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The first event that awarded medals in the Modern Olympics was the triple jump which was contested April 6, 1896. The gold medal winner was James Connolly of the United States with a jump of 13.71 meters. Silver went to Alexandre Tufferi of France with a jump of 12.70 meters and bronze went to Ioannis Persakis of Greece with a jump of 12.52 meters.
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Who was the first Indian woman player to win a your star badmintion tournament?
Saina Nehwal was the first Indian woman to win your star badminton tournament. She also won the super series tournament.
What is flight in badminton?
the person who has currently won the most games within the tournament.
Who won the prestigious Singapore open badminton tournament 2010?
saina nehwal
Who won the 2008 Olympic soccer tournament?
argentina
How many Olympic medals has the US won in Badminton?
4 they where all awarded in the 2000 olympic games, Australia
What winter Olympic event is won through tournament play?
biathalon
What country has won the most Olympic gold medals for badminton?
China (obvious much?)
Which Indonesian badminton player won the All England open tournament 8?
Mr. Rudy Hartono.
What is the official sport of Indonesia?
Badminton is the official sport of Indonesia. Indonesia has won a Gold medal since the sport was first introduced in the Olympic Games.
Who won 1924 olympic gold medal at rugby union?
The USA won the tournament and because rugby union has not been played in the games since the USA are still the Olympic champions
How many people took part in first badminton game at the Olympic games?
Badminton became an Olympic sport beginning at the 1992 Games in Barcelona. 36 countries sent 177 athletes (93 men and 84 women) to compete in badminton at the 1992 Games. Athletes from Indonesia won 5 medals (2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze), China won 5 medals (1 silver, 4 bronze), South Korea won 4 medals (2 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze), Denmark won 1 medal (bronze), and Malaysia won 1 medal (bronze).
Who was the first Indian woman player to win a four star badmintion tournment?
The first Indian woman player to win a four star badminton tournament was named Saina Nehawal. She won the bronze medal at the London Olympics in 2012.
