Naveed Alam Explained

Naveed Alam
Nationality:Pakistani
Sport:Field hockey
Birth Date:16 September 1973
Birth Place:Sheikhupura, Pakistan
Death Place:Lahore, Pakistan

Naveed Alam (16 September 1973 – 13 July 2021) was a Pakistani field hockey player.[1] He competed in the men's tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics.[2]

On 7 July 2021, it was reported Alam had been diagnosed with blood cancer. He sought financial support from the government for treatment.[3] He died on 13 July 2021, aged 47, after undergoing chemotherapy at Shaukat Khanum Hospital, Lahore.[4]

Playing career

Naveed Alam mainly played as a fullback and was integral part of the Pakistan Hockey team that clinched the World Cup in Sydney in 1994.[5] [6] He also represented Pakistan in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.[7]

Post retirement

Naveed Alam served as the head coach of Pakistan's hockey team at the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008 but soon resigned after finishing 8th - their worst-ever finish in Olympic history.[8] [9] He was appointed as director development and domestic by Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) in 2016 but was sacked in 2018 by PHF due to giving statements against the federation.[10] [11] [12] He also coached Bangladesh Hockey team and China Hockey team.[13] [14] In 2020, he was banned for 10 years for forming a parallel association by Punjab Hockey Association. He was also accused of involvement in anti-hockey activities.[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Naveed Alam . Olympedia . 13 July 2021.
  2. Naveed Alam Olympic Results . https://web.archive.org/web/20200418103911/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/al/naveed-alam-1.html . dead . 18 April 2020 . 19 October 2019.
  3. News: Pakistan's World Cup winner Naveed Alam diagnosed with cancer, seeks govt help for treatment . 13 July 2021 . Times of India . 13 July 2021.
  4. News: Former hockey Olympian Naveed Alam passes away after prolonged battle with cancer . 13 July 2021 . Geo News . 13 July 2021.
  5. Web site: Sports. A. R. Y.. 13 July 2021. Olympian Naveed Alam passes away due to cancer. 13 July 2021. ARYSports.tv.
  6. Web site: Pakistan hockey in Olympics: That memorable triumph Sports thenews.com.pk. 13 July 2021. www.thenews.com.pk. en.
  7. Web site: PTI. Jul 13, 2021. Pakistan's hockey World Cup winner Naveed Alam dies aged 47 Hockey News - Times of India. 13 July 2021. The Times of India. en.
  8. Indo-Asian News Service . August 26, 2008 . Pakistan hockey coaches resign after Beijing debacle. 13 July 2021. India Today. en.
  9. Web site: Pakistan investigates poor Olympic performance FIH. 13 July 2021. www.fih.ch.
  10. Web site: Sacked Naveed reveals irregularities in PHF. 13 July 2021. www.thenews.com.pk. en.
  11. Web site: 13 September 2018. PHF sacks former Olympian Naveed Alam. 13 July 2021. Daily Times. en-US.
  12. Web site: Sports. A. R. Y.. 3 October 2018. PHF dismiss Naveed Alam as director domestic and development. 13 July 2021. ARYSports.tv.
  13. Web site: Siddique. Imran. 13 July 2021. Former hockey star Naveed Alam passes away after battle with cancer. 13 July 2021. DAWN.COM. en.
  14. Web site: Altaf. Arhama. 13 July 2021. Former Olympian Naveed Alam Dies After Battling With Blood Cancer. 13 July 2021. BOL News. en-US.
  15. Web site: Naveed Alam banned for 10 years. 14 July 2021. www.thenews.com.pk. en.

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