Guwahati marks 108th birth anniversary of Pulin Das
Speakers at an event in Guwahati recalled the contributions of former cricketer and journalist Pulin Das to sports in Assam.
The Pulin Das Memorial Committee organised a programme at India Club in Guwahati on November 1 to mark the 108th birth anniversary of Pulin Das. The event included discussions on his legacy as a sports organiser, journalist, and former cricketer, according to The News Mill.
Former badminton player Mallika Barua Sarma addressed the discussion on the changing face of Indian sports. She said Indian sportspersons have become more ambitious and are making their mark across various disciplines, noting that Neeraj Chopra’s 2021 Olympic gold helped change the mindset of young athletes.
Former badminton player Pradip Chaliha spoke about his childhood association with Das and his influence on Assam's sports. Born in Guwahati on November 1, 1918, Das was a member of Assam’s first Ranji Trophy team in 1949.
Das helped form the Assam Cricket Association in 1947 alongside Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi and served as its secretary. He was also a founder of the Lokapriya Bordoloi Trophy tournament in 1952 and played table tennis, hockey, and tennis.
As a journalist, Das reported for The Assam Tribune and The Statesman and served as a sports reviewer for All India Radio. Kalyan Kumar Das, his son and secretary of the Pulin Das Memorial Committee, said the programme aimed to highlight his contributions and inspire younger generations.