Pakistan competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States. The nation returned to the Games after participating in the American-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics. Pakistan won the gold medal in the men's hockey team competition, its last gold medal until the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Pakistan at the 1984 Summer Olympics Location: Los Angeles, United States
Date: July 28 â August 12, 1984
Number of Competitors: 27
Sports: 6
Pakistan participated in the 1984 Summer Olympics with a contingent of 27 athletes competing in 6 sports. Their most notable achievement was winning the gold medal in the men's field hockey event. This victory was a significant moment in the nation's sports history, marking their third Olympic gold medal in field hockey.
Field hockey The men's field hockey tournament was the highlight of Pakistan's participation in the 1984 Olympics. The team performed exceptionally well throughout the tournament, ultimately winning the gold medal.
Detailed Results by Sport
Here is a list of all Pakistani athletes who participated in the 1984 Olympics, excluding the field hockey team: Muhammad Younus (Athletics, Men's 200m) Ghulam Raziq (Athletics, Men's 110m Hurdles) Arif Hussain (Athletics, Men's 400m) Syed Ibrar Ali (Boxing, Men's Flyweight 51 kg) Usman Ullah Khan (Boxing, Men's Bantamweight 54 kg) Abdul Rashid Qambrani (Boxing, Men's Featherweight 57 kg) Shams ul Hassan (Boxing, Men's Lightweight 60 kg)Hussain Shah (Boxing, Men's Welterweight 67 kg) Khurram Inam (Shooting, Men's Skeet) Mohammad Ismail (Sailing, Men's Finn Class) Muhammad Akhtar (Wrestling, Men's 74 kg Freestyle)
Manager/Coach Birg M.H.Atif Head coach: Khwaja Zakauddin
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