Munir Sadiq (born 23 February 1955) is a Pakistani former

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, a three-time Asian Games gold medalist, winning his first at the 1978 Games in Bangkok.Pakistan has impressive record in sailing: Asian Games in perspective
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, Sadiq became the first sailor to win five medals at the Asian Games. He also competed in the 470 event at the

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Early life and education

Mr Sadiq completed his early education from

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in 1973.

Career

After graduating from Cadet College Petaro, he joined Pakistan Navy as an officer. After an illustrious career he retired as a Captain from the Pakistan Navy, he moved to the UAE to join the UAE's Rashid bin Saeed Al Al Maktoum Naval College where he coached the cadets and helped them with winning the world championship.

Sailing career

Munir started sailing during his time in the Navy. In 1978, he partnered with Byram Avari to win Pakistan's first sailing gold in the

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class at the Asian Games. He went on to win two more golds with a new partner,

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, winning at the

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, South Korea, and the

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, China. Pakistan's dominance at these Games was ended when at the 1994 Hiroshima Games, he was relegated to the silver with a new partner, Mamoon Sadiq.

Family

Sadiq is married with two children. Son is Arsalan Sadiq and daughter Nowayrah Sadiq.

Award

* President's

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(1987) by the president of Pakistan and Tamgha - e - Imtiaz (Military) from Pakistan Navy.

References

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