Who was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic silver medal?
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Explanation
Correct Answer:
P. V. Sindhu
Explanation:
Badminton player P. V. Sindhu is the first Indian woman to win an Olympic silver medal. She achieved this historic milestone at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016 by securing the silver medal in the women's singles badminton event. Furthermore, she later won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, becoming the first and only Indian woman to win two individual Olympic medals.
Additional Points:
Karnam Malleswari was the first Indian woman to win any Olympic medal (bronze in weightlifting at the 2000 Sydney Olympics). P. V. Sindhu stands out as the first Indian woman to upgrade that feat to a silver medal and subsequently win multiple individual medals.
Important Questions and Answers:
Question: At which Olympic games did P. V. Sindhu win her silver medal?
Answer: Rio Olympics 2016.
Question: Who is the first Indian woman to win two individual Olympic medals?
Answer: P. V. Sindhu.