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Former Indian footballer Bhupinder Singh Rawat dies at 85

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Former Indian Footballer Bhupinder Singh Rawat Dies At 85

By IANS News June 30, 2024 • 14:16 PM View: 563

The All India Football Federation: The All India Football Federation has confirmed the death of former India winger Bhupinder Singh Rawat, who passed away on Saturday after a brief illness. He was 85. Rawat is survived by his wife, one son and one daughter.

A speedy winger of the 1960s and 1970s, Rawat was a member of the Indian team in the 1969 Merdeka tournament in Malaysia. In domestic football, he played for top teams like Delhi Garrison, Gorkha Brigade and Mafatlal.

He represented Services and Maharashtra in the National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy.

TAGS Former Indian Bhupinder Singh Rawat Delhi Garrison Gorkha Brigade National Football Championship Santosh Trophy Kalyan Chaubey

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