Question
Download Solution PDFWho was the first Indian, and Asian, tennis player to win an Olympic medal?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Leander Paes.Key Points
- Leander Paes won a bronze medal in the men's singles tennis event at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, making him the first Indian and Asian tennis player to win an Olympic medal.
- Ankita Raina, PV Sindhu, and Purav Raja have not won Olympic medals in tennis.
- PV Sindhu has won an Olympic medal in badminton, but not in tennis.
Additional Information
- Leander Paes is a former Indian tennis player who has won multiple Grand Slam titles in doubles and mixed doubles events.
- Ankita Raina is a current Indian tennis player who has won several ITF singles and doubles titles.
- PV Sindhu is an Indian badminton player who won a silver medal in the women's singles event at the 2016 Olympics.
- Purav Raja is a current Indian tennis player who has won several ATP doubles titles.
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