Question

Whom did P.V. Sindhu beat to win the first ever Gold Medal for India in Women's Single Badminton Championship in the final match?

  1. Carolina Marin
  2. Tai Tzu Ying
  3. Nozomi Okuhara
  4. None of these

Answer:

Option C: Nozomi Okuhara

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Nozomi Okuhara”.

P.V. Sindhu beat Nozomi Okuhara of Japan to win the first-ever gold medal for India in women's singles badminton at the BWF World Championships held in Basel, Switzerland in 2019.

It was a historic moment for Indian badminton as Sindhu became the first Indian shuttler to win a gold medal at the World Championships. She defeated Okuhara in straight sets with a score of 21-7, 21-7 in the final match, showcasing her dominance and skill on the court.