Of which one of the following games is Shanmugam Venkatesh an outstanding player?
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- ATable Tennis
- BHockey
- CFootballCorrect
- DBasketball
Explanation
Shanmugam Venkatesh is a former professional Indian football player who played as a midfielder. He represented the Indian national team for several years and served as its captain. He also played for top Indian clubs like Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, and Mahindra United. After his playing career, he transitioned into coaching and has held significant positions within the Indian national team coaching staff. Therefore, football is the correct sport associated with him.
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