| Facts | - He is considered as one of the best Hockey players from India ever.
- He is popular for his dribbling skills, running & push.
- He was the part of 1980 Olympic Games (held in Moscow) gold medal winning team.
- Mohammed Shahid was awarded Arjuna Award (1980-81) and Padma Shri Award (1986).
- He was the captain of the Indian Hockey team during 1985-1986.
- During his era, his attacking duo partnership along with Zafar Iqbal was much popular.
- After his retirement from Hockey, he worked as TTE and sports officer in Indian Railways.
- He died because of a serious liver disease.
- He made his international debut for India in the junior team at the 1979 Junior World Cup in France.
- He scored the winning goal against Spain in the final of the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
- He played 167 international matches for India and scored 66 goals.
- He announced his retirement from international hockey in January 1989.
- He was named the Best Forward Player at the 1980 Champions Trophy in Karachi.
- He won silver medal at the 1982 Asian Games and bronze medal at the 1986 Asian Games.
- He was a member of the Asian All-Star team in 1986.
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