​_____ is the first woman in India who has won Olympic medal in wrestling.​

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) Sakshi Malik

Explanation:

• Sakshi Malik made history by winning a bronze medal in the 58 kg freestyle wrestling category at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

• She became the first Indian woman wrestler to secure an Olympic medal, marking a significant milestone for women in Indian sports.

• In the bronze medal match, she overcame a 0–5 deficit to defeat Aisuluu Tynybekova of Kyrgyzstan 8–5, showcasing remarkable resilience and skill.

Information Booster:

• Date of Birth: 3 September 1992

• Hometown: Mokhra, Rohtak, Haryana

• Coaches: Ishwar Dahiya (2004–2009), Mandeep Singh (2010–present)

• Awards:

  • Padma Shri (2017) – India's fourth-highest civilian award

  • Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2016) – India's highest sporting honor

• Retirement: Announced in December 2023 following the election of a close aide of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh as Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief.

• Notable Achievements:

  • 2014 Commonwealth Games: Silver medal

  • 2015 Asian Wrestling Championships: Bronze medal

  • 2016 Rio Olympics: Bronze medal

Additional Information:

• (a) Sangeeta Phogat:

  • Not a known figure in Indian wrestling.

  • Possibly a misspelling or confusion with Geeta Phogat.

• (c) Babita Phogat:

  • 2010 Commonwealth Games: Gold medalist

  • 2016 Rio Olympics: Competed but did not medal

  • 2018 Commonwealth Games: Silver medalist

  • Post-retirement: Joined politics, becoming a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

• (d) Geeta Phogat:

  • 2010 Commonwealth Games: Gold medalist

  • 2012 London Olympics: Competed but did not medal

  • 2012 World Wrestling Championships: Bronze medalist

  • 2012 Asian Wrestling Championships: Bronze medalist

  • Notable Achievements:

    • First Indian female wrestler to qualify for the Olympics

    • Inspired the film Dangal, portraying her journey and achievements