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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following medal has been won by boxer Shiva Thapa in the ongoing Olympic Test Event?
A
Bronze Medal
B
Gold Medal
C
Silver Medal
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -With a silver medal in the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics, his international renown began. His impact began to be felt on the senior stage as he bagged gold in the 56kg category at the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Astana and punched his ticket for the London 2012 Olympics.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mary Kom - the most successful boxer at the Women’s World Boxing Championships - was also the first Indian boxer to win a medal at the global event with a silver in the light flyweight (48kg) category at the inaugural edition.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shiva Thapa won the 2016 Arjuna Award for Boxing. He became the first Indian boxer to qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympics by entering the Asian Qualifying Tournament’s final. Shiva Thapa participated in the 2012 London Olympics, and was the youngest Indian boxer to qualify for the Olympics.

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