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Which historical figure is the Santosh Trophy, launched in 1941, named after?
Question

Which historical figure is the Santosh Trophy, launched in 1941, named after?

A.

Sir Manmatha Nath Roy Chowdhury

B.

Sir Henry Mortimer Durand

C.

Syed Abdul Rahim

D.

Sailen Manna

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Sir Manmatha Nath Roy Chowdhury.
• The Santosh Trophy is named after Sir Manmatha Nath Roy Chowdhury.
• He donated the trophy to promote Indian football.
• It is a premier domestic football tournament in India.
Information Booster:
• The Santosh Trophy was started in 1941.
• It is organized by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
• It is a state-level football competition.
• It played a key role in football’s growth in India.
Additional Knowledge:
• Sailen Manna and Syed Abdul Rahim were legendary footballers/coaches.
• The trophy predates India’s independence.

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