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Who is the first Indian footballer to receive the prestigious Dhyan Chand Award for lifetime achievement in sports?

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Sunil Chhetri
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Bhaichung Bhutia
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Shabbir Ali
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Mohun Bagan
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The correct option is C Shabbir Ali
Dhyan Chand Award is bestowed upon sportspersons for lifetime contribution to sports development. Arguably the finest opportunistic striker in his time, Shabbir Ali was a prolific goal scorer both at the national and international level. He rose to fame at a very early age when he captained India to win the Asian Youth championships in Bangkok jointly with Iran in 1974, a performance which even earned praise from the then honourable Prime Minister, Mrs Indira Gandhi.

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