Question: Who is the first Indian woman player to win a medal in international skiing competition?
(a) Nutan Thakur
(b) Aanchal Thakur
(c) Shreya Thakkar
(d) Rajni Kothari
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- Internationally organized skiing competition ‘Alpine Ejder 3200 Cup’ concluded in Turkey. (6-9 January, 2018)
- On January 9th, 2018, India’s Aanchal Thakur won the bronze medal in the Slalom (Skiing race on spiral path) race category.
- She is first Indian player to win a medal in the international skiing competition
- Alpine Ejder 3200 Cup was organized by the International Ski Federation (FIS).
- It is known that Aanchal Thakur is a resident of Burua village of Manali district of Himachal Pradesh.
Reference:
http://www.firstpost.com/sports/aanchal-thakur-creates-history-by-winning-indias-first-medal-in-an-international-skiing-competition-4296171.html
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-42617391