About: Amjad Zia

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Amjad Zia (born in Sialkot Cantt) is a field hockey player from USA of Pakistan origin, who start playing at the age of twelve. Have previously played his hockey in Pakistan, representing his district, regional and provincial teams. For a brief period represented The Packages Limited hockey team and later, just before immigrating to the USA, was selected for the national junior training squad.

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