How many gold medals has India won in athletics till Paris Olympics 2024?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option 1 (1)
Explanation:
As of the 2024 Paris Olympics, India has won a total of one gold medal in athletics in the history of the Olympic Games. This historic gold medal was won by Neeraj Chopra at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021) in the men's javelin throw event with a throw of 87.58 meters. Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, bringing the total number of gold medals in athletics to one.
Additional Facts:
Neeraj Chopra: He is the first Indian to win a gold medal in athletics and the second Indian (after Abhinav Bindra) to win gold in an individual category.
Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal at this Olympics with a throw of 89.45 meters.
Milkha Singh and P.T. Usha: Both of these great athletes finished fourth in the Olympics, but narrowly missed out on a medal.
Possible questions for upcoming exams:
Who was the first Indian to win a gold medal in an individual Olympic event? (Answer: Abhinav Bindra - 2008 Beijing Olympics, shooting)
What medal did Neeraj Chopra win at the 2024 Paris Olympics? (Answer: Silver medal)
What was the gold medal-winning distance thrown by Neeraj Chopra at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics? (Answer: 87.58 meters)