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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name of famous Indian hockey player who has passed away on 20 July 2016
A
David Goodall
B
Mohammed Shahid
C
Mian Kuldeep Singh
D
Bijoya Chaudhuri
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mohammed Shahid (14 April 1960 – 20 July 2016) was an Indian field hockey player. He is considered one of India’s best to have played the game and was known for his dribbling skills. He was a member of the Indian team that won the gold medal at the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dhyan Chand is inarguably the best Indian Hockey player ever and one of the best to have ever played the game. Known as ‘The Wizard’ he holds numerous records to his name.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chand died on 3 December 1979 from liver cancer at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi. He was cremated at the Jhansi Heroes ground in his hometown, after some initial problems in getting clearance.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dhyan Chand, (born August 29, 1905, Allahabad, India-died December 3, 1979, Delhi), Indian field hockey player who was considered to be one of the greatest players of all time.

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