New Delhi: Samar Banerjee, former captain of the Indian soccer group, has died. He was 92 several years outdated. It was less than his management that India completed fourth in soccer at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. He was hospitalized on July 27 because of to age-associated ailments.
In the meantime he was struck by covid and his wellness problems worsened. He died on Saturday morning. Samar Banerjee, nicknamed “Badru”, was born on January 30, 1930 in Howrah, West Bengal. Banerjee is a participant who has acquired a great deal of focus at the club degree.
He started out his football occupation with the Milan Samiti Club. He later on moved to the Bali Protiva Club in his hometown. Banerjee, who bowled for Mohun Bagan, won the Durand Cup and the Rovers Cup with the crew. He has two times gained the Santosh Trophy for Bengal.
India lost to Yugoslavia (1-4) in the semi-finals at the Melbourne Olympics. They missing to Bergaria in the match for third location. It was India’s very best ever efficiency at the Olympics or any other world celebration. Consequently, Samar Banerjee’s identify was integrated in the Indian Soccer Corridor of Fame as captain.
He retired at the age of 30 while enjoying for Mohun Bagan. Subsequently he also shone in the position of mentor. Samar Banerjee was the coach of the team when Bengal gained the Santosh Trophy in 1961. He has worked extensively with the Indian Soccer Affiliation.
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