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Brahmanand Sankhwalkar - From nearly quitting football to winning the Arjuna Award

The ex-India goalkeeper was earmarked for success from a very young age though he did have his doubts during a stellar career...

Brahmanand Sankhwalkar is a legendary name in Indian football and one of the stalwarts from Goa to grace the sport.

He began a celebrated playing career of 25 years with Panvel Sports Club before even turning 16. He went on to spend 17 years with Salgaocar SC and had a three-year stint with Churchill Brothers. Sankhwalkar ended his career with Anderson in 1995. This is apart from his exploits with the state and national teams.