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The Summer Olympics held in ______ in August 2004 featured India's first Olympic shooting medal won by Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Athens, Greece.
The 2004 Summer Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, marking the Games' return to their historical birthplace. It was a landmark event for Indian sports as Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore won a Silver medal in the Men's Double Trap shooting event. This was India’s first-ever individual silver medal in Olympic history. His achievement broke a long drought in individual podium finishes and paved the way for India's future dominance and interest in professional shooting sports.