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  Baichung Bhutia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Baichung Bhutia (born December 15, 1976 in Tinkitam) is a football player from India.
Baichung (literally "Little Brother") was born on December 15, 1976 to Dorji Dorma and Sonam Topden in Tinkitam, a sleepy hamlet in South Sikkim district, in the state of Sikkim.
Baichung Bhutia married his longtime girlfriend Madhuri Tipnis on December 27, 2004 in his native village of Tinkitam in South Sikkim.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Baichung_Bhutia   (423 words)

  
 Bhutia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The traditional outfit of Bhutias is called Bakhu which is a loose cloak type garment that is fastened at the neck on one side and near the waist with a silk/cotton belt.
The Bhutias, both women and men have a special weakness for gold in its purest form and, traditional jewellery is mostly made of 24 carats (100%) gold.
Bhutias are traditionally rice eaters with animal fat fried vegetables or meat usually pork, and beef, and occasionally mutton or chicken.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bhutia   (706 words)

  
 Indiainfo.com -> News -> Sports -> Bhutia returs to on-field action, says he is fit
Kolkata: Star striker Baichung Bhutia, who returned to on-field action on Friday after a two-month injury-prompted hiatus, said that he was feeling fit and expressed satisfaction with his display in his comeback match.
Bhutia, who donned the jersey of his club Mohun Bagan in the second half of the National Football League (NFL) match against Mohindra United during the day, said that he was satisfied with the speed at which he recovered from the calf muscle injury which sidelined him last December.
Bhutia said that he was looking forward to the remaining matches of the high-profile league and hoped that he would be able to serve his club well in its bid to move up in the 12-horse race.
news.indiainfo.com /2003/02/14/14bhutia.html   (228 words)

  
 Baichung Bhutia - presented by indianfootball.com
Bhutia knocked in a header in the 7th minute to open the scoring.
August 22, 2003: Dramatic development in the Baichung Bhutia Malaysian loan saga: The AIFF issued the International Transfer Certificate (ITC) to Bhutia on Wednesday, while the East Bengal management had decided to release the Indian skipper only after their match versus Mohun Bagan on September 4.
But now Baichung is set to fly from Calcutta to the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur tonight to join his new team for a two month loan stint, which is likely to end earlier in early to mid-October ahead of the Afro-Asian Games.
www.indianfootball.com /bhutia/news/bbn082003.html   (741 words)

  
 DNA - India - Baichung Bhutia annoyed with CPM - Daily News & Analysis
KOLKATA: Star footballer Baichung Bhutia on Thursday expressed his annoyance over the use of his video shots in a CPI(M) campaign material for the forthcoming West Bengal Assembly polls, saying he was not informed of the motive behind the making of the film.
Bhutia said his sole concern now was to improve the standards of Indian soccer and not promoting a political party.
Bhutia's video shots, used by CPI(M) in a campaign film to portray a resurgent West Bengal under the Left Front rule, were being widely shown by the party in the poll-bound state.
www.dnaindia.com /report.asp?NewsID=1021157&CatID=2   (236 words)

  
 Baichung happy with the new coach : soccer, india, bhutia, east bengal, philips : IBNLive.com : CNN-IBN
East Bengal's star striker Baichung Bhutia spoke about the way his team has been performing in the National Football League.
Baichung said the new coach of East Bengal, Philips, has come in with some fresh ideas.
Bhutia that the players of East Bengal are doing well.
www.ibnlive.com /news/baichung-happy-with-the-new-coach/9018-5.html   (355 words)

  
 Baichung Bhutia News
Bury won for the second successive away game in the league on Saturday afternoon at Rotherham, and Baichung Bhutia netted his first of the season with a superb solo effort and shot.
Baichung played for 80 minutes of the 2-2 draw at Crewe in the Worthington Cup and set up Darren Bullock to score the first goal for Bury.
Baichung played no part in Bury's 1-0 win over Cambridge United this weekend, although he was named amongst the substitutes.
www.shakers.freeuk.com /Bhutia/2000_01.htm   (273 words)

