Current Affairs question from Sub Inspector exam, 2022 by JKSSB
In October 2021, who became the first Indian woman to reach the finals and win the Silver medal at the 2021 World Wrestling Championships in the 57kg category?
Last updated May 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
Anshu Malik
In October 2021, at the age of 19, Anshu Malik made history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the finals and win a Silver medal at the World Wrestling Championships held in Oslo, Norway.
Key Highlights:
Category: She competed in the women's 57kg freestyle category.
Final Match: She faced the three-time world champion and Olympic gold medalist Helen Maroulis (USA) in the final.
Historic Feat: Before her, only five Indian women (Alka Tomar, Geeta Phogat, Babita Phogat, Pooja Dhanda, and Vinesh Phogat) had won medals at the World Championships, but all of them were Bronze.
Other 2021 Medalists: Sarita Mor also won a Bronze medal at the same championships in the 59kg category.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
