Muhammad Nawaz
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Born | Muhammad Nawaz 15 August 1924 |
| Died | 13 May 2004 (aged 79) Budhial, Pakistan |
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 88 kg (194 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Javelin throw |
Muhammad Nawaz | |
|---|---|
| Awards | Pride of Performance award by the President of Pakistan in 1966 |
Muhammad Nawaz (15 August 1924 – 13 May 2004) was a Pakistani javelin thrower who competed at the 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics.
Early life
Nawaz was born on 15 August 1924 in the village of Budhial, Talagang District in the Punjab province, British Raj.
Career
Nawaz won two gold medals for Pakistan in the 1954 and 1958 Asian Games, with each throw setting a new games record. His compatriot Jalal Khan won the silver medal in both editions. In the 1962 Asian Games at the age of 38, he won the silver medal.
He came second in the 1954 Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, again ahead of Jalal Khan who achieved the bronze medal. Twelve years later at the age of 42, he won a bronze medal in the 1966 Commonwealth Games in Kingston.
He also qualified for the final of the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne where he finished 14th and won the British AAA Championships title at the 1960 AAA Championships.
Like his fellow soldiers, Nawaz was awarded with honours at the World Military Games and several international tournaments.
Awards and recognition
| Ribbon | Decoration | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
Pride of Performance |  Pakistan |
1966 |
Nawaz was awarded the Pride of Performance Award in 1966 in recognition of his outstanding achievements and contributions to athletics.
See also
References
- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Muhammad Nawaz profile". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Syed Ali Hamid (25 October 2019). "The Man who Made Sports in Pakistan (many Pakistani prominent medalists are listed including Muhammad Nawaz)". The Friday Times newspaper. Archived from the original on 12 May 2026. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
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- ↑ Zuberi, Anwar (16 November 2006). "Pakistan's golden past in athletics: Asian Games in perspective". Dawn newspaper. Archived from the original on 9 October 2016. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Singh, Philem Dipak (4 October 2023). "Neeraj prevails in intense fight with Jena to retain gold; MNREGA worker Ram Baboo wins bronze in race walk". ThePrint. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ↑ "Pakistani sportsmen: Always keeping the green flag high". Geo TV News website. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ "Call for promoting athletics in country". Business Recorder newspaper. 7 January 2007. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ "75 medals for Pakistan at Commonwealth Games since debut in 1954". Daily Times. 25 July 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ↑ "Farrell beats Hewson in great race". Huddersfield Daily Examiner. 16 July 1960. Retrieved 4 May 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ "Salvat hits the road to Rome". Weekly Dispatch (London). 17 July 1960. Retrieved 4 May 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ "AAA, WAAA and National Championships Medallists". National Union of Track Statisticians. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ "AAA Championships (men)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ↑ "Pakistan Sports Board – Athletics: Pride of Performance Awardees". Pakistan Sports Board. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
- ↑ "Muhammad Nawaz's award info". Pakistan Sports Board website. Archived from the original on 9 August 2011. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
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