Correct option is D
● Karnataka won the 76th National Football Championship, popularly known as the Santosh Trophy, in 2023.
● Karnataka defeated Meghalaya in the final match to clinch the title.
● This victory marked a significant achievement for Karnataka in Indian domestic football.
● The Santosh Trophy is India’s premier national football tournament for states.
● It is organized by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
● The tournament was started in 1941.
● Karnataka has been one of the strong teams in Santosh Trophy history.
● The 76th edition final was played in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia? ❌ (Correction: It was held in Malappuram, Kerala).
● The Santosh Trophy is named after Sir Manmatha Nath Roy Chowdhary of Santosh.
● The tournament provides a platform for domestic football talent in India.
● Earlier winners include states like West Bengal, Goa, Punjab, and Services.