Ayaz Mahmood

Ayaz Mahmood is a former field hockey player, coach and Olympic champion for Pakistan. Born in Karachi, Pakistan, he has been a known center-halfs for Pakistan and won the field hockey gold medal in the 1984 [Summer Olympics|1984 Los Angeles Olympics].
Ayaz Mahmood started his career in 1980 and represented Pakistan until 1988. During his career the Pakistan team won many events with a Gold, Silver & Bronze medals. After his retirement from his hockey career he has been affiliated with Pakistan Hockey Federation as a coach for Pakistan's Junior and Senior teams. Currently, he is one of the selectors for Pakistan hockey team.
Ayaz Mahmood's father Mahmood-ul Hassan also represented Pakistan internationally and was a member of Pakistan's hockey team at the country's two first Olympics – the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1952 Summer Olympics.