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Current Affairs UPPSC 2019 GS-I
Question

Whom did P.V. Sindhu beat to win the first ever Gold Medal for India in Women's Single Badminton Championship in the final match?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Nozomi Okuhara

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Nozomi Okuhara”.
P.V. Sindhu beat Nozomi Okuhara of Japan to win the first-ever gold medal for India in women's singles badminton at the BWF World Championships held in Basel, Switzerland in 2019.

It was a historic moment for Indian badminton as Sindhu became the first Indian shuttler to win a gold medal at the World Championships. She defeated Okuhara in straight sets with a score of 21-7, 21-7 in the final match, showcasing her dominance and skill on the court.

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