Decoding Olympic History: Answers to Popular Questions About India's Sporting Legends

India's journey in the Olympics is a tapestry of triumphs and inspiring stories. From the early days to the modern era, Indian athletes have left an indelible mark on the global stage. In this post, we'll delve into some of the most frequently asked questions about India's Olympic achievements, particularly focusing on the remarkable women who have brought glory to the nation.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. भारत की पहली महिला ओलंपिक विजेता कौन थी? (Who was India's first female Olympic winner?)

Answer: Karnam Malleswari. She won a bronze medal in weightlifting at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, creating history as the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal.

2. ओलंपिक पदक जीतने वाली पहली भारतीय महिला पहलवान कौन थी? (Who was the first Indian female wrestler to win an Olympic medal?)

Answer: Sakshi Malik. She won a bronze medal in the 58kg category at the 2016 Rio Olympics, marking a significant milestone in Indian wrestling.

3. ओलंपिक में पहली भारतीय महिला कौन थी? (Who was the first Indian woman in the Olympics?)

Answer: Nilima Ghose (along with Mary D'Souza Sequeira) in 1952 Helsinki Olympics. They participated in athletics.

4. ओलंपिक पदक जीतने वाली पहली भारतीय महिला भारोत्तोलक कौन थी? (Who was the first Indian female weightlifter to win an Olympic medal?)

Answer: Karnam Malleswari, as mentioned earlier.

5. कर्णम मल्लेश्वरी ने कितने पदक जीते? (How many medals did Karnam Malleswari win?)

Answer: One. She won a bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

6. ओलंपिक में सबसे कम उम्र की महिला स्वर्ण पदक विजेता कौन थी? (Who was the youngest female gold medalist in the Olympics?)

Answer: Marjorie Gestring (USA). She won gold in diving at the 1936 Berlin Olympics at the age of 13 years and 268 days.

7. भारत की प्रसिद्ध महिला खिलाड़ी कौन है? (Who is a famous female athlete from India?)

Answer: There are many! Some notable names include:

• P.T. Usha (Athletics)
• Mary Kom (Boxing)
• Saina Nehwal (Badminton)
• PV Sindhu (Badminton)
• Mithali Raj (Cricket)
• Sakshi Malik (Wrestling)

8. ओलंपिक पदक विजेता प्रथम भारतीय पुरुष कौन था? (Who was the first Indian man to win an Olympic medal?)

Answer: KD JADHAV .

9. सबसे कम उम्र के ओलंपिक पदक विजेता कौन थे? (Who was the youngest Olympic medalist?)

Answer: Dimitrios Loundras (Greece). He won a bronze medal in gymnastics at the 1896 Athens Olympics at the age of 10 years and 218 days.

10. 14 साल का गोल्ड मेडलिस्ट कौन है? (Who is the 14-year-old gold medalist?)

Answer: Klaus Zerta (Germany). He won gold in rowing at the 1960 Rome Olympics at the age of 14 years and 29 days.

11. ओलंपिक में पदक जीतने वाला सबसे छोटा देश कौन सा है? (Which is the Small country to win an Olympic medal?)

Answer: Dominika

12. ओलंपिक में पांच छल्ले का क्या मतलब है? (What do the five rings in the Olympics mean?)

Answer: The five rings represent the five continents (Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania) and symbolize the universality of the Olympics, with at least one color from every national flag in the world being represented in the rings.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Who was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal?

1. P.T. Usha
2. Mary Kom
3. Karnam Malleswari
4. Sakshi Malik

Answer: c) Karnam Malleswari

2. In which sport did Sakshi Malik win an Olympic bronze medal?

1. Boxing
2. Wrestling
3. Weightlifting
4. Badminton

Answer: b) Wrestling

3. Who was the first Indian woman to participate in the Olympics?

1. P.T. Usha
2. Karnam Malleswari
3. Nilima Ghose
4. Mary Kom

Answer: c) Nilima Ghose

4. How many Olympic medals did Karnam Malleswari win?

1. 2
2. 3
3. 1
4. 0

Answer: c) 1

5. Who was the youngest female gold medalist in the Olympics?

1. Sakshi Malik
2. Marjorie Gestring
3. Mary Kom
4. P.T. Usha

Answer: b) Marjorie Gestring

6. Who was the first Indian man to win an Olympic medal?

1. Milkha Singh
2. Dhyan Chand
3. Norman Pritchard
4. Leander Paes

Answer: c) Norman Pritchard

7. Which is the smallest country to win an Olympic gold medal?

1. India
2. Bermuda
3. Greece
4. Japan

Answer: b) Bermuda

8. What do the five rings in the Olympics symbolize?

1. Five sports
2. Five continents
3. Five medals
4. Five athletes

Answer: b) Five continents