IAAF continental cup

Czech Republic Athletics Continental Cup

Question-Who created history by becoming the first Indian to win a medal at the IAAF continental cup held in Czech Republic,?
(a)Arpinder Singh
(b)Upinder singh
(c)Mohammad Anas
(d)Neeraj Chopra
Answer- (a)
Related facts-

  • Arpinder singh has won a bronze medal at the IAAF continental cup held in Ostrava, Czech Republic.
  • He won the medal in triple jump event and become the first Indian to win a medal at the IAAF continental cup.
  • Gold and silver medal won by Christian Taylor and Hugues Fabrice Zango
  • Arpinder came into the event by winning the gold medal at Asian Games in Indonesia.

Reference-

https://www.iaaf.org/competitions/iaaf-continental-cup/iaaf-continental-cup-ostrava-2018-6020/news/report/men/triple-jump/final

https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/iaaf-continental-cup-arpinder-singh-medal-neeraj-chopra-5347564/