Kuppuswami Sampath (15 September 1947 – 6 March 2023) was an Indian

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who played as a

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. He played for the India national team squad that won a bronze medal at the

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. He played for the MEG club in

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. He became manager and trained

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from 1985 to 1999.

Honours

India *

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Bronze Medal:

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third place: 1970 *Pesta Sukan Cup (Singapore): 1971 Dempo SC *

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: 1975

References

1947 births 2023 deaths Indian men's footballers Footballers from Bengaluru Dempo SC players Men's association football goalkeepers India men's international footballers Footballers at the 1970 Asian Games Asian Games bronze medalists for India Asian Games footballers for India Medalists at the 1970 Asian Games Asian Games bronze medalists in football {{India-footy-goalkeeper-stub