Naveed Alam
Pakistani field hockey player (1973–2021)
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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]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Born | 16 September 1973 Sheikhupura, Pakistan |
| Died | 13 July 2021 (aged 47) Lahore, Pakistan |
| Resting place | Nabipura Graveyard, Sheikhupura, Pakistan |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Field hockey |
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.[3][4] He also represented Pakistan in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.[5]
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.[6][7] 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.[8][9][10] He also coached Bangladesh Hockey team and China Hockey team.[11][12] In 2020, he was banned for 10 years for forming a parallel association of Punjab Hockey Association. He was also accused of involvement in anti-hockey activities.[13]
Death
On 7 July 2021, it was reported Alam had been diagnosed with blood cancer. He sought financial support from the government for treatment.[14] He died on 13 July 2021, aged 47, after undergoing chemotherapy at Shaukat Khanum Hospital, Lahore.[15]
