Faiz Muhammad
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Born | 23 September 1937 |
| Died | 29 October 2014 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Wrestling |
Faiz Muhammad (23 September 1937 – 29 October 2014)[1] was a Pakistani freestyle wrestler. He was from the 5 Azad Kashmir Regiment (HAIDER DIL BN).[2] During his time, he won many national and army championships in Pakistan and was also a three-time Commonwealth Games Champion (1962, 1966, 1970).
Muhammad Faiz had the following finishes at major championships – 1962 Commonwealth Games: 87.0 kg. Freestyle (1st); 1966 Commonwealth Games: 87.0 kg. Freestyle (1st); 1970 Commonwealth Games: 90.0 kg. Freestyle (1st); 1962 Asian Games: 87.0 kg. Greco-Roman (3rd); 1970 Asian Games: 90.0 kg. Freestyle (5th).
