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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 173 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / politician / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Arjuna Award
- 2008 Padma Shri in sports
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
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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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.