PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
PSC Miscellaneous 2012
Answer
Talimeren Ao
Explanation
Talimeren Ao (T. Ao) was the captain of the first football team of independent India that participated in the 1948 London Olympics.
Key Points
- > He was the captain of the 1948 London Olympics team.
- > He was the first Olympic football captain of independent India.
- > He was a resident of Nagaland.
Additional Information
- T. Ao was a doctor and a footballer.
- The first Olympic football match for independent India was against France.
- He is one of the most popular personalities in the history of Nagaland.
| Subject | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | Talimeren Ao |
| Year | 1948 |
| Country | India |