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Bhaichung Bhutia, born on December 15, 1976 in Tinkitam, Sikkim, India, is an association football player, politician and association football coach. Bhaichung Bhutia is 49 years old as of 2026. Awards on record include Arjuna Award and Padma Shri in sports (2008). The listed height is 173 cm.
My Take
Bhaichung Bhutia interests me because he carried a flame most of his country barely noticed. In a cricket-obsessed India, he became football's torchbearer on the international stage, nicknamed the Sikkimese Sniper for his finishing. Three Indian Player of the Year honors, an Arjuna Award, and a Padma Shri tell you how much he meant at home. At 173 cm he was never imposing, yet his grit stood out, and his later moves into coaching and politics show real drive. I find quiet, proud pioneers like him genuinely admirable, the kind who build something where there was almost nothing.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bhaichung Bhutia
- Name (Japanese)
- バイチュン・ブティア
- Reading
- ばいちゅん・ぶてぃあ
- Born
- December 15, 1976 (age 49)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Tinkitam, Sikkim, India
- Height
- 173 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / politician / association football coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Arjuna Award
- 2008 Padma Shri in sports
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bhaichung Bhutia born?
Born December 15, 1976 (age 49).
Where is Bhaichung Bhutia from?
Bhaichung Bhutia is from Tinkitam, Sikkim, India.
What does Bhaichung Bhutia do?
Bhaichung Bhutia works as association football player, politician, association football coach.
How tall is Bhaichung Bhutia?
Bhaichung Bhutia is 173 cm.
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