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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Chuni Goswami dies at 82 in Kolkata. He was a famous person of which profession?
A
Singer
B
Footballer
C
Actor
D
Politician
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Subimal “Chuni” Goswami (15 January 1938 – 30 April 2020) was an Indian professional footballer and first-class cricketer. As footballer, he played as a striker or winger, captained both the Mohun Bagan club and the Indian national team . He also served as the Sheriff of Kolkata.

Detailed explanation-2: -Subimal Goswami aka Chuni Goswami was an Indian International Footballer and first-class Cricketer. Chuni Goswami was the Captain of the 1962 Asian Games Gold-medal winning team and he also represented Bengal in first-class Cricket matches.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chuni Goswami was among the rare sportsmen who played more than one sport at the highest levels; not only was he among India’s greatest ever footballers, he played first-class cricket for Bengal and captained them to the final of the Ranji Trophy in 1971-72.

Detailed explanation-4: -For the last few months, Goswami was suffering from underlying ailments with sugar, prostate and nerve problems.

Detailed explanation-5: -Remembering Chuni Goswami, the football legend who also played Ranji Trophy. Apart from leading the Indian football team to victory in the 1962 Asian Cup, Goswami also played 46 domestic matches in the Ranji Trophy.

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