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Who was the first captain of Independent India’s Olympic Football team?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. P.K. Banerjee
  2. Chuni Goswami
  3. Sailen Manna
  4. Talimeren Ao

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Talimeren Ao

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: D. Talimeren Ao 📚 Explanation: Talimeren Ao made history by becoming the first captain of the Indian national football team after independence. He led the team during the 1948 London Summer Olympics. He was a legendary figure from Nagaland who was not only a great footballer but also a medical doctor. Under his leadership, the Indian team played barefoot and gave a tough competition to the global powers of the time.