The 'Bandodkar Gold Trophy' is associated with the game of ____________.

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Football

Explanation:

·       The 'Bandodkar Gold Trophy' is associated with football.

·       It was instituted in 1970 by Goa’s first Chief Minister, Dayanand Bandodkar.

·       The tournament was a prestigious event in Indian football history.

·       It was mainly held in Goa and aimed at promoting the sport in the region.

·       Dempo Sports Club has won the trophy a record 8 times.

Information Booster:

·       The tournament was revived and renamed in 2016 as the Bhausaheb Bandodkar Memorial Trophy.

·       It featured prominent clubs from across the country, particularly from Goa, during its peak years.

Additional Knowledge:

Tennis (Option a)

·       Trophies like Wimbledon, Davis Cup, and US Open are associated with Tennis.

·       India has produced renowned players like Leander Paes and Sania Mirza in tennis.

·       No major Indian football trophy is linked to tennis.

Kho-kho (Option c)

·       A traditional Indian sport, Kho-kho has tournaments like the Ultimate Kho Kho League but not the Bandodkar Trophy.

·       It is more popular in rural India.

Golf (Option d)

·       Prestigious golf trophies include the Augusta Masters, British Open, and Ryder Cup.

·       The Bandodkar Gold Trophy has no relation to golf or its tournaments.