Famous Sports Personalities of West Bengal

Author:Goutam Chakraborty & Madhumita Pattrea
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Important Questions on Famous Sports Personalities of West Bengal

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Which famous long-distance swimmer from West Bengal was the first to cross the English Channel in 1958?

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The famous personality, Gostho Pal is associated with which of the following sports events?

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Which award is given by West Bengal government to eminent coaches and trainers in various sports?

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Which award given by the West Bengal government is awarded to two sportspersons every year and carries a cash incentive of 5 lakh?

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Match the following:

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A. Arjun Atwal 1. Golf
B. Mihir Sen 2. Swimming
C. Mohammad Ali Qamar 3. Boxing
D. Sailen Manna 4. Football

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Consider the following statements
I. This player was born in the Nadia district of West Bengal.
II. This player won many medals in Asian Athletics Championships.
III. Also awarded with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Padma Shri.
Identify the player?

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Mohammad Ali Qamar was the first Indian to win a gold medal in boxing in the Commonwealth Games, in which year?

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______ became an international Master at the age of 16 and a grandmaster at the age of 19.

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_____ is considered as the best doubles and mixed doubles player of all time.

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Sourav Ganguly was the captain of Indian Cricket Team from year 2000 to:

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Arati Shah became the first Asian woman to swim across the English Channel in the year:

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Which among the following crossed the English Channel 1959?