Olympian Jahangir Butt passes away
KARACHI: Olympian Jahangir Butt, one of the stalwarts of the golden era of Pakistan hockey, passed away here on Tuesday. He was 78.
Butt was a member of Pakistan's victorious hockey team in the 1968 Mexico Olympic Games where the Greenshirts won the gold medal. He also represented the country in the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich where the Pakistanis won a silver medal. In a highly successful career, Butt also won the Asian Games gold medal in 1970 in Bangkok besides several other laurels.
He was born on April 17, 1943, in Gujranwala.
President Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Brigadier Khalid Sajjad Khokhar and Secretary General Asif Bajwa expressed deep sorrow and grief over the demise of Jahangir.
He remained associated with the Customs Department as Superintendent.
-
Harry Deserves Top Protection As King Charles’ Son, Prince William’s Brother -
Meghan Markle Receives Key Advice As Experts Warn She’s Doing Too Much -
Kelly Clarkson Weighs In On Life Without The Father Of Her Children -
Paul Mescal, Gracie Abrams Committed To 'long Distance' Relationship: Source -
Street Fight Turns Bloody As Innocent Bystander Shot In The Face -
Tom Blyth Shares His Two Cents On The Importance Of Rom Coms -
Jennifer Lawrence Opens Up About Her Most Demanding Film Role -
Nikki Glaser Shares Set Of Rules For Roasting Stars At 'Golden Globes' -
Prince Harry Risks Overshadowing Invictus Games With Royal Drama -
Daily Fish Oil Supplements Intake May Reduce Cardiovascular Risks, Heart Problems -
Pamela Anderson Gets Honest About New Exciting Role -
Alexander Skarsgård Reveals Harsh Views On Fame -
Prince Harry’s Anxiety About Archie, Lilibet’s Safety In School Comes Out: ‘There’s Guns!’ -
Charlie Hunnam Reveals Why He Has Stopped Reading Reviews: 'I Don't Need' -
Prince Harry’s Dream To Bring Archie And Lilibet To UK Faces Uncertainty -
Marvel Star Makes Major Remarks About Key Comic Superhero