Tom Joseph Explained

Tom Joseph
Birth Date:1 January 1980
Birth Place:Kozhikode, Kerala, India
Currentclub:Hyderabad Black Hawks (head coach)
Nationalteam:India

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

He was born on 1 January 1980 in Kozhikode.

Career

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.[4]

Awards

Notes and References

  1. News: Rajmohan. Sooraj. Smashing HIT. 14 April 2013. The Hindu. 5 April 2013.
  2. India’s poster boy. Sportstar. 9 February 2013. 36. 6. 14 April 2013.
  3. News: Rayan. Stan. Raise the volume please, says Tom Joseph. 14 April 2013. The Hindu. 2 February 2012.
  4. News: Senior National Volleyball Championship: Tom helps Kerala retain title. https://web.archive.org/web/20130224012613/http://deccanchronicle.com/130116/sports-other-sports/article/senior-national-volleyball-championship-tom-helps-kerala-retain. dead. 24 February 2013. 14 April 2013. Deccan Chronicle. 16 January 2013.
  5. Web site: Arjuna Awardees from Kerala. www.sportscouncil.kerala.gov.in. 2019-08-19.
  6. Web site: GV Raja award for Tintu Luka & Diju, Special award for Tom Joseph. malayaleehouse.com. 2019-08-19.
  7. Web site: Tom's award museum can motivate anyone. The New Indian Express. 2019-08-19.

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