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Who was the first person from independent India to win a medal in the Summer Olympics?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav
  2. Karam Malleswari
  3. Leander Paes
  4. Abhinav Bindra

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav šŸ“š Explanation: K.D. Jadhav made history by becoming the first individual athlete from independent India to win an Olympic medal. He won a Bronze medal in freestyle wrestling at the 1952 Helsinki Summer Olympics. His victory was a moment of immense pride for the newly independent nation. Although he faced many financial hurdles, his dedication made him a legendary figure in Indian sports history.