Opened in 1922 and promoted in 1929, this institution has the logo of a rising sun.
Why is this institution so important in relation to Sailen Manna?

The institution is Howrah Union. Sailen Manna started his football career with Howrah Union.

This is the cover of an iconic publication. What is the alphabet which has been erased before “A” and why is this publication so important with relation to Sailen Manna?

“F”. The English FA Yearbook of 1952-53 included Sailen Manna in the list of 10 best
captains in the world. He was the only Asian to have made it to distinguished list.

Established in 1851, how is this iconic building associated with Sailen Manna?

This is the Geological Survey of India building in Calcutta. Sailen Manna did his graduation from Surendra Nath College and got a job in Geological Survey of India.

In the illustrious history of Indian football, Gostho Paul holds the distinction of being the first, and Bembem Devi stands out as the only woman to achieve this honour. Can you identify Sailen Manna’s unique position on this distinguished list?

Sailen Manna was the second footballer to receive the Padma Shri Award, the fourth-
highest civilian award in India.

This tournament was initially organised to coincide with the visit of Princess Elizabeth to a neighbouring country. However, the visit was cancelled due to the death of King George VI. India won all four editions of the tournament, with Sailen Manna captaining the team in three of them. When the organisers attempted to renew the tournament after a one-year hiatus, the AIFF decided to withdraw its involvement. The chief organizer remarked, “Without India, the tournament is dead.” Can you name this tournament?

The Asian Quadrangular Football Tournament held in Colombo in 1952, in Rangoon in 1953, in Calcutta in 1954 and in Dacca in 1955.

Of the playing XI, Taj Mohammed, K.P. Dhanraj and Thenmadom Varghese were exceptions. Sailen Manna was not an exception. What exception are we talking about?

The Indian football team made its first Olympic appearance in a match against France in 1948 London Olympics. Of the players who were on the team roster, all
were barefooted except the three.

Three hours passed since the match had ended. It was 9 o’clock at night. Noticing that thousands of supporters still surrounded the tent, I fled through the back door along with Prasun Banerjee and took refuge at a restaurant by the side of the river Ganges. It was only at 2.30am, well past midnight, that Sailen Manna came in a police jeep and rescued us to a mess at Elliot Road. Which match is being referred to here and who is speaking about his indebtedness to Sailen Manna?

The IFA Shield Final of 1975 where East Bengal defeated Mohun Bagan 5-0 and the person who is thanking Sailen Manna in his statement is Subrata Bhattacharya. All matches are not won by margins and all matches don’t end on the field. Sailen
Manna showed immense sportsmanship as an administrator of Mohun Bagan that day.

Who is this woman and how is she related to a very funny hearsay related to the life of Sailen Manna?

After their valiant display against France in the 1948 London Olympics, the Indian football team was invited to Buckingham Palace by King George VI. Sailen Manna was asked by Princess Margaret if he wasn’t afraid to play barefoot. Manna explained that they preferred it as it made ball control easier. Some said Mannada told the princess, “Strength is in the mind.” Others recalled that King George VI asked him to roll up his trousers to see if his legs were made of steel.

Identify the players involved and the dubious feat they accomplished during one
of the most iconic matches in Indian football history where France defeated us 2-
1 during the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.

Sailen Manna

Mahabir Prasad and Sailen Manna both missed penalty kicks in the valiant 1-2 defeat against France in the match. Sailen Manna later expressed regret for not taking the second penalty shot himself.

Rinus Michels led the Ajax football team which was defeated by the India national team 5-1 during their tour of Europe following their illustrious show against France at the 1948 Olympics. This was a significant moment in Indian football history that showcased India’s footballing talent to the world. Sailen Manna was part of that moment too. Rinus is credited with a significant invention related to football. What was it?

He is credited with the invention of a major football playing style and set of tactics known as Total Football in the 1970s.