Saturday 2 May 2020

Subimal (Chuni) Goswami

Subimal (Chuni)  Goswami

Subimal Goswami was an Indian professional footballer who played as a striker or winger, captained both the Mohun Bagan club and the Indian national team.

 Popularly known as Chuni Goswami, he scored nine goals in 30 international appearances

He was an Olympian, represented India national team at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

He also led the team to achieve the gold medal at the 1962 Asian Games and earn the runners-up position at the 1964 AFC Asian Cup.

He was also a first class cricketer, playing Ranji Trophy for Bengal. He captained his team to the final of the tournament in 1971–72.

awards
    1962 Best Striker of Asia Award
    1963 Arjuna award
    1983 Padma Shri award
    2005 Mohun Bagan Ratna

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