| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Wrestling | ||
Representing  Pakistan | ||
| Asian Games | ||
 | 1962 Jakarta | Greco-Roman 97 kg |
 | 1962 Jakarta | Freestyle 97 kg |
| Commonwealth Games | ||
| 1962 Perth | Freestyle +97 kg |
Muhammad Niaz is a retired heavyweight freestyle wrestler from Pakistan.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Wrestling | ||
| Representing Pakistan | ||
| Asian Games | ||
| 1962 Jakarta | Greco-Roman 97 kg |
| 1962 Jakarta | Freestyle 97 kg |
| Commonwealth Games | ||
| 1962 Perth | Freestyle +97 kg |
Muhammad Niaz is a retired heavyweight freestyle wrestler from Pakistan.
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