One of Pakistan's most well-known hockey Olympians, Anwar Ahmed Khan today passed away here.
Given the sobriquet of the 'Rock of Gibraltar' because of his strong play as centre half, Anwar, who was born in Bhopal, was 81.
He was one of the last few surviving members of the 1960 Rome Olympics team.
Regarded as one of Pakistan's best centre halves, Anwar played in the golden era of Pakistan hockey, taking part in the 1960 Rome Olympics where Pakistan won gold and in the subsequent Olympics in 1964. He also took part in the 1958 and 1962 Asian Games.
Anwar, who has not been well for months, also served as manager, coach and chief selector of the national team.
