Lal Shah Bokhari
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Lal Shah S.•Bokhari |
| Used name | Lal Shah•Bokhari |
| Born | 22 July 1909 in Faisalabad, Punjab (PAK) |
| Died | 22 July 1959 in Colombo, Basnahira (SRI) |
| Measurements | 173 cm |
| Affiliations | Government College, Lahore (PAK) |
| NOC |  India |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Lal Shah Bokhari was the Indian flag-bearer at the 1932 Olympic Opening Ceremony. He played halfback and was captain of the team. Shah Bokhari was born in Faisalabad and worked for the Punjab Provincial Service. After the partition of India and Pakistan, he served in the Haj Pilgrim department and was president of the Delhi Hockey Association. Upon Pakistan’s independence he served as a diplomat for Pakistan, serving as their last Ambassador for Pakistan in Iraq, among other positions. He died in Colombo, where he was posted as his country’s High Commissioner to Ceylon (Sri Lanka).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Hockey | IND |
Lal Shah Bokhari | |||
| Hockey, Men (Olympic) | British India | 1 | Gold |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | IND |
Lal Shah Bokhari |