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Who was the first Indian woman badminton player to win an individual Olympic medal?

1. P.V. Sindhu
2. Saina Nehwal
3. Jwala Gutta
4. Ashwini Ponnappa

Correct answer: Saina Nehwal

Solution

Saina Nehwal won the bronze medal in women's singles badminton at the 2012 London Olympics. This made her the first Indian woman badminton player to win an individual Olympic medal.

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