Khwaja Zakauddin: key obituary facts
Is Khwaja Zakauddin dead? Yes. Khwaja Zakauddin died on October 1, 2026, at age 89.
Cause of death: Khwaja Zakauddin's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Khwaja Zakauddin known for?
He was a Pakistani field hockey player.
More about Khwaja Zakauddin
Khwaja Zakauddin, the Pakistani Olympic field hockey player, died on October 1, 2026, aged 89.
Born in Jalandhar, British India, he played as a forward 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 Pakistan’s Pride of Performance award. He was also known as Khawaja Zakauddin.