Who became the first Indian weightlifter to win silver at the Olympics?

August 2, 2021

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2 August 2021

Who became the first Indian weightlifter to win silver at the Olympics?

A. Mirabai Chanu

B. Soniya Chanu

C. Renu Bala Chanu

D. Sanamacha Chanu

Explanation:

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won a silver medal in the women’s 49 kg weightlifting competition to open India’s counter at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She became the first Indian weightlifter to win silver at the Olympics and the second Indian weightlifter after Karnam Malleswari to win an Olympic medal.