Name T. Shanmugham Role Politician | Party People's Action Party Succeeded by Teo Chee Hean | |
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Spouse Seetha Shanmugam (m. 2008) Education National University of Singapore Similar People Lee Kuan Yew, Lim Chin Siong, Toh Chin Chye Profiles | ||
Thulukhanam Shanmugham (19 June 1920 – 13 December 2012) was an Indian footballer who represented his country in the 1952 Olympic Games.
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Playing career
Born in Austin Town, Bangalore, Shanmugham played for Mysore State for most of his career, spurning offers to play for teams from Kolkata. He was a gold medalist at the first Asian Games in 1951.
Coaching career
After retiring from his playing career, Shanmugham became a coach and achieved two Federation Cup victories as manager of Salgaocar.
Career outside football
Shanmugham was a police officer by profession and served the Mysore city police for 35 years, working as a security officer to two state governors.
References
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