Muhammad Ayub (athlete)

Muhammad Ayub (1932–2008), was a Pakistani athlete who represented Pakistan at international and national athletics. He was also an officer in Pakistan Army, participated in 1965 war and received a Medal.

Muhammad Ayub
Personal information
NationalityPakistani
Born1932
Baral, District Jhelum, Punjab
Died(2008-10-19)19 October 2008
OccupationAthlete
Sport
CountryPakistan
SportDiscus throw, Shot put
Updated on 8 March 2014.

Career

From 1952 to 1978 Ayub represented Pakistan. In 1970, 1972 and 1973 he participated in national Championships and won Gold Medals in Disc Throw, during this period he was also the Athletic Coach of Pakistan Sports Control Board. Afterwards he remained a coach for POF Athletic Team and served in B-20 POF Weapons Factory from 1979 to 1990. He died on 19 October 2008.

Participation

International Events
YearEventAchievement
1954Asian Games, Manila
1956Olympic Games, MelbourneEliminated in qualifying round[1]
1956First Indo-Pak Athletic Meet up, New Delhi
1957International Meet, Tehran
1958International Discus Championship, Hong Kong
1958Asian Games, Tokyo
1958Commonwealth Games, Cardiff
1962Commonwealth Games, Perth
1962Malaysian Open
1966Commonwealth Games, Jamaica
1966International Discus Championship, Daun
National Events
YearEventAchievement
1954National Athletic Championship
1956National Games
1967National Championship
1969National Athletics Championship
1973Punjab Athletics Championship

References

  1. "Men's Discus Throw". Athletics at the 1956 Melbourne Summer Games. Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
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