Olympics and silver medals in 1956 and 1964 Summer Olympics.[1] He also received Tamgha-i-Imtiaz award from 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]
 Olympian Motiullah Khan | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 January 1938 Bahawalpur, State of Bahawalpur, British India |
| Died | 12 August 2022 (aged 84) Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Field hockey |
| Position | Left-out |
Medal record | |
Samiullah Khan and Kaleemullah Khan, the famous Olympic hockey players, are both his relatives.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b "Profile of Motiullah". Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
- ^ "Hockey Awards List". Pakistan Sports Board. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
- ^ Astro turf laid at Motiullah Hockey Stadium, Dawn newspaper, Published 30 August 2008, Retrieved 28 April 2017
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