Captain, Legend Subimal ‘Chuni’ Goswami Passes Away In Kolkata

KOLKATA (West Bengal): Legendary Footballer Chuni Goswami died in Kolkata on Thursday afternoon after prolonged illness. He was 82.

Chuni Goswami was the captain of the gold medal-winning Indian football team of  Jakarta Asiad held in 1962.

He was awarded Arjun, Padmasree and several other prestigious awards for his outstanding contributions in the field of Sports. He received Mohonbagan Ratna awards in 2005. The West Bengal Government conferred him the highest civilian award Banga Bibhusan in 2013 .

Starting his international career in 1957, Goswami was one of the biggest stars of the national team. However, he quit international football in 1964, at the age of 27.

Not just football, Goswami was successful in cricket as well. In 1966, he and Subroto Guha plotted the historic innings defeat of Gary Sobers’ West Indies by the combined Central and East Zone team under Hanumant Singh in Indore. Goswami took eight wickets in that fixture.

He was appointed the Bengal Ranji Trophy captain in 1971-72 season and under his captaincy, the team reached the final, before losing against Bombay at the Brabourne Stadium.

President Ram Nath Kovid has expressed sadness at the passing away of football player Chuni Goswami. The President said in his demise, India’s football fans have lost a legend. He extended his condolences to his family, friends and admirers.

The West Bengal Chief Minister Miss Mamata Banerjee has also expressed deep sorrow over the demise of the noted footballer.

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