AIFF media Team

NEW DELHI: The amazing ‘Spiderman,’ Subrata Paul, who has been a key figure for India under the bar was awarded one of the highest Awards for sportspersons in the Country – the Arjuna Award on August 22, 2016.

In his illustrious career, Subrata has been a winning member of the AFC Challenge Cup, three editions of the Nehru Cup and the SAFF Suzuki Cup in 2016. Subrata became the 24^th Footballer to be conferred with the prestigious Award the last being Sunil Chhetri in 2011.

At a loss of words due to the gravity of the moment, Subrata had earlier told www.the-aiff.com -- “It means a lot. If you look down the list of who has won an Arjuna Award in all sporting disciplines since its inception in 1961, you are bound to get inspired. It is a huge honour for me.”

“I need to thank all my Coaches, my Teammates, AIFF, the Football fraternity and my family who stood by me and supported me over all these years,” he added.

All India Football Federation President Mr. Praful Patel congratulated Paul on his achievement.

“Subrata has been exceptional with his Football all these years. He has been a flag bearer for long. Congratulations,” he said in his message.

General Secretary Mr. Kushal Das mentioned that Subrata has been an “inspiration for so many youngsters.”

“Subrata has been a top performer for India over the years. He is an icon and an inspiration to so many youngsters. He deserves it. Congratulations,” Mr. Das stated.

“No one deserves the Arjuna Award more than Subrata. He has done so much for Indian Football both on and off the field. I am very happy for him. Congratulations,” Head Coach Stephen Constantine had told www.the-aiff.com.