🇬🇧 ENGLISH VERSION (Complete)

Why in the News?

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced the passing of former Indian midfielder Mohan Singh on May 7, 2026.

🔑 Key Highlights

1. International Career

Debut Match

• Opponent:
• Burma
• Date:
• March 22, 1972
• Venue:
• Rangoon
• Tournament:
• Pre-Olympic Tournament

International Caps

• Played:
• 3 matches for India

2. Domestic Achievements

Santosh Trophy

• Represented:
• Bengal
• Achievement:
• Helped Bengal win the title in 1972
• Contribution:
• Scored 2 goals

3. Club Career

East Bengal FC

• Played in:
• 1972 and 1975
• Goals:
• 11 goals

Major Competitions

Scored in:

• Calcutta Football League
• IFA Shield
• Durand Cup

4. Other Clubs

Mohun Bagan Super Giant

• Played:
• 1973–1974
• Achievement:
• Won Durand Cup in 1974

Mohammedan Sporting Club

• Final club before retirement:
• 1976

ℹ️ Additional Information

All India Football Federation (AIFF)

• Established:
• 1937
• Headquarters:
• New Delhi

Santosh Trophy

• National football championship among states
• Established:
• 1941

Durand Cup

• Oldest football tournament in Asia
• Fifth oldest football tournament in the world
• Established:
• 1888

🎯 Significance

• Mohan Singh was among the notable footballers of Indian football during the 1970s.
• His contributions to Bengal football and Indian domestic football remain memorable.

🇮🇳 हिंदी संस्करण (पूर्ण)

समाचार में क्यों?

All India Football Federation (AIFF) ने पूर्व भारतीय फुटबॉलर Mohan Singh के निधन की घोषणा की।

🔑 मुख्य बिंदु

1. अंतरराष्ट्रीय करियर

• डेब्यू:
• 22 मार्च 1972
• विरोधी:
• Burma
• टूर्नामेंट:
• Pre-Olympic Tournament
• कुल कैप:
• 3

2. Santosh Trophy

• बंगाल का प्रतिनिधित्व किया
• 1972 में खिताब जीतने में योगदान
• 2 गोल किए

3. क्लब करियर

East Bengal FC

• 11 गोल

Mohun Bagan Super Giant

• 1974 Durand Cup विजेता

Mohammedan Sporting Club

• अंतिम क्लब

ℹ️ अतिरिक्त जानकारी

AIFF

• स्थापना:
• 1937
• मुख्यालय:
• नई दिल्ली

Santosh Trophy

• स्थापना:
• 1941

Durand Cup

• एशिया का सबसे पुराना फुटबॉल टूर्नामेंट
• स्थापना:
• 1888

🎯 महत्व

• भारतीय फुटबॉल में महत्वपूर्ण योगदान
• बंगाल फुटबॉल के प्रमुख खिलाड़ी

🧠 BILINGUAL MCQs (Exam Ready)

Q1. Which former Indian footballer passed away in May 2026?

मई 2026 में किस पूर्व भारतीय फुटबॉलर का निधन हुआ?

A. PK Banerjee

B. Baichung Bhutia

C. Mohan Singh ✅

D. Sunil Chhetri

Q2. Mohan Singh played as which position?

मोहन सिंह किस पोजीशन पर खेलते थे?

A. Goalkeeper

B. Defender

C. Midfielder / मिडफील्डर ✅

D. Striker

Q3. Mohan Singh made international debut against which country?

मोहन सिंह ने किस देश के खिलाफ डेब्यू किया?

A. Nepal

B. Burma / बर्मा ✅

C. Thailand

D. Pakistan

Q4. Which team did Mohan Singh represent in Santosh Trophy?

Santosh Trophy में उन्होंने किस राज्य का प्रतिनिधित्व किया?

A. Punjab

B. Goa

C. Bengal / बंगाल ✅

D. Kerala

Q5. Mohan Singh won Durand Cup with which club in 1974?

1974 में Durand Cup किस क्लब के साथ जीता?

A. East Bengal

B. Mohun Bagan Super Giant ✅

C. Mohammedan Sporting

D. Churchill Brothers

Q6. AIFF headquarters located at?

AIFF का मुख्यालय कहाँ है?

A. Kolkata

B. Mumbai

C. New Delhi ✅

D. Chennai

Q7. Santosh Trophy established in?

Santosh Trophy कब शुरू हुई?

A. 1937

B. 1941 / 1941 ✅

C. 1950

D. 1960

Q8. Durand Cup established in?

Durand Cup की स्थापना कब हुई?

A. 1888 / 1888 ✅

B. 1900

C. 1911

D. 1925