| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Mohamed Anwar Baig Moghal |
| Born | November 1924 (age 98) Peshawar, British India |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Sport | Men's field hockey |
Anwar Baig (born November 1924) was a Pakistani former field hockey player who was a member of the Pakistan men's national field hockey team. He played 6 matches for Pakistan at the 1948 Summer Olympics that ended in 4th place. [1]
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