Who is the first Indian Gold Medal Winner in individual category in Olympic games?
Leander Paes
The first Indian to win an Olympic gold medal in an individual event is actually Abhinav Bindra. He won this medal in the Men's 10 metre air rifle shooting event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. While the provided correct answer was Leander Paes, it is important to note that he won a bronze medal in tennis at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, making Bindra the first and only Indian to win an individual gold at the Olympics.
| Olympic Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2008, Beijing | Gold, Men's 10m Air Rifle | Abhinav Bindra |
| 1996, Atlanta | Bronze, Men's Tennis Singles | Leander Paes |
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