Khawaja Zakauddin, PP (; 27 October 1936 – 1 October 2026) was a Pakistani field hockey forward who played from 1958 to 1966. He represented Pakistan in 56 International matches and scored 26 goals in his career. In 2009, he was given the Pride of Performance award, the highest civil award of Pakistan. After his retirement, he served as coach, chief selector and manager for Pakistan hockey at different times.Khwaja Zakauddin's Pride of Performance Award, The Nation newspaper, Published 19 August 2009, Retrieved 14 April 2017
Pakistani hockey Olympian Touqir Dar is his son-in-law. Zakauddin has left behind four sons: Kamran Zaka, Adnan Zaka, Imran Zaka, and Salmam Zaka.
Zakauddin died on 1 October 2026, at the age of 89.Ex-Olympian Khawaja Zakauddin dies
See also Pakistan Hockey Federation
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