Bhaichung Bhutia
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Bhaichung Bhutia, also spelled as Baichung Bhutia, is an Indian former professional footballer who played as a striker. Bhutia is considered as the torchbearer of Indian football in the international arena. He is often nicknamed the Sikkimese Sniper because of his shooting skills in football.
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Yuva Bharati Krirangan - home stadium of East Bengal Club and Mohun Bagan
Bhaichung Bhutia in the inauguration ceremony of Palakkad Noorani Football stadium
India national team during Asian Cup 2007 qualifiers. Bhutia standing rightmost.
India captain Bhutia (left) celebrating along with other players after winning the Nehru Cup in 2007
Bhutia with then Vice Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal K. K. Nohwar at the release of souvenir of 52nd edition of the Subroto Cup Football Tournament on 25 November 2011.
Bhutia is a supporter of the Tibetan independence movement.
Then President, Pratibha Patil, presenting the Padma Shri to Bhutia during Civil Investiture-II Ceremony, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in 2008.Teams 16
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Bhaichung Bhutia, also spelled as Baichung Bhutia, is an Indian former professional footballer who played as a striker. Bhutia is considered as the torchbearer of Indian football in the international arena. He is often nicknamed the Sikkimese Sniper because of his shooting skills in football. Three-time Indian Player of the Year I. M. Vijayan described Bhutia as "God's gift to Indian football".
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