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