Which Indian has been awarded the most medals in Commonwealth Games history?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Jaspal Rana.
Explanation:
☛ Renowned Indian shooter Jaspal Rana holds the record for winning the highest number of medals for India in the history of the Commonwealth Games (CWG).
☛ Across various editions from 1994 to 2006, he won a total of 15 medals, which includes 9 Gold, 4 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals.
☛ He excelled primarily in the 25m Centre Fire Pistol and Standard Pistol events.
☛ For his remarkable sporting achievements, he was conferred with the Arjuna Award in 1994 and the Dronacharya Award in 2020.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Abhinav Bindra: India's first individual Olympic gold medalist won 9 medals (including 5 Gold) across various editions of the Commonwealth Games in shooting events.
☛ Sushil Kumar: He won 3 consecutive Gold medals in wrestling at the Commonwealth Games (2010 Delhi, 2014 Glasgow, and 2018 Gold Coast).
☛ Vijender Singh: He won 3 Commonwealth Games medals (Silver in 2006, Bronze in 2010, and Silver in 2014) in middleweight boxing.
☛ First CWG Edition: The Commonwealth Games were first held in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada, originally known as the British Empire Games.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ Who was the first Indian athlete to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games? → Rashid Anwar (Bronze in Wrestling, 1934)
☛ Who became the first independent Indian athlete to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games? → Milkha Singh (440 yards race, 1958 Cardiff)
☛ In which year did India host the Commonwealth Games for the first time? → 2010 (New Delhi)
☛ Who was the first Indian woman to win an individual gold medal at the Commonwealth Games? → Krishna Poonia (Discus Throw, 2010)
☛ Where were the 2022 Commonwealth Games hosted? → Birmingham, England