About Dharmalingam Kannan
Lived 1936 – 2006 (aged 69). Dharmalingam Kannan was an association football player.
Dharmalingam Kannan (8 July 1936 – 19 May 2006) was an Indian footballer. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Kannan played for Hyderabad from 1956 to 1958 and Bengal from 1959. He represented India in the 1958 Asian Games. He was employed with the Vehicle Depot, Secunderabad but moved to East Bengal.
Personal life Kannan was born into a Tamil dalit family from Ammuguda.
Honours East Bengal Calcutta Football League: 1961 Durand Cup: 1960 IFA Shield: 1961 DCM Trophy: 1960
India Merdeka Tournament runner-up: 1959
Hyderabad Santosh Trophy: 1956-57
Bengal Santosh Trophy: 1958-59
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Who was Dharmalingam Kannan?
association football player (-2006)
When was Dharmalingam Kannan born?
Dharmalingam Kannan was born on 8 July 1936 in Secunderabad.
When did Dharmalingam Kannan die?
Dharmalingam Kannan died on 19 May 2006 in Hyderabad.
What was Dharmalingam Kannan's occupation?
Dharmalingam Kannan was an association football player.
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· Wikipedia: Dharmalingam Kannan
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