Sikkim footballer Robin Gurung retires from Pro Football
First Published: 4th November, 2022 11:33 IST
Sikkim footballer Robin Gurung has declared his retirement from professional football after nine years in the I-league and six years in the Indian Super League, for a total of fifteen
Sikkim footballer Robin Gurung has declared his retirement from professional football after nine years in the I-league and six years in the Indian Super League, for a total of fifteen years in professional football.
Gurung stated in a statement that his injury had taken a toll on him and that he was unable to give his all to the game, which was one of the main reasons he decided to retire from the professional game.
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Despite his retirement from professional football, the athlete stated that he will continue to play in the amateur game and seek to improve football players at the grassroots level.
Gurung, a technically gifted player who has played for major clubs such as East Bengal, Shillong Lajong, Jamshedpur FC, and Northeast United FC, is well-known for his ability to play at any position in defence. He also represented India in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.
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