Indian Firsts — Set 2
Sports · भारत में पहली बार · Questions 11–20 of 60
Who was the first Indian to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships?
Correct Answer: A. Anju Bobby George
Anju Bobby George won a bronze medal in the long jump in Paris in 2003. She made history as the first Indian athlete to stand on the podium at this world event. She is a recipient of the Arjuna Award for her excellence.
Who was the first Indian to reach the semi-finals of the Wimbledon Championships?
Correct Answer: A. Ramanathan Krishnan
Ramanathan Krishnan reached the Wimbledon semi-finals twice, in 1960 and 1961. He was one of the finest tennis players India has ever produced. He also led the Indian team to the Davis Cup final in 1966.
Who was the first Indian female wrestler to win an Olympic medal?
Correct Answer: B. Sakshi Malik
Sakshi Malik won a bronze medal in the 58 kg category at the 2016 Rio Olympics. She made history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to medal at the games. Her victory came through a dramatic comeback in the final seconds.
Who was the first captain of the Indian Test cricket team?
Correct Answer: C. C.K. Nayudu
C.K. Nayudu led India in its first ever Test match against England in 1932. He was a legendary batsman known for his powerful hitting abilities. The domestic trophy for the under-23 category is named after him.
Who was the first Indian woman to win a gold medal in boxing at the Asian Games?
Correct Answer: D. Mary Kom
Mary Kom won the gold medal in the flyweight category at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games. She is also a six-time World Amateur Boxing champion. She won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics.
Who was the first Indian to win a medal in fencing at an international event (Commonwealth Fencing Championship)?
Correct Answer: A. Bhavani Devi
Bhavani Devi became the first Indian fencer to qualify for the Olympic Games in 2021. She won a gold medal at the satellite world cup event in Iceland in 2017. She has been instrumental in popularizing fencing in India.
Who was the first Indian footballer to play for a European club?
Correct Answer: B. Mohammed Salim
Mohammed Salim played for the Scottish club Celtic FC in 1936. He famously played in the matches while being barefoot or wearing bandages. He was a pioneer for Indian footballers looking to play abroad.
Who was 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 a heartbreaking one-hundredth of a second. She is famously known as the 'Payyoli Express'.
Who was the first Indian to win the World Amateur Billiards Championship?
Correct Answer: D. Wilson Jones
Wilson Jones won the world title in 1958, becoming India's first world champion in any sport. He won the championship again in 1964. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan for his contributions to cuesports.
Who was the first Indian woman to become a World No. 1 in Badminton?
Correct Answer: C. Saina Nehwal
Saina Nehwal achieved the world number one ranking in 2015. She was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in badminton (bronze in 2012). Her career has been marked by numerous international titles.