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1953 Asian Quadrangular Football Tournament
The 1953 Asian Quadrangular Football Tournament was the second edition of the Asian Quadrangular Football Tournament held in Rangoon, Burma. India won the cup for a second time by winning all thee matches. It was India's first outright win in an international football tournament played abroad. The team received the rolling Colombo Cup and a Special Burma Cup for permanent retention. Overview The India team arrived in Rangoon on 22 October 1953 and the Pakistan side, a week before. ''The Indian Express'' described the Aung San Stadium, where all matches were to be played, as having "concrete and semi permanent stands all around the ground" with a capacity of 30,000. The rules of the tournament had not made wearing boots mandatory. Four of India's players — Sailen Manna, Ahmed Khan, Pansanttom Venkatesh Pansanttom Venkatesh (1926 – 1 June 1977) was an Indian footballer. Venkatesh played for East Bengal and the India national football team during his professional career. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burma
Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is a country in northwest Southeast Asia. It is the largest country by area in Mainland Southeast Asia and has a population of about 55 million. It is bordered by India and Bangladesh to its northwest, China to its northeast, Laos and Thailand to its east and southeast, and the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal to its south and southwest. The country's capital city is Naypyidaw, and its largest city is Yangon (formerly Rangoon). Early civilisations in the area included the Tibeto-Burman-speaking Pyu city-states in Upper Myanmar and the Mon kingdoms in Lower Myanmar. In the 9th century, the Bamar people entered the upper Irrawaddy valley, and following the establishment of the Pagan Kingdom in the 1050s, the Burmese language and culture and Theravada Buddhism slowly became dominant in the country. The Pagan Kingdom fell to Mongol invas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Patrick
Anthony Patrick (1927 – 22 April 2010) was an Indian footballer who played for the India national team and represented Hyderabad City Police FC in domestic tournaments. Playing career He was selected to play for the national team at the 1954 Asian Games at Manila and also at the 1953 and 1954 editions of the Asian Quadrangular Football Tournament. In 1954 Asian Quadrangular Football Tournament, he scored a goal against Burma national football team at Eden Gardens. He also won five Rovers Cup titles while playing for the Rahim managed Hyderabad City Police consecutively from 1950 to 1954. He also represented Hyderabad in Santosh Trophy. Honours Hyderabad City Police *Durand Cup: 1950–51, 1954, 1957–58, 1961; runner-up: 1952, 1956–57 *Rovers Cup: 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1957 *DCM Trophy: 1959 * Sait Nagjee Trophy: 1958 India * Asian Quadrangular Football Tournament: 1953, 1954 Hyderabad *Santosh Trophy The National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colombo Cup
The Asian Quadrangular Football Tournament was an annual football tournament first held in Colombo, Ceylon. It was also alternatively known as Colombo Cup. Established in 1952 by the Ceylon Football Association as a part of the Colombo Fair, the national sides of India national football team, India, Pakistan national football team, Pakistan, Sri Lanka national football team, Sri Lanka (formerly known as Ceylon) and Myanmar national football team, Burma played each other in a round robin tournament. The tournament was last played in 1955. In 1953 it was hosted in Rangoon, Burma, in 1954 at Calcutta, India, and finally at Dacca, East Pakistan. Background Established in 1952 by the Football Federation of Sri Lanka, Ceylon Football Association as a part of the Colombo Exhibition, it was Initially scheduled for March 1952 to coincide with princess Elizabeth II visit to Ceylon, the event was canceled due to the death of George VI, King George VI, which led to the cancellation of her vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistan Football Federation
The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) is the national governing body of association football in Football in Pakistan, Pakistan. It is a member of FIFA, the international governing body of Association football, football, and affiliated to the Asian Football Confederation and South Asian Football Federation. The federation was founded in 1947; it also manages the futsal and beach soccer national teams. History Upon Pakistan's Independence of Pakistan, independence in 1947, both East Pakistan, East and West Pakistan, West wings of the country inherited the football infrastructure of the British Raj. The need for establishing a nationwide football association to govern the game properly was urgent, since India had inherited the erstwhile Calcutta-based Indian Football Association and the All India Football Federation, All-India Football Federation (AIFF). Thus, on 5 December 1947 the Pakistan Football Federation was created. Mohammad Ali Jinnah, Pakistan's first Governor-General ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Thangaraj
Havildar Peter Thangaraj (24 December 1935 – 24 November 2008) was an Indian football player and a non-commissioned officer in the Indian Army. Thangaraj played for the Indian national side at the 1956 Melbourne and 1960 Rome Olympics. He was voted Asia's best goalkeeper in 1958. Thangaraj was a recipient of Arjuna Award for the year 1967. Thangaraj played domestic club football for both the Calcutta Football League clubs Mohun Bagan and East Bengal. He earned fame during his days with the "red and gold brigade" from 1965 to 1971, and captained the team in 1969–70. He was the first choice goalkeeper for the club over the years. Club career Thangraj was born in 1935 in Hyderabad State. He began his football career with Morning Star Club, and then moved to Friends Union Club of Secunderabad. He joined the Indian Army in 1953 and began representing the Madras Regimental Centre where he played as a centre forward, but took to goalkeeping subsequently with great succe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahmed Mohammed Khan
