In October 2021, who became the first Indian woman to reach the finals and win the Silver medal at the 2021 World Wrestling Champ…

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Question

In October 2021, who became the first Indian woman to reach the finals and win the Silver medal at the 2021 World Wrestling Championships in the 57kg category?

  1. A. Sakshi Malik
  2. B. Vinesh Phogat
  3. C. Anshu Malik (Correct answer)
  4. D. Babita Kumari

Correct Answer

Option C — Anshu Malik

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Anshu Malik.

Key Points

  • Anshu Malik created history at the 2021 World Wrestling Championships held in Oslo, Norway, by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the final of a World Championship in the 57 kg freestyle category.
  • She won the Silver medal, making India proud.
  • Sakshi Malik is an Olympic bronze medalist (2016), Vinesh Phogat is a multi-medal winner at Commonwealth and Asian Games, and Babita Kumari is a Commonwealth Games champion -- but it was Anshu Malik who achieved the 2021 World Championship final.