Krishnamurthy Perumal, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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Indian field hockey player
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Place of Birth: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
About Krishnamurthy Perumal
- Krishnamurthy Perumal (born 26 September 1943) is a two-time Olympic medalist in field hockey and Arjuna Award winning sportsman for India.
- He hails from the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- En route to the Indian national hockey team, he played for teams such as the ICF (Integrated Coach Factory), Tamil Nadu and Indian Airlines.
- He has served Indian and Tamil Nadu hockey with distinction in various roles – as a player, manager and coach.
- He currently serves as the President of Tamil Nadu Hockey Association.
- For his dedication and excellence in his sport, he was honored with what was then, India's highest accolade for a sportsman – the Arjuna Award – in 1971.
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