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{{short description|Indian field hockey player}}
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| nationality = Indian
| sport = [[Field hockey]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1959|8|16|df=yes}}
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'''J.M. (Joaquim) Carvalho''' (born 16 August 1959) is an Indian former [[field hockey]] player, [[Olympic Games|Olympian]], Captain of [[India men's national field hockey team|Indian Hockey Team]], and [[India men's national field hockey team|Mens National Team coach]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Joaquim Carvalho appointed new hockey coach|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/joaquim-carvalho-appointed-new-hockey-coach/459180|access-date=2021-06-09|website=www.outlookindia.com/}}</ref> He competed in the [[Field hockey at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament|men's tournament]] at the [[1984 Summer Olympics]].<ref name="SportsRef">{{cite Sports-Reference |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ca/joaquim-carvalho-1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418114801/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ca/joaquim-carvalho-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 April 2020 |title=Joaquim Carvalho Olympic Results |accessdate=13 October 2019}}</ref>

He is one of the most decorated personalities in Indian Hockey having represented India at major international events both as a player and coach.

He has represented India through the mens national hockey team at the 1984 [[1984 Summer Olympics|L.A. Olympics]], 1986 [[Men's FIH Hockey World Cup|World Cup]], 1985 [[Men's Hockey Asia Cup|Asia Cup]], 1983 & 1985 [[Sultan Azlan Shah Cup|Sultan Azlan Shah]], 1982 Esanda Cup Australia, 1982 [[Asian Games]], and 1981, 1983, 1984 & 1985 [https://www.fih.ch/events/champions-trophy/ Hockey Champions Trophy].

He has led the Mens national hockey team as coach at the 2008 [[Olympic Games|Olympic Qualifiers]], 2007 [[Men's Hockey Asia Cup|Asia Cup]], 2007 [[Men's Hockey Champions Challenge I|Champions Challenge]], 2007 [[Sultan Azlan Shah Cup|Sultan Azlan Shah]], 2007 Indo Belgium Series, and 2008 Four Nations Tournament Perth & Darwin.

He has been included in the World XI and Asian All Star teams of the year. He was also appointed by the government as an Observer and National Selector for Indian Hockey.

== Personal life ==
Joaquim Carvalho was born on 16 August 1959 in [[Mumbai]], [[India]]. He is from a Goan family though born and raised in Mumbai. He studied in St. Andrews High School till Std. X,<ref>{{Cite web|last=stick2hockey|title=JOAQUIM CARVALHO|url=https://stick2hockey.com/hockey-player/joaquim-carvalho/|access-date=2021-06-09|website=Stick2Hockey|language=en-US}}</ref> in [[St. Stanislaus High School|St. Stanislaus]] till Std. XII and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from [http://www.gnkhalsa.edu.in/ Khalsa College].<ref>{{Cite web|last=stick2hockey|title=JOAQUIM CARVALHO|url=https://stick2hockey.com/hockey-player/joaquim-carvalho/|access-date=2021-06-09|website=Stick2Hockey|language=en-US}}</ref>

Joaquim Carvalho is married to Indian former Olympian and Asian Games Gold Medalist, [[Vandana Rao]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-05-23|title=Wife's presence made it special|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/sports/report-wife-s-presence-made-it-special-1166021|access-date=2021-06-09|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref> The couple have one proud son and continue to live in mumbai.

== Field Hockey ==
Joaquim Carvalho was a robust centre half and a [[penalty stroke]] specialist during his playing days. He has played over 200 games for the mens national hockey team.<ref>{{Cite web|last=stick2hockey|title=ACE CENTRE-HALF HAS BETTER HALF TO THANK!|url=https://stick2hockey.com/ace-centre-half-has-better-half-to-thank/|access-date=2021-06-09|website=Stick2Hockey|language=en-US}}</ref>

=== As a Player ===
Joaquim Carvalho has won major honours at the International level such as Gold Medal in the 1985 [[Sultan Azlan Shah Cup|Sultan Azlan Shah]], Silver Medal in the 1982 [[Asian Games]], 1983 Esanda Cup Australia, 1983 [[Sultan Azlan Shah Cup|Sultan Azlan Shah]], and 1985 [[Men's Hockey Asia Cup|Asia Cup]], and Bronze in the 1981 Champions Trophy.

=== As a Coach ===
Joaquim Carvalho was appointed chief coach of the mens national hockey team with an uphill challenge to turn the fortunes of a team that was at its lowest following a number of poor performances under the former coach who stepped down.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Joaquim Carvalho appointed new hockey coach|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/joaquim-carvalho-appointed-new-hockey-coach/459180|access-date=2021-06-09|website=www.outlookindia.com/}}</ref> Facing the challenge head on he went on to win major honours with the team such as Gold Medal in the 2007 [[Men's Hockey Asia Cup|Asia Cup]] and 2007 Indo Belgium Series, Silver Medal in the 2008 [[Olympic Games|Olympics Qualifiers]], and Bronze in the 2007 Champions League and 2007 [[Sultan Azlan Shah Cup|Sultan Azlan Shah]].

== Recognition ==
He is highly recognised for his contribution to Indian hockey which is complimented by him being awarded the [[Arjuna Award]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Arjuna Award|url=https://www.hockeyindia.org/hall-of-fame/arjuna-award|access-date=2021-06-09|website=Hockey India|language=en}}</ref> Shiv Chatrapathi Award,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/amp/sports/other-sports/article/olympians-threaten-to-return-shiv-chhatrapati-awards-16439182|access-date=2021-06-09|website=www.mid-day.com}}</ref> Gaurav Puruskar.

Many high profile Indian hockey personalities such as [[Dhanraj Pillay]],<ref>{{Cite news|last=Marar|first=Nandakumar|date=2019-08-31|title=Being grateful key to achieving success: Dhanraj Pillay|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/being-grateful-key-to-achieving-success-dhanraj-pillay/article29304401.ece|access-date=2021-06-09|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Harinder Singh, [[Sardara Singh]], [[Dilip Tirkey]], [[V. R. Raghunath|V.R. Raghunath]], and many others have credited Joaquim Carvalho as being their mentor and coach, who helped them in achieving their success in the field of hockey.

== References ==
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{{India FH Squad 1984 Summer Olympics}}

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[[Category:Asian Games medalists in field hockey]]
[[Category:Field hockey players at the 1982 Asian Games]]
[[Category:Asian Games silver medalists for India]]
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[[Category:Field hockey players at the 1984 Summer Olympics]]
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