Khawaja Zakauddin: key obituary facts
Is Khawaja Zakauddin dead? Yes. Khawaja Zakauddin died on October 1, 2026, at age 89.
Cause of death: Khawaja Zakauddin's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Khawaja Zakauddin known for?
He was a Pakistani field hockey player.
More about Khawaja Zakauddin
Khawaja Zakauddin, a Pakistani Olympic field hockey player and forward, died on October 1, 2026, aged 89.
Born in Jalandhar in 1936, he played for Pakistan from 1958 to 1966 and appeared in 56 international matches, scoring 26 goals. After his playing career, he went on to serve Pakistan hockey as a coach, chief selector and manager at different times.
In 2009, he received the Pride of Performance award, Pakistan’s highest civil honour.