PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary 2023
Answer
Karnam Malleswari
Explanation
Weightlifter Karnam Malleswari made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal. She achieved this monumental feat at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, where she won the bronze medal in the 69 kg weightlifting category by lifting a combined total of 240 kg.
Key Points
- > Sport: Weightlifting.
- > Event: 2000 Sydney Olympics.
- > Medal won: Bronze.
- > Category: 69 kg women's weightlifting.
- > P.T. Usha famously missed a bronze by 1/100th of a second in 1984.
- > Mary Kom won boxing bronze in London 2012.
- > P.V. Sindhu is the first Indian woman to win a Silver (2016) and two Olympic medals.
Additional Information
First Olympic Medals by Indian Women
| Athlete | Sport | Year/Games | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnam Malleswari | Weightlifting | 2000 Sydney | Bronze |
| Saina Nehwal | Badminton | 2012 London | Bronze |
| Mary Kom | Boxing | 2012 London | Bronze |
| P.V. Sindhu | Badminton | 2016 Rio | Silver |
Memory Tips
- Think of Lifting the Curse: Karnam Malleswari lifted the heavy barrier for Indian women by winning in weightlifting.