  
 Baichung Bhutia aims higher
Bhutia acknowledges that it was his uncle Karma Bhutia who made him think big, and played a crucial role in his formative years.
Bhutia is the leading scorer among Indians in the current edition of the National Football League, and his side East Bengal has already clinched the title.
Bhutia is too good a talent to be wasted for playing for the miniscule clubs like East Bengal 'n Mohan bagan or FC Bury.His impetuous...
www.rediff.com /sports/2004/may/02bhutia.htm   (820 words)

  
 The Ultimate Bhutia Dog Breeds Information Guide and Reference   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Bhutias are people of Tibetan origin, who migrated to Sikkim, India after the 15th century through Bhutan, where they are also known as Ngalop and constitute half of the country's population.
The Bhutia traditional dress called Bakhu which is a loose cloak type garment that is fastened at the neck on one side and near the waist with a cotton belt.
Bhutias are mostly employed in agriculture, piggery, poultry and animal husbandry.
www.dogluvers.com /dog_breeds/Ngalop   (434 words)

  
 sikkim info -Bhaichung Bhutia-International football star
Bhaichung Bhutia is a household name in Sikkim and India and every youngster's dream is to emulate the feats and accomplishments of this ace footballer.
Baichung has signed up with Malaysian champion club, Perak, to play in their league this year and has already made a difference to their fortunes despite taking ill a few days after moving in.
Baichung's genial nature is matched with a great determination to succeed and an intense killer instinct that is alien to Indian sport.
www.sikkiminfo.net /bhaichung.htm   (675 words)

  
 Baichung Bhutia to campaign for information act
India's football captain Baichung Bhutia will launch an awareness campaign on the Right to Information Act in Nagaland, the organisers said Sunday.
Bhutia will come here to encourage the people to know the issues related to the act," Hwomi told IANS over phone from Nagaland capital Kohima.
Bhutia, who hails from the northeastern state of Sikkim, was last month named as best player and best forward in the 10th National Football League.
news.webindia123.com /news/Articles/Sports/20060604/353453.html   (260 words)

  
 Baichung Bhutia's Page - The England Diaries - an effort by V.V. Singh
Lutel James' recovery from his broken leg may well bring a better balance to the right flank, and the Shakers manager Neil Warnock is expected to revert to his all out attacking policy with two wingers.
Baichung Bhutia showed an excellent touch in his brief appearance in midweek, and was instrumental in setting up both of Bury's life saving goals.
Six minutes into extra-time Bury took the lead when Indian international Baichung Bhutia, playing in his first FA Cup tie, floated over a chance for Lutel James, who was playing his first game since breaking a leg in mid September.
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 DNA - Sport - Is Baichung Bhutia retiring? Yes, no, maybe - Daily News & Analysis
NEW DELHI: Baichung Bhutia is tired of being the lone ranger for Indian football and wants to retire from international football immediately.
The AIFF chief said he had to “put to rest the speculation in the media and to satisfy the football fraternity as to why Bhutia was not part of the Indian team for their first assignment to Vancouver under their new foreign chief coach”.
Bhutia’s retirement could be a serious setback for the new chief coach Bob Houghton, who is just about to commence his first assignment with the Indian team in Canada from Saturday.
www.dnaindia.com /report.asp?NewsID=1041754   (843 words)

  
 Sports: Man Of The Week: BAICHUNG BHUTIA; Aug 10, 2003 The Week   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Today, Baichung is the toast of the nation after his sterling performance in the LG Asean Club Cup football championship held in Jakarta last month, where East Bengal became the first Indian club to win an international title.
Baichung has been, understandably, cagey about his own fee.
At Bury, Baichung was overwhelmed in the beginning.
www.the-week.com /23aug10/sports2.htm   (1071 words)

  
 The Tribune...Sports Tribune
Initially things were not very encouraging as Bhutia, then essentially a midfielder, did not fit into the club’s scheme and was mostly confined to the sidelines as a substitute.
Bhutia’s contract with Bury FC is surely a major breakthrough for Indian football although its importance is not being fully understood now.And the man who has been partly responsible for putting him in the English league is Mr Raj Prohit, an NRI who is also his agent.
Baichung is scheduled to leave for England in the first week of September after he receives the coveted Arjuna Award from the President, Mr K.R. Narayanan.
www.tribuneindia.com /1999/99aug28/spr-trib.htm   (3338 words)

