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    Who became India’s first Asian Games gold medallist by winning the 100m freestyle swimming event at New Delhi in 1951?
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    Who became India’s first Asian Games gold medallist by winning the 100m freestyle swimming event at New Delhi in 1951?

    A.

    Johnny Weissmuller

    B.

    Arjun Singh

    C.

    Mihir Sen

    D.

    Sachin Nag

    Correct option is D

    The correct answer is (d) Sachin Nag.
    Sachin Nag won gold in 100m freestyle at the 1951 Asian Games.
    • The Games were held in New Delhi.
    • He became India’s first Asian Games gold medallist.
    Information Booster:
    • 1951 Asian Games were the first Asian Games.
    • Sachin Nag also won a silver medal in swimming.
    • He later served as a coach and sports administrator.
    • Swimming was among the earliest medal sports for India.
    Additional Knowledge:
    Mihir Sen was famous for long-distance swims, not Asian Games gold.
    • Johnny Weissmuller was an American swimmer.

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