In which year did Roshan Mistry become the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games medal when she took the silver in the 100-m sprint?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1951, Asian Games.
Roshan Mistry became the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Asian Games when she secured a silver medal in the 100-meter sprint at the inaugural Asian Games held in New Delhi in 1951. Her achievement marked a significant milestone in Indian sports history, inspiring future generations of female athletes in track and field events. Mistry’s success demonstrated India’s emerging presence in international athletics, especially in women’s sports, at a time when female participation in competitive sports was still limited in the country.