LAHORE – Mansoor Ahmed, one of the stalwarts of the Pakistan hockey, passed away Saturday in Karachi after a prolonged illness at the age of 49.
His health started deteriorating since the past few days, and he was put on life support earlier today at Institute of Cardiovascular Disease Karachi after his lungs and heart had stopped working well.
Ahmed, who was known as the 1994 World Cup hero for Pakistan, had been suffering from the heart-related disease for the past three years.
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“Hockey legend,” “hero,” and “best hockey goalkeeper” are some of the description Twitteratis used for the deceased player as condolence poured in over the great loss.
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Last month, the hockey legend aspired to go to neighbouring India for a surgery where the health facilities were much better according to the player.
He had reached out to the Indian government for a visa so that he could get the needed treatment, however, doctors in Pakistan have said that the former goalkeeper could be treated in the country.
A glorious career
Mansoor Ahmed represented Pakistan hockey in 338 international matches during 1986 – 2000. He played three consecutive World Cups and won 1994 World Cup Hockey Championship (World Cup).
In his career, Mansoor earned 12 gold,12 silver and 8 bronzes medal in international hockey tournaments.
He was declared All Asian Stars Hockey Team member in 1996 and was also declared World Eleven Hockey team member in 1994.
