Correct option is A
The correct answer is (A) Sankaranarayana Menon Chundayil
- Sankaranarayana Menon Chundayil, a 93-year-old expert in Kalaripayattu, was honored with the Padma Shri in the sports category in 2022.
- He runs a training center in Thrissur that focuses on teaching Kalaripayattu, a traditional Indian martial art.
- Kalaripayattu, often called Kalari, is an ancient martial art that originated in present-day Kerala.
- With a history of over 3,000 years, it is considered the oldest surviving martial art form in India.