About Golak Samal
Golak Samal was an association football player and athletics competitor.
Career Samal represented the Orissa state in the Santosh Trophy for nearly ten years from 1946 till 1955.
Samal also competed in athletics in 100m sprint, long jump and pole vault and won the pole vault national gold medal in 1948. He represented Orissa in national athletics championships from 1946 to 1962.
Personal life Samal worked as a football coach for the Sports Department of Government of Odisha. His son Erick Samal also represented the Orissa team.
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Who was Golak Samal?
Indian association footballer
When did Golak Samal die?
Golak Samal died on 22 May 2008.
What was Golak Samal's occupation?
Golak Samal was an association football player and athletics competitor.
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