CURRENT AFFAIRS

2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who is the India, s first woman boxing professional?
A
Laila Ali
B
Nicola Adams
C
Meltem Akar
D
L Sarita Devi
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mary Kom was the first Indian female boxer to win an Olympic medal. Q. Who is the first Indian woman to win a medal in Olympics? Q.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1876, the first women’s boxing match was held in the United States. In this match Nell Saunders defeated Rose Harland. Her prize was a silver butter dish. Women’s boxing first appeared in the Olympic Games as a demonstration sport in 1904, in St. Louis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mary Kom. Mary Kom is regarded as one of the most decorated athletes and boxers from India having won medals in all the continental events. She was the only female boxer from India to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics and also went on to win the bronze medal.

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