Which athlete's victory marked India's inaugural gold medal moment in the Youth Olympics?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Answer: Jeremy Lalrinnunga
Explanation:
- Mizoram-based weightlifter Jeremy Lalrinnunga made history by winning India's first gold medal at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics, held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He achieved this feat by lifting a total weight of 274 kg (124 kg in the Snatch + 150 kg in the Clean and Jerk) in the 62 kg weight category.
Additional Points:
- •Historic Moment: Jeremy became the first Indian athlete in the history of the Youth Olympics to win a gold medal.
- •Commonwealth Games: Jeremy later went on to win a gold medal at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games as well.
- •Manu Bhaker: Shooter Manu Bhaker also won a gold medal in the same competition (2018 Youth Olympics); however, chronologically, Jeremy won his medal first.
Potential Q&A:
Question: Which sport is Jeremy Lalrinnunga associated with?
Answer: Weightlifting.
Question: Where were the 2018 Youth Olympic Games held?
Answer: Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Question: Which Indian state does Jeremy Lalrinnunga hail from?
Answer: Mizoram.