Search results
Gostha Behari Pal (20 August 1896 – 8 April 1976) was an Indian footballer who played primarily as a defender. Nicknamed "the Chinese wall", Pal was the first captain of the India national team, played during the 1920s and 30s.
Aug 20, 2022 · Learn how Gostha Pal, the first Indian football captain and a barefoot defender, redefined Indian football with his skills and leadership. Discover his achievements, controversies and legacy in this profile by ThePrint.
One of the most decorated footballers of India, Goshtho Pal was conferred the Padmashree in 1962. This was the first time the high civilian award was given to a footballer.
- 11/1, Sooterkin Street, Kolkata, 700072
- 033 3528 6779
Jun 26, 2023 · Gostha Pal Was Born in Bhojeshwar, Faridpur, Bengal Presidency (now in Bangladesh) on August 20, 1896. He Was the First Captain of the Indian national football team. Gostha Pal played for Mohun Bagan and was named team captain in 1921. He played as a central defender and was nicknamed ‘Chiner Pracheer’ (The Wall of China)
Gostha Behari Paul, also called Gostha Pal was an Indian professional football player, who was first captain of India national football team, played in 1920s and 1930s. He was also the first Indian footballer to be honoured with Padma Shri awards.
Aug 20, 2020 · Learn about the life and achievements of Gostha Pal, the first Indian footballer to get a Padma Shri and a postage stamp. He was a defender who played for Mohun Bagan and the national team, and led a protest against biased refereeing in 1936.
People also ask
Who is Gostha Pal?
Who is goshto PAL?
How did Gostha Pal become famous?
When did Goshtha pal get the Padmashree?
Aug 20, 2023 · Gostha Pal made his football debut with the Kumartuli Club in Kolkata when he was just eleven years old. Gostho Pal was born on August 20, 1896, in Faridpur. He was discovered by Kalicharan Mitra, one of the two Indian members of the India Football Association's (IFA) governing body.