Ahmed Mohammed Khan (24 December 1926 – 27 August 2017) was an Indian footballer who played as a forward. He participated in the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics. He was also vice-captain of India from 1949 to 1954. Khan, known for his ball controlling skills and creativity in forward position predominantly during his spell in East Bengal from 1949 to 1959, was later idolized by Indian international Chuni Goswami. Club career Khan played in the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics and figured for East Bengal from 1949 to 1959, and captained the team in 1954–55. He spent most of his club career in East Bengal. Khan was part of the team that played against German side Kickers Offenbach and FC Torpedo Moscow in 1953. In the same year, he went on to play for the team at the World Youth Festival in Bucharest, Romania. He netted one in their 6–1 victory against Lebanon XI. He was also one of the " Pancha Pandavas" of the club who, besides him, comprised forwards Dhanraj, Appa Rao, Sal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myanmar Football Federation
The Myanmar Football Federation ( MFF; ) is the governing body of football in Myanmar. The MFF oversees the Burmese men's national team, the women's national team, and youth national teams as well as national football championships and professional club competitions. History Reportedly introduced during the British colonial era by James George Scott, a British colonial administrator, football has been the most popular sport in the country. The Burma Football Federation was founded in 1947, a year before the country's independence from the United Kingdom. The BFF joined FIFA in 1952, and the Asian Football Confederation in 1954. The federation launched the first States and Divisions Football Championship in 1952. The highly popular annual competition became the main avenue for attracting talented players from around the country. This rudimentary level of talent development seemed sufficient for a while. Burma was a top Asian football power, along with Iran and South Korea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohammad Amin (footballer)
Mohammad Amin (1931 – 9 August 1979) was a Pakistani international footballer who played as right winger, and manager. He served as captain of the Pakistan national football team at the 1964 Summer Olympics qualification, and is one of the players to have played and coached the national team. He also played for Selangor in Malaya and Pakistan Air Force at club level. He won the Malaysia Cup twice with Selangor. Club career Selangor Amin started playing football in a school at Malaya and later played for a leading club, namely Selangor in 1949. He played as a right-back at the club. Amin helped the team win the Malaysia Cup in 1949 and again in 1951. Pakistan Air Force In 1951, Amin left Malaya, joining the Pakistan Air Force as physical instructor. He represented the Pakistan Air Force football team at the Inter-Services Tournament in 1952 and 1953 and at the National Football Championship. In 1951, he switched his position to inside-right, or at the right of the w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sumbal Khan
Sumbal Khan (Urdu, Pashto: ; 1926 – December 2007) was a Pakistani footballer who played as a centre-half. He was the sixth captain in the history of the Pakistan national football team after Osman Jan, Abdul Wahid Durrani, Muhammad Sharif, Moideen Kutty and Jamil Akhtar. Khan also played for East Bengal in India. Early life Khan hailed from Peshawar in the North West Frontier Province in British India. Club career Khan played as a centre-back, starting his career at Peshawar club Warsak FC, He played for them till the late 60s.He was among the players who played in the inaugural National Football Championship of Pakistan at YMCA Ground in Karachi in 1948. In the 1950s he played in India for East Bengal. He represented the NWFP provincial team from 1950 till 1961 in the National Football Championship. International career Sumbal first represented Pakistan in the 1952 Asian Quadrangular Football Tournament in Ceylon. He later featured in the 1953 edition in Burma an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamil Akhtar
Jamil Akhtar (Urdu: ) was a Pakistani footballer who played as an inside left forward. Considered as one of the earliest pioneering footballers in Pakistan history, he was the fifth captain in the history of the Pakistan national football team after Osman Jan, Abdul Wahid Durrani, Muhammad Sharif and Moideen Kutty. Akhtar also played for East Bengal in India. Club career Akhtar played for Lahore club Rangers FC throughout his career. He represented Punjab University football team from 1948 to 1951. In 1950, he played for Rangers FC at the Rovers Cup in 1951 in Bombay. He won the Lahore District Soccer Championship with the club in June 1951. He also represented Punjab in the National Football Championship from 1950 to 1953, captaining the team in the last year. He also played for Pakistan Railways at the National Football Championship. In 1954, he played in India for the Calcutta Football League club East Bengal. In 1958, Akhtar played for Lahore club Zamindars FC. Internat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moideen Kutty
Flt/Sgt. Moideen Kutty PP (born 2 January 1926), or Mohiuddin Kutty, was a Pakistani footballer who played as a striker. Considered as one of the earliest pioneering footballers in Pakistan history, he was the fourth captain of the Pakistan national football team after Osman Jan, Abdul Wahid Durrani and Muhammad Sharif. Born in the Madras Presidency of British India, he rose through the ranks from school football. After enlisting in the Royal Indian Air Force in 1944, he represented the Royal Indian Air Force football team. Following the partition of India, Kutty moved to Pakistan where he captained the Pakistan Air Force team. He also represented the Pakistan Army football team. Kutty scored on his debut with the Pakistan national team at the 1952 Asian Quadrangular Football Tournament, where he helped the side finish as joint-winners alongside India. He later captained the national team at the 1954 Asian Games. In recognition of his contributions to sports, Kutty was hono ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohammad Abdus Sattar
Mohammad Abdus Sattar (1925 – 23 April 2011) was an Indian footballer. He was also known as Madar Abdus Sattar. Career Club career Abdus Sattar started his career with the Bangalore Muslim Club, before joining the Mohammedan Sporting Club in 1949. He signed for Mohun Bagan in 1950, winning the 1955 Rovers Cup with them. International career Abdus Sattar played internationally for the India national football team. After winning the 1951 Asian Games, Abdus Sattar went on to play one match at 1952 Summer Olympics. Later life and death After retiring from playing, Sattar coached Mohammedan Sporting Club and under his coaching, Mohammedan won the Calcutta Football League in 1981, which is also their last CFL title until date. Sattar was the recipient of Mohun Bagan Ratna award in the year 2008. Abdus Sattar died from pneumonia in Kolkata on 23 April 2011, at the age of 85. He had been suffering from dementia caused by Alzheimer's. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
