Tariq Niazi
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Tariq•Niazi |
| Used name | Tariq•Niazi |
| Born | 15 March 1940 in Mianwali, Punjab (PAK) |
| Died | 20 April 2008 in Rawalpindi, Punjab (PAK) |
| Measurements | 182 cm / 73 kg |
| Affiliations | PIA, Karachi (PAK) |
| NOC |  Pakistan |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 2 |
Biography
Twice an Olympain, Tariq Niazi represented Pakistan from 1961-69, also competing for the National team at the Asian Games. He played for PIA and represented that department in various national and regional championships. He later briefly served as the manager and coach of the national team. Mianwali’s municipal hockey stadium was later renamed the Tariq Niazi Hockey Stadium.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Hockey | PAK |
Tariq Niazi | |||
| Hockey, Men (Olympic) | Pakistan | 2 | Silver | |||
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Hockey | PAK |
Tariq Niazi | |||
| Hockey, Men (Olympic) | Pakistan | 1 | Gold |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Asian Games (1–1–0 1962 Jakarta HOC gold; 1966 Bangkok HOC silver)