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In which Olympic Games did Vijender Singh win India's first-ever Olympic medal in boxing?

1. 2008 Beijing
2. 2004 Athens
3. 2012 London
4. 2016 Rio

Correct answer: 2008 Beijing

Solution

Vijender Singh won a bronze medal in boxing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. It was India's first Olympic medal in boxing.

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