Abdul Khaliq (athlete)
Khaliq in 1987 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nickname | The Flying Bird of Asia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 23 March 1933 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 10 March 1988 (aged 54) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service years | 1948–1978 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conflicts | 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.