UPSC Prelims 2008·GS1·art-and-culture·performing arts

Which one of the following is correct in respect of Indian football team’s performance in the Olympic Games?

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  1. AIndia has never participated in the Olympic Football Tournament
  2. BIndia played only in the First Round
  3. CIndia entered only up to the Quarter Finals
  4. DIndia entered the Semi FinalsCorrect

Explanation

The correct answer is D because the Indian football team reached the semi finals during the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Under the leadership of coach Syed Abdul Rahim and captain Samar Banerjee, India defeated Australia 4 to 2 in the quarter finals to become the first Asian nation to reach the semi finals of an Olympic football tournament. In the semi final match, India lost to Yugoslavia and eventually finished in fourth place after losing the bronze medal match to Bulgaria. India also participated in the 1948, 1952, and 1960 Olympics, but the 1956 performance remains their highest achievement in the games.
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