Indian Athletes — Set 4
Sports · भारतीय खिलाड़ी · Questions 31–40 of 80
Who is the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships (U-20)?
Correct Answer: D. Hima Das
Hima Das won the gold medal in the 400m race at the 2018 U-20 World Championships in Finland. This was the first gold medal for India at any global track event. Her achievement made her a household name across the country.
Gagan Narang won an Olympic bronze medal in 2012 in which event?
Correct Answer: A. Shooting
The correct answer is 'Shooting'. Gagan Narang won the bronze medal in the Men's 10m Air Rifle event at the London Olympics. He is also a multiple gold medalist at the Commonwealth Games. He now runs an academy to train future Indian shooters.
Which Indian woman cricketer holds the record for the most runs in international cricket?
Correct Answer: B. Mithali Raj
Mithali Raj is the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket and former captain of India. She is the only female cricketer to surpass the 7,000-run mark in WODIs. She led India to two World Cup finals during her career.
Sakshi Malik won an Olympic medal in which weight category in wrestling?
Correct Answer: C. 58 kg
Sakshi Malik won the bronze medal in the 58 kg freestyle wrestling at the 2016 Rio Olympics. She was the first Indian woman wrestler to win an Olympic medal. She achieved this by winning a thrilling repechage match.
Who is the first Indian golfer to join the PGA Tour?
Correct Answer: D. Arjun Atwal
Arjun Atwal became the first Indian to play and win on the US-based PGA Tour. He won the Wyndham Championship in 2010 to make this historic breakthrough. He is one of the most successful professional golfers from India.
Which Indian boxer won the bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics?
Correct Answer: A. Vijender Singh
Vijender Singh won the bronze medal in the middleweight category in 2008. This was India's first-ever Olympic medal in the sport of boxing. He later turned professional and had a successful career in pro-boxing.
Bhaichung Bhutia is a legendary name in which Indian sport?
Correct Answer: C. Football
Bhaichung Bhutia is often considered the torchbearer of Indian football in the international arena. He was the first Indian footballer to play professionally for a European club. He has been honored with the Arjuna Award and the Padma Shri.
Who is the first Indian woman to reach the final of an Olympic track event?
Correct Answer: D. P. T. Usha
P. T. Usha reached the final of the 400m hurdles at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. She missed the bronze medal by just 1/100th of a second in a photo finish. This remains the closest an Indian track athlete has come to an Olympic medal.
Deepa Malik is the first Indian woman to win a medal at the?
Correct Answer: A. Paralympic Games
Deepa Malik won a silver medal in shot put at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. She became the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic medal. She is an inspiration for athletes with disabilities across the globe.
Manika Batra is a leading Indian athlete in which sport?
Correct Answer: B. Table Tennis
Manika Batra won four medals including two golds at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. She is the first Indian woman to win a singles gold in table tennis at the CWG. She was awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna in 2020.