Sayed Moinuddin
Syed Kwaja Moinuddin (born 1924 - died early October 1978) was an Indian footballer. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1]
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| Date of birth | 1924 | ||
| Date of death | October 1978 | ||
| Place of death | Hyderabad | ||
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"Moin" was coached in the youth by Syed Abdul Rahim. He represented Hyderabad Eleven Hunters and Student Athletic Club, and Hyderabad Police. He served in the Police for 36 years, retiring as Inspector in 1977 and having played until 1963. He could not take part in the 1948 Olympics due to the absence of a sponsor but played in the 1952 Olympics under Sailen Manna and in the 1954 Asian Games. He captained India against Sweden and Russia at home in 1954. [2]
He died of a heart-attack in Hyderabad. His obituary gives his age at the time of death as 56.
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Sayed Moinuddin Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
- Moinudden RIP, Sportsweek, October 15, 1978
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