Muhammad Afzal (7 April 1939 – 21 April 2020) was a Pakistani
wrestler
Wrestling is a series of combat sports involving grappling-type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. Wrestling techniques have been incorporated into martial arts, combat spor ...
. He competed in the
1964 Summer Olympics.
Afzal died from the effects of
COVID-19
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by a virus, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first known case was identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The disease quickly ...
during the
COVID-19 pandemic in New York City.
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1939 births
2020 deaths
Wrestlers at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Pakistani male sport wrestlers
Olympic wrestlers for Pakistan
Deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state)
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