Xtra Time Web Desk: Former Olympian footballer and ex-national football coach Syed Shahid Hakim passed away on Sunday morning in Gulbarga. He was 82 and survived by wife and two daughters. He suffered a cardiac arrest couple of days back and was admitted in a hospital. He had another cardiac attack on Sunday following which he expired.
Son of the legendary football coach S.A. Rahim, Hakim was part of the Indian squad for the 1960 Rome Olympics.
Hakim was known for his frank views on some of the contemporary topics of Indian football. He was one only the second footballer to win the prestigious Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2017.
The Hyderabad born footballer was also a qualified FIFA referee. He officiated in 33 international games including the 1988 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar.
He was part of the triumphant Services’ side that lifted the Santosh Trophy in 1960.
He was also a former assistant coach of the Indian National team. He also coached Mahindra and Mahindra in 1998-99, and guided them to win the Durand Cup in 1998. He also coached Salgaocar SC, Hindustan FC, and Bengal Mumbai Club.