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Who was the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Asian Games in athletics?

1. P.T. Usha
2. M.L. Valsamma
3. Kamaljeet Sandhu
4. Anju Bobby George

Correct answer: Kamaljeet Sandhu

Solution

Kamaljeet Sandhu was the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games medal in athletics. She achieved this historic feat in the 1970 Asian Games. The other athletes are also notable, but not for this first milestone.

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