Mohammed Shahid (1960-2016) Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Former Hockey Player
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	14/04/1960
Age	56 years (died on 20, Jul, 2016)
Birthplace	Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Date of Death	20/07/2016

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Real Name	Mohammed Shahid
Nickname	Not Known

Place of Death	Medanta Medicity hospital, Gurgaon
Zodiac sign/Sun sign	Aries
Religion	Islam

Marital Status	Married
Wife	Parveen Shahid
Children	Son: Mohammad Saif, Daughter: Heena Shahid (Twins)

Facts	He is considered as one of the best Hockey players from India ever. He is popular for his dribbling skills, running & push. He was the part of 1980 Olympic Games (held in Moscow) gold medal winning team. Mohammed Shahid was awarded Arjuna Award (1980-81) and Padma Shri Award (1986). He was the captain of the Indian Hockey team during 1985-1986. During his era, his attacking duo partnership along with Zafar Iqbal was much popular. After his retirement from Hockey, he worked as TTE and sports officer in Indian Railways. He died because of a serious liver disease.

Facts

He is considered as one of the best Hockey players from India ever.
He is popular for his dribbling skills, running & push.
He was the part of 1980 Olympic Games (held in Moscow) gold medal winning team.
Mohammed Shahid was awarded Arjuna Award (1980-81) and Padma Shri Award (1986).
He was the captain of the Indian Hockey team during 1985-1986.
During his era, his attacking duo partnership along with Zafar Iqbal was much popular.
After his retirement from Hockey, he worked as TTE and sports officer in Indian Railways.
He died because of a serious liver disease.

1. Mohammed Shahid does not smoke.
2. It is not known if Mohammed Shahid drinks alcohol.