Khwaja Zakauddin, the Pakistani Olympic field hockey player celebrated for his contributions to the sport, died on October 1, 2026, in Lahore. He was 89 years old. Born in Jalandhar, British India, Zakauddin played as a forward for Pakistan from 1958 to 1966.
During that period, he appeared in 56 international matches and scored 26 goals. His career was marked by a series of key performances that helped cement Pakistan's reputation in Olympic hockey.