Sarangapani Raman

Sarangapani Raman (1920 – 11 January 1991) was an Indian footballer, who played for the Mysore State Police football team.[3] He is best known for playing in the Indian national football team's first ever match and scoring the first ever Indian international goal ever in the 1948 Olympics against France. The match ended 2-1 in favor of France. This was also noted as India's first ever official match after independence.[4]

Sarangapani Raman
Personal information
Date of birth 1920
Place of birth Bangalore, British India[1]
Date of death 11 January 1991 (aged 70–71)[2]
Position(s) Forward
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1948 India 1 (1)

References
  1. http://www.kolkatafootball.com/bangalore_football/index.html
  2. Mention of Sarangapani Raman's death
  3. http://www.linguasport.com/futbol/internacional/olimpiadas/1948_LONDON_SQUADS.htm
  4. FIFA


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