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Samiullah`s statue installed in Bahawalpur

By Our Correspondent
July 06, 2021

LAHORE: Hockey great Samiullah Khan was honoured in his native city of Bahawalpur here the other day when his statue was installed at a busy crossing in the cantonment. Popularly known as Flying Horse for his electrifying runs down the left flank, Samiullah played for Pakistan from 1973-82. At World Cups, he was a member of two winning teams, in 1978 and 1982. He also won a silver at the 1975 World Cup. Samiullah featured in 1976 Olympics where Pakistan won bronze.