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How did Sushil Kumar secure India’s first Olympic wrestling medal after 56 years?

  1. ABy defeating his opponents through technical superiority in all rounds
  2. BBy advancing automatically due to his opponent’s injury
  3. CBy defeating the world champion in the gold medal match
  4. DBy winning three repechage matches after losing his first boutCorrect answer
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D. By winning three repechage matches after losing his first bout

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At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Sushil Kumar entered the repechage after an early loss and won three consecutive matches to claim the bronze medal, earning India’s first Olympic wrestling medal in 56 years.

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