  
 PIFA meets Baichung Bhutia
Bhutia became the first ever Indian footballer to sign a professional contract with a club in Europe, when he was transferred from East Bengal Club, Kolkatta to second Division club Bury FC (greater Manchester area) in 1999.
PIFA were very fortunate to have Baichung Bhutia grace a parents- students meeting at NSCI on 21 April 2006.
Baichung rarely disappoints his fans on or off the field.
www.pifacademy.com /baichung.htm   (847 words)

  
 rediff.com sports: Kingfisher to sponsor Baichung Bhutia
The Indian football team captain Baichung Bhutia has been roped in by Kingfisher as its brand ambassador.
The liquor baron spent his childhood in Kolkata and his love for football prompted him to sponsor both East Bengal and Mohun Bagan, the two ace football clubs in the country.
Bhutia last month sent a letter to the All India Football Federation seeking international transfer from Bury FC after the expiry of his three-year contract with the club.
www.rediff.com /sports/2002/aug/16bhutia.htm   (277 words)

  
 Indiainfo.com -> News -> Sports -> Baichung to don Mohun Bagan jersey for coming season   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Bagan General Secretary Anjan Mitra said that Bhutia has sent a letter to the All India Football Federation seeking international transfer from Bury F C, an affiliate of the English Football Association.
Bhutia, who has been chosen skipper of the Vietnam-bound Indian soccer squad, would formally sign for Bagan on August 14 after returning from the South East Asian nation, he said.
Bhutia, now training at the national preparatory camp here for the Vietnam tour, also had offers from his old club East Bengal, but settled for Bagan after prolonged negotiations.
news.indiainfo.com /2002/07/29/29bhutia.html   (243 words)

  
 Baichung Bhutia - football player
It was not until 1992, that Baichung Bhutia’s prodigious talent came to the notice of football clubs.
Bhutia is today the only Indian footballer to play professional club soccer in England.
Bhutia speaks at length about his stint in England, on Indian football and also his future plans.
www.the-south-asian.com /May-2002/Baichung_Bhutia1.htm   (618 words)

  
 Jas Bains' chat with Baichung Bhutia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Jas Bains, member of the Indian Football Internet Fanclub, held an informal chat with Indian Star striker Baichung Bhutia, while he was in England for a trial with english Premiership club Aston Villa.
Baichung did make the point that it was difficult to get off a plane in completely different surroundings and climate and make an immediate impression - fair point.
Baichung feels a great deal more could be done in developing young players, with regard to coaching and other forms of support.
www.indianfootball.de /article/article016.html   (640 words)

  
 FIFA.com The Official web site of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association
Bhutia, 23, plays for Bury in the English second division and was named captain for the England tour.
Bhutia, 23, who became the first Indian to play for an English club by joining Bury last year is vying for a regular place in the first team and has shown encouraging form ahead of the season starting next month.
The Indians, who are lying 113th in the FIFA world rankings, are in England for the second straight year to gain the experience of facing tough opposition ahead of the first Afro-Asian games to be held in New Delhi in November.
www.fifa.com /en/print/article/0,4039,28046,00.html   (303 words)

  
 SoccerAge Nepal: Soccer Portal Nepal : club league match previews analysis livescores updates news tips   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Baichung even scored in the LG Asean Club Cup football championship held in Jakarta last month, where East Bengal became the first Indian club to win an international title.
By this time Baichung had become one of India's top players and in the 1998/99 season he was even East Bengal's captain, one of the youngest ever at 21.
Baichung signed a three year contract with Bury FC and after the havoc of getting the UK work permit, Baichung had his debut in early October 1999 against Cardiff City in a second Division League match.
www.socceragenepal.com.np /newsoccer/news/interview.php?action=interview&sno=65   (1425 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet Global: News - Bhutia optimistic as India look ahead
Indian captain Baichung Bhutia hailed the growing development of football throughout the country after the national side had been beaten 2-0 in an historic friendly at Fulham.
The touring team were roared on by a sizeable contingent of fans in the 6,000 crowd, who thought they had a goal to cheer when IM Vijayan netted but was denied by an offside flag.
Bhutia said afterwards: 'We gave our best, but we lacked experience and you could see that.
www.soccernet.com /global/news/2000/0723/20000723indiabhutia.html   (432 words)

