Suk Bahadur

Suk Bahadur (Burmese: ဗဟာဒူး) is a Burmese footballer who served as the major for 4th Infantry Battalion (4th Gurkha) of Myanmar Army.[2] He was also a dominating tennis and field hockey player as well as the national 100-meter sprint champion which he held under 11 seconds.[1][3]

Suk Bahadur
ဗဟာဒူး
Personal information
Full name Suk Bahadur
Date of birth 20th Century
Place of birth Shan state, British Burma
Height 168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Playing position(s) Striker , Right winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1952 Shan State FC [1]
1952 Army FC [1]
National team
1952–1970 Burma 100+ (30+)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Bahadur is Gurkha from Shan state Kalaw of Myanmar.[3]

Early days

In 1952, Myanmar Football Federation launched inaugural States and Divisions Football Championship to draw out talented footballers from around the country. Along with many new faces, Bahadur was selected from title winning Shan state football team. Later he played for Army football team where he teamed up with future national teammates; Hla Maung, Ba Kyu, Maung Thaung, Hla Aye, Guan Shein, Ba Shwe, David Kyaw San.[1]

Personal life

Bahadur is married to Khin Than Myint.[1]

Achievements

The following is a list of championships achieved during his captaincy.[1]

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References
  1. "Man of the Century (in Burmese)". Myanmar National League. 31 January 2012.
  2. "Notable Burmese Gurkha".
  3. "Football in Burma". The Global Game.


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