Mohan Singh, former India footballer, dies aged 78
Why in the news
Indian football lost a former midfielder with the death of Mohan Singh in Kolkata at the age of 78.
Key facts
- Person: Mohan Singh, former India football midfielder.
- Age and place: 78, Kolkata.
- National duty: India’s 1972 Pre-Olympic campaign.
- Club career: leading sides, namely East Bengal, Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan Sporting Club.
Career snapshot
- Active in Indian football mainly during the 1970s.
- Remembered for a major contribution to the game in that decade.
Exam angle
- Person in the news: Mohan Singh (football).
- Event linked to his India career: 1972 Pre-Olympic.
- Obituary questions usually ask the sport, the age and the clubs.