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 captain who played for India in many international competitions.[1] He was the coach of Indian national team during the Asian Games 2023 and the head coach of a Prime Volleyball League team. 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. 9 July 2019 . 2019-08-19.

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