Toshen Bora (14 February 1950 – 14 September 2024) was an Indian footballer from Assam. Toshen Bora's football career reached its peak in 1972 when he was selected to represent India in pre-Olympic qualifying matches. He was also chosen for the Indian team for a Soviet Union tour in 1970, but injuries prevented him from participating.
Born on 14 February 1950, in Borbam Rangolipathar near Namrup, Dibrugarh, Bora showed his football talent from a young age. He began his journey while still in Class 7 and by 1963–64, he was already invited to the North East India training camp. In 1964, at just 14, he was named the best player of the junior inter-district football tournament. He quickly rose to prominence, playing for the Dibrugarh senior team and serving as vice-captain of the Assam school team in the National School Tournament in Shillong.[1]
Bora is regarded as one of the best footballers from Assam.[2]
Bora died on 14 September 2024, at the age of 74.[3]
References
edit- ^ Bharat, E. T. V. (14 September 2024). "'माराडोना' कहे जाने वाले दिग्गज भारतीय फुटबॉलर का निधन, 74 साल की उम्र में ली अंतिम सांस - Toshen Borah Dies". ETV Bharat News (in Hindi). Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "List of players from Assam who represented India national football team" (PDF). Assam Olympic Association. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ Time, Pratidin (14 September 2024). "Renowned Football Legend Toshen Bora Passes Away at 74". Pratidin Time. Retrieved 15 September 2024.