Pakistan`s hockey great Asad Malik, who died in a traffic accident last Monday, debuted for Pakistan in 1961 and remained a regular selection till 1972. During his illustrious career, the inside left won a gold and two silvers at the Olympics, a World Cup-winner medal, and two golds and silver at the Asian Games. He captained Pakistan at the 1972 Olympics when he was also the flag bearer of his country`s contingent. Enviable Career!

Small statured Asad was a complete inside forward. Making inroads into the opposition defence, combining with the teammates, creating chances for others, scoring goals himself as well as falling back to assist the defence – he could do anything.

Asad was born in 1941 in Sheikhupura, the district adjoining the metropolitan city of Lahore. The town was a big hockey centre with the game widely played in schools and there were also a number of active clubs.

Under Asad`s captaincy, Government High School Sheikhupura won the coveted Lahore zone school championships, a highly competitive event of the time.

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