Question:Who became first Indian wrestler to qualify for 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
(a) Vinesh Phogat
(b) Babita Phogat
(c) Deepa malik
(d) None of the above
Answer:(a)
Realated facts:
- On September 18, 2019, India’s star wrestler Vinesh Phogat qualified for the 2020 Olympics after beating fancied American Sarah Hildebrandt in the World Championships in Nur Sultan, Kazakhstan.
- She scored an impressive 8-2 win over the world championship silver medalist to secure her place at the Tokyo Games.
- Vinesh won wrestle in the bronze-medal bout against Maria Prevolaraki of Germany.
- Earlier, she had stormed to a 5-0 win over Ukraine’s Yuliya Khalvadzhy in the first round of repechage in the 53kg category to remain in contention for an Olympic quota and a bronze medal.
Links:
http://www.newsonair.com/News?title=Vinesh-Phogat-becomes-first-Indian-wrestler-to-qualify-for-2020-Tokyo-Olympics&id=371739
https://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/vinesh-phogat-becomes-the-first-indian-wrestler-to-qualify-for-tokyo-olympics/article29447696.ece