Question: The First Indian Female Wrestler to Win a Medal at the Olympics is ________
(This question was previously asked in MP Patwari and MPPEB Group 2 Subgroup 4 Labour Inspector exam.)
A. Babita Kumari
B. Sakshi Malik
C. Geeta Phogat
D. Vinesh Phogat
Answer: Option B
Sakshi Malik won a bronze medal in wrestling at the 2016 Rio Olympics, making history. She became the first female wrestler from India to win an Olympic medal on August 18, 2016. Sakshi defeated Kyrgyz opponent Aisuluu Tynybekova to win a bronze medal in the 58 kg freestyle category. Sakshi, who comes from a small town in Haryana, became a national role model. Sakshi Malik's Olympic medal inspires sportswomen due to her perseverance and dedication.
She also became the fourth Indian woman to win an Olympic medal and India's first medalist at the Rio Games at the young age of 23.
Highlights in Indian Female Wrestling History
Several remarkable Indian women have made their mark in the Olympics:
- Karnam Malleswari: First Indian woman to win an Olympic medal, bronze in weightlifting at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
- Mary Kom: Bronze medalist in boxing at the 2012 London Olympics.
- Saina Nehwal: Bronze medalist in badminton at the 2012 London Olympics.
- P. V. Sindhu: Silver medal in badminton at Rio 2016. Bronze medal at Tokyo 2020, becoming the only Indian woman to win two Olympic medals.
- Sakshi Malik: Bronze medal in wrestling at Rio 2016. It was a historic moment for Indian woman wrestler Olympic medalists.
- Saikhom Mirabai Chanu: Silver medal in weightlifting at Tokyo 2020.
- Lovlina Borgohain: Bronze medal in boxing at Tokyo 2020.
This question is very important for those who are preparing for government exams.
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