Born on 8th Aug.1970, goalkeeper AB Subbaiah is one of the many shining stars to emerge from Coorg region of Karnataka. He played for the Indian Airlines all through his hockey career. A product of Bangaluru Sports Hostel, Subbaiah represented India at the World Cups and Olympics. He won gold at the 1998 Asian Games. Subbaiah was awarded Arjuna in 1996. He lives in Bangaluru nowadays. He is also holding vital post at the Hockey Karnataka.