Zafar also pointed that Shahid was instrumental in the V. Baskaran-led India winning the gold medal at the 1980 Olympic Games. “Shahid played a crucial role for India in that Olympics, otherwise we would have been difficulty,” Zafar, who was part of that team, pointed. "He was awarded the 'Best Forward player' at the 1980 Champions Trophy in Karachi.
Zafar highlighted that Shahid was crucial in V. Baskaran’s India team winning the gold medal at the 1980 Olympics. “Shahid played a vital role for India in that Olympics, otherwise we would have had difficulty,” Zafar, who was part of that team, stated. "He was honored with the 'Best Forward player' title at the 1980 Champions Trophy in Karachi."