Abdul Khaliq (athlete)
Khaliq in 1987 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Nickname | The Flying Bird of Asia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 23 March 1933 Jand, Chakwal, Punjab, British India (present-day Punjab, Pakistan) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 10 March 1988 (aged 54) Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Pakistan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Track and field | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 100m, 200m, 4*100m, 100y, 110y, 200y, 220y | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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| Allegiance | Pakistan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years of service | 1948–1978 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battles / wars | Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Awards | Pride of Performance | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Subedar Abdul Khaliq (Punjabi, Urdu: عبد الخالق; 23 March 1933 – 10 March 1988), also known by his nickname Parinda-e-Asia پرندہ ایشیاء (Urdu for The Flying Bird of Asia), was a Pakistani sprinter. He won 36 international gold medals, 15 international silver medals, and 12 international bronze medals while representing Pakistan, including as a military officer for the 8th Medium Artillery Regiment at military games.
He competed in the 100m, 200m, and 4 x 100 meters relay, representing Pakistan in the 1956 Summer Olympics and 1960 Summer Olympics as well as the 1954 Asian Games and the 1958 Asian Games.