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

[4] Joaquim Carvalho is married to Indian former Olympian and Asian Games Gold Medalist, Vandana Rao.

Joaquim Carvalho was a robust centre half and a penalty stroke specialist during his playing days.

[6] Joaquim Carvalho has won major honours at the international level such as gold medal in the 1985 Sultan Azlan Shah, silver medal in the 1982 Asian Games, 1983 Esanda Cup Australia, 1983 Sultan Azlan Shah, and 1985 Asia Cup, and bronze in the 1981 Champions Trophy.

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.