Question

    Which athlete from India was the only winner of any

    medal in the London Paralympics?
    A Jaideep Deswal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Girisha Nagarajegowda Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Narender Ranbir Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Amit Kumar Saroha Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Sharath Gayakwad Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Girisha Nagarajegowda was the sole medal winner there. He won the silver in men's high jump by overcoming 1.74 meters. Girisha became the first Indian to win a medal in high jump and eighth overall para-athlete to win a Paralympics medal.

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