Question

Who among the following became the first ever Indian female wrestler to win an Olympic medal?
1. Vinesh Phogat
2. Kavita Devi
3. Babita Kumari
4. Sakshi Malik

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Sakshi Malik

The correct answer is Sakshi Malik.

• Sakshi Malik became the first Indian women wrestler to win an Olympic medal.
  • She won a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
  • She was the fourth Indian woman to have won an Olympic medal in any field.

• The first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal was Karnam Malleshwari.
  • She won a bronze medal in weightlifting at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
• P.V. Sindhu became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic silver medal.
  • She won at the 2016 Rio Olympics in Badminton.
  • She became the youngest Indian woman to win an Olympic medal.