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Who was the first Indian to win an individual medal in the Olympics?
Who was the first Indian to win an individual medal in the Olympics?
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K.D. Jadhav's victory in the 1952 Olympics was historic and marked India's first individual Olympic medal.
Updated On: Apr 21, 2025
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K.D. Jadhav was the first Indian to win an individual medal in the Olympics. He won a bronze medal in wrestling at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics.
Therefore, the correct answer is "K.D. Jadhav."
Therefore, the correct answer is "K.D. Jadhav."
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