Which Indian weightlifter won silver in the Tokyo Olympics 2020?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Answer: Mirabai Chanu.
Explanation:
Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu created history by winning a silver medal in the women's 49 kg category at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 (held in 2021).
She became the second Indian weightlifter to win an Olympic medal, following Karnam Malleswari (Sydney 2000). Chanu achieved this feat by lifting a total weight of 202 kg (87 kg in Snatch + 115 kg in Clean and Jerk). She hails from the state of Manipur and has also been honored by the Government of India with the Padma Shri and the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
Additional Points:
Sanjita Chanu: A two-time Commonwealth Games gold medalist weightlifter.
Bindyarani Devi: She won a silver medal in the 55 kg category at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Gurdeep Singh: A male weightlifter and Commonwealth Games medalist.
Potential Exam Questions and Answers:
Question: Mirabai Chanu is a resident of which state?
Answer: Manipur.
Question: In which weight category did Chanu win a medal at the Tokyo Olympics?
Answer: 49 kg category.