Tom Joseph (1 January 1980 in Kozhikode) is an Indian former volleyball captain who played for India in many international competitions.
Early life
He was born on 1 January 1980 in Kozhikode.
Career
He led the Indian National Volleyball Team during the
Rashid Memorial International Volleyball Tournament held in
Dubai in 2000 when it won the gold medal.
Joseph represented India in two
Asian Games and four Asian Volleyball Championships. He also played at the 2009 World championship qualifiers in
Tehran.
At the national level championships, Joseph played for his home state
Kerala and helped
Kerala winning the National Volleyball Championship in more than one occasions.
Awards
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Arjuna Award - 2014
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GV Raja Award - 2013
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Jimmy George Award - 2009
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JCI International Award - 2010
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Youth Icon Award - 2014
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Veera Maruthi Puraskaram - 2013
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E.S Kunjikilavan Master Puraskaram - 2013
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Pattiam Gopalan Award - 2013
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Ekalavya Puraskaram - 2013
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Chattambi Swami Puraskaram - 2013
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Janasakthi Puraskaram - 2013
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T Govindan Kayika Puraskaram - 2013
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Sportsmanship Award USA, Miami - 2014
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Vocational Excellence Award by Rotary Club - 2014
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5th KIES State Excel Award - 2016
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Sreerama Puraskaram - 2018
