Which Indian woman was the pioneer in winning a silver medal at the Olympic Games?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Answer: P. V. Sindhu
Explanation: P. V. Sindhu became the first Indian woman to win a silver medal at the Olympic Games. She achieved this milestone at the 2016 Rio Olympics in badminton (women’s singles).
She reached the final and secured the silver medal, marking a historic moment in Indian sports.
Additional Key Facts
Sindhu lost the final to Carolina Marín of Spain.
She later won a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, becoming the first Indian woman with two Olympic medals.
Before Sindhu, Indian women had won Olympic medals, but none had won silver.
Karnam Malleswari was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal (bronze in 2000).
“First Indian woman Olympic medal” → Karnam Malleswari (Bronze)
“First Indian woman Olympic silver medal” → P. V. Sindhu
Potential Exam Questions with Answers
Question: In which Olympic Games did P. V. Sindhu win her silver medal?
Answer: 2016 Rio Olympics
Question: Who defeated P. V. Sindhu in the final of the 2016 Olympics?
Answer: Carolina Marín