Question 1

Sushil Kumar won an Olympic Bronze medal in wrestling at which Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Beijing 2008. Sushil Kumar won a Bronze medal in wrestling (66 kg freestyle) at the Beijing 2008 Olympics, becoming one of India's most celebrated wrestlers. He went on to win a Silver medal at London 2012, making him the only Indian to win two individual Olympic medals. Sushil Kumar hails from Haryana and is one of the greatest wrestlers India has produced.

Question 2

At which Olympics did Sushil Kumar win the Silver medal?

Accepted Answer

London 2012. Sushil Kumar won the Silver medal in wrestling (66 kg freestyle) at the London 2012 Olympics. This made him the first Indian athlete to win individual medals at two consecutive Olympics. His silver at London 2012, combined with his bronze at Beijing 2008, cemented his legacy as India's greatest wrestler.

Question 3

Sushil Kumar is notable for being the only Indian to win:

Accepted Answer

Two individual Olympic medals. Sushil Kumar is the only Indian to win two individual Olympic medals — Bronze at Beijing 2008 and Silver at London 2012. This achievement made him a national icon and inspired a generation of Indian wrestlers. He represented Haryana and trained at the Chhatrasal Stadium in Delhi.

Question 4

Yogeshwar Dutt won a Bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympics. This medal was later upgraded to what?

Accepted Answer

Silver medal. Yogeshwar Dutt won a Bronze medal in wrestling (60 kg freestyle) at the London 2012 Olympics. The medal was later upgraded to Silver after the original Silver medallist (Besik Kudukhov of Russia) was disqualified due to a doping violation. Yogeshwar Dutt is from Sonipat, Haryana and is one of India's celebrated wrestlers.

Question 5

Bajrang Punia won a Bronze medal in wrestling at which Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Tokyo 2020. Bajrang Punia won a Bronze medal in men's freestyle wrestling (65 kg) at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021). He is from Jhajjar district of Haryana and is one of India's top wrestlers on the international circuit. Bajrang has consistently performed well at world championships and Asian Games.

Sports & Olympic Medals — Set 1