Lahore: Former hockey Olympian and member of the winning team of the 1994 World Cup Naveed Alam has passed away, his daughter confirmed Tuesday.
Alam had been diagnosed with blood cancer earlier this month.
Today Pakistan lost Olympian Naveed Alam, member of Pakistan’s 1994 World Cup winning hockey team.
— Foreign Minister's Public Diplomacy 🇵🇰 (@FMPublicDiploPK) July 13, 2021
Rest in Peace.
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His daughter said he underwent chemotherapy at Shaukat Khanum Hospital, Lahore last night and his health deteriorated after it.
He was transferred to the intensive-care unit after his health deteriorated, his daughter said.
The PCB, on behalf of its fans, cricketers and officials, expresses its sadness over the passing of former hockey olympian Naveed Alam (member 1994 Hockey World Cup winning team) and offers its sincerest condolence to Naveed's family and friends.
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 13, 2021
His family had revealed earlier this month that the former sportsman was feeling unwell for several days and went to Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital where doctors learned of his illness.
Alam had appealed to the federal and provincial government to take note and provide necessary aid for his treatment, which was estimated to cost four million rupees.
Saddened to hear about the passing of former hockey Olympian and member of the winning team of the 1994 World Cup Naveed Alam sb. May ALLAH rest his soul in peace and give enough strength to his family and friends to cope with this huge loss. Ameen pic.twitter.com/T9iJVhzZtc
— Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) July 13, 2021
Members of the Olympian Forum, in which the 47-year-old was an active member of, were arranging funds. Later, Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar had announced that the expense of Alam’s treatment would be borne by the Punjab government.
The 1996 Summer Olympics participant coached the teams of Pakistan, China and Bangladesh.
