Which Indian para-athlete became the first para archer to receive the Padma Shri after winning a historic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympics?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Harvinder Singh.
Harvinder Singh created history at the 2024 Paris Paralympics by becoming the first Indian archer to win a gold medal in either the Olympics or Paralympics. Following this monumental achievement, he became the first Indian para archer to be honored with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in early 2025. Harvinder, who holds a PhD in Economics, had previously won a bronze at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, making him India's most successful para archer and a trailblazer for the sport in the country.