Consider the following statements about Indian women at the Winter Olympics:
1) Shailaja Kumar was the first Indian woman to compete in 1988.
2) Neha Ahuja was the first to qualify by standards in 2006.
3) India has regularly sent multiple women athletes since 1988.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer
Only 1 and 2 are correct.
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because Shailaja Kumar was the first Indian woman to compete in the Winter Olympics in 1988.
Statement 2 is correct because Neha Ahuja was the first Indian woman to qualify on merit standards for the Winter Olympics in 2006.
Statement 3 is incorrect because India has not regularly sent multiple women athletes to the Winter Olympics; participation has remained limited over the years.
Key Points
• Shailaja Kumar was the first Indian woman Winter Olympian.
• Neha Ahuja qualified on merit for the 2006 Winter Olympics.
• India’s participation in Winter Olympics has been limited.
Additional Facts
• India first participated in the Winter Olympics in 1988.
• Winter sports participation from India has been minimal.
• These athletes mainly competed in alpine skiing.
Important Questions
Question: When did India first participate in the Winter Olympics?
Answer: 1988.
Question: Neha Ahuja is associated with which sport?
Answer: Alpine skiing.