Question

In which of the following events did India get its first individual Olympic gold medal?

• A. Wrestling
• B. Boxing
• C. Weightlifting
• D. Shooting

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Shooting

First Individual Olympic Gold Medal in Shooting

Abhinav Bindra's Historic Achievement

• India's first-ever individual Olympic gold medal was won in the sport of Shooting.

• This historic feat was achieved by Abhinav Bindra.

• The medal was won at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

• Bindra competed in the 10m Air Rifle event.

• His final score was 701.7 points, securing him the top position.

• This victory marked a significant milestone for Indian sports, being the first time an Indian athlete won an individual gold medal at the Olympics.

• Prior to this, India had won individual medals, but never a gold.

• The only other Olympic gold medal for India before 2008 was won by the men's field hockey team in 1980.