Tom Joseph
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| Born | January 1, 1980 Kozhikode, Kerala, India | ||
| Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
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| Current club | Hyderabad Black Hawks (head coach) | ||
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Tom Joseph (1 January 1980 in Kozhikode) is an Indian former volleyball player who played for India in many international competitions.[1] He is currently the head coach of Prime Volleyball League team Hyderabad Black Hawks. He got the Arjuna Award in 2014 for his great performance in volleyball throughout the year.
Early life[edit]
He was born on 1 January 1980 in Kozhikode.
Career[edit]
He led the Indian National Volleyball Team during the Rashid Memorial International Volleyball Tournament held in Dubai in 2000 when it won the gold medal.[2] Joseph represented India in two Asian Games and four Asian Volleyball Championships. He also played at the 2009 World championship qualifiers in Tehran.[3] At the national level championships, Joseph played for his home state Kerala and helped Kerala winning the National Volleyball Championship in more than one occasions. [3][4]
Awards[edit]
- Arjuna Award - 2014[5]
- GV Raja Award - 2013[6]
- Jimmy George Award - 2009[7]
- JCI International Award - 2010[7]
- Youth Icon Award - 2014[7]
- Veera Maruthi Puraskaram - 2013
- E.S Kunjikilavan Master Puraskaram - 2013
- Pattiam Gopalan Award - 2013
- Ekalavya Puraskaram - 2013[8]
- Chattambi Swami Puraskaram - 2013
- Janasakthi Puraskaram - 2013[7]
- T Govindan Kayika Puraskaram - 2013
- Sportsmanship Award USA, Miami - 2014
- Vocational Excellence Award by Rotary Club - 2014
- 5th KIES State Excel Award - 2016[7]
- Sreerama Puraskaram - 2018[7]
References[edit]
- ^ Rajmohan, Sooraj (5 April 2013). "Smashing HIT". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 April 2013.
- ^ "India's poster boy". Sportstar. 36 (6). 9 February 2013. Retrieved 14 April 2013.
- ^ a b Rayan, Stan (2 February 2012). "Raise the volume please, says Tom Joseph". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 April 2013.
- ^ "Senior National Volleyball Championship: Tom helps Kerala retain title". Deccan Chronicle. 16 January 2013. Retrieved 14 April 2013.
- ^ "Arjuna Awardees from Kerala". www.sportscouncil.kerala.gov.in. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ "GV Raja award for Tintu Luka & Diju, Special award for Tom Joseph". malayaleehouse.com. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f "Tom's award museum can motivate anyone". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ Volleyball star Tom Joseph wins Ekalavya award, retrieved 19 August 2019
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