Younis’ career was punctuated by historic achievements that cemented his place in Pakistan’s sporting legacy.

His national record in the 1500m, set in 1970 in Cologne, Germany, with a time of 3:41.4, remains unbroken to this day.

His participation in the 1976 Montreal Olympics became a turning point after an alleged administrative error led to his entry in the 800m event instead of his favoured 1500m.

Despite the setback, Younis set a new national record in the 800m at the Games, displaying resilience in the face of adversity.

In 1979, Younis’ competitive career was abruptly cut short due to a serious motorcycle accident, which left him unable to continue at the elite level.