Marking his due place in history, Brahmanand Sankhwalkar became the first Goan sportsman, and the eighth exponent of the football fraternity to be conferred with the distinguished Padma Awards on Republic Day 2022. The veteran footballer, goalkeeper and Indian skipper has been recognised for “distinguished service and exemplary exploits on the field. The honour not only brings pride to Goans but also reignites their love for football, for another eon to come!
One of the greatest Indian goal-keeper
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Brahmanand first debuted for India in a match against Japan in 1976, to kickstart his silver-lined career in the sport for the next 25 years. During this time, the footballer represented India in 42 international matches, including flagship performances in the Merdeka Cup in 1976, 1981, 1982 and 1986, Kings cup in 1977, Asian games in 1982 and 1986, AFC Asian cup in 1984, the Nehru cup in 1982, 1983 (as captain), 1985 and 1986. Brahmanand played a total of 42 international matches as part of the Indian team, and even lead 7 of them as the captain.
On the national field, he represented Goa in the Santosh Trophy for 12 years in a row, starting from 1973 and bagged the title in 1982 and 1983. He also won the Bandodkar Gold Cup with Panvel Sports club in 1973, and the Salgaokar Club in 1983. At Salgaocar, Brahmanand’s personal record includes victory in 6 Goa league titles in 1975, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1984.
Along with this, the veteran star also bagged two federation club titles won in 1988 and 1989. His stellar form and style also won him the Rovers club title in 1989, and one Sait Nagjee Trophy in 1988.
Scoring big at life!
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Even after his retirement, Sankhwalkar’s love for football kept his engagement with the sport alive, whether as coach — India goalkeeping coach from 1997 to 2005, India under 23 coach, administrator with Sesa FA or an official with the Sports Authority of Goa. The 67-year-old is currently the Chairman of the Goa Football Development Council (GFDC) and even has a lesson in the state school textbook, dedicated to his life for the young footballers to take notes!
He still plays football every other day with senior citizens at Porvorim and diligently performs his duties as the founder president of Goa Veterans Football Club. Though a keeper, the man has made several goals and is also an active member of the Association for the well-being of Elder Sportspersons (AWES). Apart from the Padmashri, Brahmanand has also been conferred with the Arjuna Award in 1997.
