Muhammad Ayub (athlete)


Muhammad Ayub was a Pakistani athlete who competed in the discus throw event at the 1956 Summer Olympics. He won the silver medal in discus throw event at the 1958 Asian Games. He was also an officer in Pakistan Army, participated in 1965 war and received a Medal.

Career

From 1952 to 1978 Ayub represented Pakistan. In 1970, 1972 and 1973 he participated in national Championships and won gold medals in discus throw. During this period, he was also the Athletics Coach of Pakistan Sports Control Board. Afterwards he remained a coach for POF Athletic Team and served in B-20 POF Weapons Factory from 1979 to 1990. He died on 19 October 2008.

Participation

YearEventAchievement
1954National Athletic Championship
1956National Games
1967National Championship
1969National Athletics Championship
1973Punjab Athletics Championship