In which sport did India win its first individual Olympic medal?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: C. Wrestling

India won its first individual Olympic medal in wrestling at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics when Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav won a bronze medal in the men’s freestyle wrestling (bantamweight category). This was India's first-ever individual medal in the history of the Olympic Games.

• Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav:
  • Won bronze in 1952 Helsinki Olympics.
  • First Indian athlete to win an individual Olympic medal.
  • Known for his agile wrestling techniques.
• Other Key Olympic Achievements:
  • First Olympic Gold (Individual): Abhinav Bindra (Shooting, 2008 Beijing Olympics).
  • First Female Olympic Medalist: Karnam Malleswari (Weightlifting, 2000 Sydney Olympics).