First Indian Woman Wrestler to Win Asian Games Gold Medal

First Indian Woman Wrestler to Win Asian Games Gold Medal

Question: Who recently got the gold medal in Asian Games to become the first Indian woman wrestler?
(a) Sakhi Malik
(b) Pooja Chanda
(c) Gita Fogat
(d) Vinesh Phogat
Answer- (d)
Related facts:

• On August 19, 2018, Indian women's wrestler Vinesh Phogat became the first Indian woman wrestler to win gold medal in Asian Games.
• In the 18th Asian Games, Vineesh got gold medal in the 50 kg weight category, after defeating Japanese Eri Yuki by 6-2.
• It was India's second gold medal in Asian Games 2018.
• Vinesh Phogat have also won 2 gold medal in Commonwealth Games (2014, 2018).
• Earlier, Vineesh won a bronze medal in the 2014 Incheon Asian Games.

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