Question
Download Solution PDFThe first Indian woman powerlifter who participated in the Tokyo Paralympics 2020 was ______.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Sakina Khatun.
Key Points
- Sakina Khatun:-
- She is a native of West Bengal, India. She started powerlifting in 2013 and has since won several medals at the national and international levels.
- She won a gold medal at the 2019 Asian Para Powerlifting Championships and a silver medal at the 2019 World Para Powerlifting Championships.
- The first Indian woman powerlifter who participated in the Tokyo Paralympics 2020 was Sakina Khatun.
- She competed in the women's 50 kg category and finished in sixth place.
Additional Information
- Tokyo Paralympics 2020:-
- The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games were held from August 24 to September 5, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
- They were the 16th Summer Paralympic Games as organized by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
- Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tokyo Paralympics were a resounding success, with over 4,400 athletes from 162 countries competing in 539 medal events across 22 sports.
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