Tom Joseph (1 January 1980 in Kozhikode) is an Indian former volleyball captain who played for India in many international competitions. He was the coach of Indian national team during the Asian Games 2023 and the head coach of a Prime Volleyball League team. He got the Arjuna Award in 2014 for his great performance in volleyball throughout the year.
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
Arjuna Award - 2014 GV Raja Award - 2013 Jimmy George Award - 2009 JCI International Award - 2010 Youth Icon Award - 2014 Veera Maruthi Puraskaram - 2013 E.S Kunjikilavan Master Puraskaram - 2013 Pattiam Gopalan Award - 2013 Ekalavya Puraskaram - 2013 Chattambi Swami Puraskaram - 2013 Janasakthi Puraskaram - 2013 T Govindan Kayika Puraskaram - 2013 Sportsmanship Award USA, Miami - 2014 Vocational Excellence Award by Rotary Club - 2014 5th KIES State Excel Award - 2016 Sreerama Puraskaram - 2018
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