Ghulam Raziq (11 November 1932 – 24 June 1989) was a Pakistani hurdler who competed at the 1956, 1960, and the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Career Ghulam Raziq was born on 11 November 1932 in Jhelum District, British India. In the Asian Games, Raziq won the gold medal in 1958 and 1966, and a silver in 1962.
Raziq won the British AAA Championships title in the 120 yards hurdles event at the 1960 AAA Championships.
At the Commonwealth Games, Raziq won medals three successive times. He first secured a bronze medal in 1958 in Cardiff, followed by gold in 1962 in Perth. He again secured bronze medal in 1966 in Kingston.
At the Olympics, Raziq made it to the semi-finals in 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. In 1960, he was involved in a photo finish for the third place in his semi-final round, and missed out on a finals place by a whisker.
Personal life Raziq hailed from Domeli in the Jhelum district. Like several athletes in Pakistan's early history, Raziq was a soldier in the Pakistan Army. He also participated in the World Military Games.
Awards and recognition Ribbon Decoration Country Year Pride of Performance 1964 Ghulam Raziq was awarded the Pride of Performance Award in 1964 in recognition of his outstanding achievements and contributions to athletics.
Death Ghulam Raziq died on 24 June 1989 in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
See also List of Pakistani records in athletics Athletics in Pakistan Pakistan at the Olympics
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