Walter DSouza was an Indian Hockey player. In the honor of Walter Dsouza, a trophy was given in a Thumps-Up sponsored Inter-schools Hockey match (under-12). Five members of the Lusitanians, those who (then or before) were in the Olympic squad, were Leo Pinto, Maxie Vaz, Lawrie Fernandes and Reggie Rodrigues and the Lusis, along with Walter Dsouza. In those days they were popularly known among the people. They together form the nursery of Bombay as well as Indian hockey.
In India Walter Dsouza is a name in the arena of Indian Hockey His artistry, dribbling skills, body swerves, accurate short passing, and eventually his ability to score goals from half chances are the most important qualities. Moreover his devotion to the game and a national spirit is worthy to be noted. At the Olympics held in the year 1948 in London the Indian National team won the gold medal. Walter was the part of that team.
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