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Statewise GK · Q996

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Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 996

Q996

Name the first Indian woman who won Gold medal at any Asian Games.

A.
Kamaljeet Sandhu
Answer
B.
Gurjit Kaur
C.
Heena Sindhu
D.
None of them

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Kamaljeet Sandhu is a former woman Indian athlete who won Gold Medal at 1970 Asian Games in 400 m race. She ran the distance in 57.3 seconds. She was the first Indian woman to win Gold Medal at any Asian Games. She received Padma Shri Award in 1971. She participated in 1972 Olympics.