Question: Who among the following became the 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)
Related facts:
(a) Vinesh Phogat
(b) Babita Phogat
(c) Deepa Malik
(d) None of the above
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- On 18th September, 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 Phogat defeated two-time world bronze medalist Maria Prevolaraki of Greece to clinch a bronze medal in 53 kg freestyle event.
- She is only the fourth Indian female wrestler to win a medal at the prestigious tournament.
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