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'''Naseer Ahmed Bunda''' (15 May 1932 – 20 March 1993) was a [[field hockey]] player from [[Pakistan]]. He was born in [[Rawalpindi]]. Naseer Bunda was one of ten brothers and one sister. Tragically, two of his brothers passed away in infancy. In a heartfelt tradition, Naseer's parents decided to give him the ear piercing if he survived, that's how he got his name "Bunda" . Naseer Ahmed Awan hailed from the Awan tribe of Fateh Jang but eventually settled in Rawalpindi.
'''Naseer Ahmed Bunda''' (15 May 1932 – 20 March 1993) was a [[field hockey]] player from [[Pakistan]]. He was born in [[Rawalpindi]]. Naseer Bunda was one of ten brothers and one sister. Tragically, two of his brothers passed away in infancy. In a heartfelt tradition, Naseer's parents decided to give him the ear piercing if he survived, that's how he got his name "Bunda" . Naseer Ahmed Awan hailed from the Awan tribe of Fateh Jang but eventually settled in Rawalpindi.


Notably, Naseer's brother, Rasheed Ahmed, also made a mark in sports, representing both the Pakistan National Team and PIA. Continuing the family's athletic legacy, two of Naseer's sons, Nasir Naseer and Asif Naseer, followed in their father's footsteps, playing for both the Pakistan National Team and Pakistan Customs.He was a silver medalist from [[1956 Summer Olympics]] and a gold medalist from [[1960 Summer Olympics]]. Naseer scored the solitary winning goal in the final for Pakistan against arch-rivals India in [[1960 Rome Olympics]] to clinch the first ever gold in the [[Olympic Games|Olympic]] history of the country. He scored total of 43 [[International sport|International]] [[Goal (sports)|goals]] in 44 [[Cap (sport)|appearances]] for [[Pakistan]]. He also received [[Pride of Performance]] award from [[Government of Pakistan]] in 1962.<ref>[http://www.sports.gov.pk/Awards/awards_hockey.htm Pride of Performance Award (1962) for Naseer Bunda on Pakistan Sports Board website], Retrieved 22 August 2017</ref><ref>{{cite Sports-Reference |title=Ahmed Naseer Bunda |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/bu/ahmed-naseer-bunda-1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418075409/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/bu/ahmed-naseer-bunda-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 April 2020 |access-date=22 August 2017}}</ref><ref name="Youtube">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTedm8wsyt8 Video coverage of Naseer Bunda]</ref>
Notably, Naseer's brother, Rasheed Ahmed, also made a mark in sports, representing both the Pakistan National Team and PIA. Continuing the family's athletic legacy, two of Naseer's sons, Nasir Naseer and Asif Naseer, followed in their father's footsteps, playing for both the Pakistan National Team and Pakistan Customs.

Recipient of the President's Award for Pride of Performance, the Helms Award from the USA, and the Sitara Imtiaz from Pakistan, Naseer Bunda's legacy in hockey is illustrious. He made his debut in the national hockey team in 1954 during the visit of the West German team to Pakistan. His career highlights include the Melbourne Olympics in 1956, the Asian Games in Tokyo in 1958, the Rome Olympics in 1960, and the tour of Malaya and Singapore in 1961. At the Asian Games in Jakarta in 1962, he further solidified his reputation, earning two gold medals.

Notably, Naseer's pivotal moment came at the Rome Olympics in 1960, where he scored the winning goal that secured Pakistan's first-ever gold medal, making them world champions for the first time. As the captain of the Attock Oil Company hockey club, he led by example, demonstrating remarkable skill and sportsmanship. In his international career, he scored a total of 43 goals in 44 appearances for Pakistan.

Naseer Bunda's contributions to hockey were not only on the field but also off it. His dedication and talent were recognized with the Pride of Performance award from the Government of Pakistan in 1962, cementing his status as a true legend of the sport.

<ref>[http://www.sports.gov.pk/Awards/awards_hockey.htm Pride of Performance Award (1962) for Naseer Bunda on Pakistan Sports Board website], Retrieved 22 August 2017</ref><ref>{{cite Sports-Reference |title=Ahmed Naseer Bunda |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/bu/ahmed-naseer-bunda-1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418075409/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/bu/ahmed-naseer-bunda-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 April 2020 |access-date=22 August 2017}}</ref><ref name="Youtube">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTedm8wsyt8 Video coverage of Naseer Bunda]</ref>


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Revision as of 18:05, 18 April 2024

Naseer Bunda
Personal information
Full nameNaseer Ahmed Bunda
Born(1932-05-15)15 May 1932
Rawalpindi, Punjab, British India
Died20 March 1993 (aged 60)
Rawalpindi
Medal record
Men's field hockey
Representing  Pakistan
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1956 Melbourne Team competition
Gold medal – first place 1960 Rome Team competition
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 1962 Jakarta Team competition

Naseer Ahmed Bunda (15 May 1932 – 20 March 1993) was a field hockey player from Pakistan. He was born in Rawalpindi. Naseer Bunda was one of ten brothers and one sister. Tragically, two of his brothers passed away in infancy. In a heartfelt tradition, Naseer's parents decided to give him the ear piercing if he survived, that's how he got his name "Bunda" . Naseer Ahmed Awan hailed from the Awan tribe of Fateh Jang but eventually settled in Rawalpindi.

Notably, Naseer's brother, Rasheed Ahmed, also made a mark in sports, representing both the Pakistan National Team and PIA. Continuing the family's athletic legacy, two of Naseer's sons, Nasir Naseer and Asif Naseer, followed in their father's footsteps, playing for both the Pakistan National Team and Pakistan Customs.

Recipient of the President's Award for Pride of Performance, the Helms Award from the USA, and the Sitara Imtiaz from Pakistan, Naseer Bunda's legacy in hockey is illustrious. He made his debut in the national hockey team in 1954 during the visit of the West German team to Pakistan. His career highlights include the Melbourne Olympics in 1956, the Asian Games in Tokyo in 1958, the Rome Olympics in 1960, and the tour of Malaya and Singapore in 1961. At the Asian Games in Jakarta in 1962, he further solidified his reputation, earning two gold medals.

Notably, Naseer's pivotal moment came at the Rome Olympics in 1960, where he scored the winning goal that secured Pakistan's first-ever gold medal, making them world champions for the first time. As the captain of the Attock Oil Company hockey club, he led by example, demonstrating remarkable skill and sportsmanship. In his international career, he scored a total of 43 goals in 44 appearances for Pakistan.

Naseer Bunda's contributions to hockey were not only on the field but also off it. His dedication and talent were recognized with the Pride of Performance award from the Government of Pakistan in 1962, cementing his status as a true legend of the sport.

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References

  1. ^ Pride of Performance Award (1962) for Naseer Bunda on Pakistan Sports Board website, Retrieved 22 August 2017
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ahmed Naseer Bunda". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  3. ^ Video coverage of Naseer Bunda


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