  
 Baichung: Beckham of the East - www.ezboard.com
The unsung hero of Indian football, Baichung Bhutia, is all set to leave the cricket heroes behind when he scores his first goal on the silver screen with his maiden Bengali movie Kuasha (fog) along with his coach Subhash Bhowmick.
Baichung's achievements seem poignant as unlike Tendulkar who hailed from a solid upper middle class background in Mumbai, Baichung almost literally came down from the Himalayas to become the toast of Indian football.
Man of the match Baichung Bhutia of Kingfisher East Bengal was the architect of his club's 3-1 victory over BEC Tero of Thailand in the final of the ASEAN Cup club championship.
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 Telugu Portal - Baichung Bhutia signs for Mohun Bagan - Sports - Latest News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Kolkata, June 15 (IANS) India's highest paid footballer Baichung Bhutia Thursday signed for the Mohun Bagan club for the coming season, switching over from his old club and Bagan's arch-rival East Bengal.
Unofficial sources said Baichung, who is also the national soccer captain, signed the glamour outfit for a hefty Rs.3.02 million.
While Baichung joined the green and maroon brigade from East Bengal, defender Dipak Mondal and medio Subhas Chakraborty, both of whom played for Mahindra United last year, have joined Bagan along with Barreto and Surojit Bose from the same side.
www.teluguportal.net /modules/news/article.php?storyid=5998   (387 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet Europe: News - Bhutia doubt for India's England tour
Bhutia, who plays for English second division Bury, was named captain of a 22-member national squad set to play four matches against English league sides from Tuesday.
Bhutia's absence would be a blow for the national team which is looking for useful experience ahead of the first Afro-Asian games to be held in New Delhi in November.
Bhutia, 23, played a crucial role in India's encouraging show in the recent Asian World Cup qualifying games.
www.soccernet.com /europe/news/2001/0720/20010720bhutia.html   (238 words)

  
 IBNLive : Baichung doesn’t want to play for India
NO MOTIVATION: Baichung said he no longer feels motivated to play for India.
Kolkata: Former Indian soccer captain Baichung Bhutia has said he is no longer motivated to play for the country even as he hoped that new coach Bob Houghton will transform the national team into a winning side.
Asked whether there are youngsters who could step into his shoes, Bhutia mentioned Sushil Singh and Lalampuia - both of whom will play with him in Mohun Bagan this season.
www.ibnlive.com /printpage.php?id=16180§ion_id=5   (271 words)

  
 Baichung Bhutia not to play in English tour : Sports News : IndiaExpress.Com
India's star Striker Baichung Bhutia has said that he will not play for India in the team's exposure tour to England starting next week.
Bhutia currently playing for second division English club Bury F C told a television channel that the All India Football Federation had not been able to secure his release for the four match exposure tour to England, starting on July 24 against second division side Brendford F C at Griffin Park.
Bhutia has been named captain of the 22-member team that landed in England on Friday to play exposure matches against English clubs including first division Nottingham Forest.
www.indiaexpress.com /news/sports/20010721-0.html   (205 words)

  
 Things looking up for Indian football: Bhutia - Sify.com
Bhutia's comments follow India's 1-0 win over Singapore in the qualfiers for the coming World Cup and the hard fought victories earned by East Bengal and Mahindra United in the AFC Cup matches recently.
In this background, Bhutia hoped that East Bengal stood a good chance in the AFC Cup.
Bhutia also agreed with a questioner that East Bengal has already played their toughest match of the group against Singapore's Geylang FC.
sify.com /sports/football/fullstory.php?id=13399334&headline=Indian~football~in~for~good~time:~Bhutia   (354 words)

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