At the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, in which sport did India win a bronze medal?

Introduction / Context:
The Rio 2016 Olympic Games were very important for Indian sports, even though the overall medal tally was small. India managed to win two medals at Rio: one silver and one bronze. General knowledge questions often ask which events provided these medals. This question specifically focuses on the event in which India secured a bronze medal at Rio 2016, so you must clearly separate the silver and bronze performances and recall the correct sport connected with the bronze medal winning athlete.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• The Olympics referred to are the Rio 2016 Summer Games.
• India won a bronze medal in one of the listed sports.
• The options are badminton, boxing, hockey, and wrestling.
• We assume standard official Olympic results for India at Rio 2016.

Concept / Approach:
India won two medals at Rio 2016. P. V. Sindhu won a silver medal in women singles badminton. Sakshi Malik, a freestyle wrestler, won a bronze medal in women 58 kg wrestling. There were no medals in boxing or hockey at that edition of the Games. The correct approach is to identify which sport is connected with the bronze medal winner, Sakshi Malik, and not confuse it with the silver medal event. Remember that Sindhu is associated with badminton silver, while Sakshi Malik is associated with wrestling bronze.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Recall the overall Indian medal tally at Rio 2016. India secured one silver and one bronze medal. Step 2: Identify the silver medal first. P. V. Sindhu won silver in women singles badminton, so badminton is linked with the silver medal, not the bronze. Step 3: Now recall the bronze medal winner. Sakshi Malik earned a bronze medal in women freestyle wrestling in the 58 kg category. Step 4: Check the options. Wrestling appears as one of the sports, along with badminton, boxing, and hockey. Step 5: Conclude that wrestling is the sport in which India won a bronze medal at Rio 2016.

Verification / Alternative check:
A quick verification method is to match names with sports. P. V. Sindhu is always connected with badminton and known for her silver medal. Sakshi Malik is repeatedly introduced as a freestyle wrestler and the bronze medal winner. At Rio 2016, the Indian boxing squad did not secure a podium finish, and neither the men nor women hockey teams managed to win a medal. Therefore, out of the sports listed, only wrestling is associated with a bronze medal performance for India at those Games.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Badminton: India did win a medal in badminton at Rio 2016, but it was a silver medal won by P. V. Sindhu, not a bronze medal, so this option does not match the question.

Boxing: Indian boxers have won Olympic medals at other Games, but at Rio 2016 they did not secure any medal, so boxing is not correct here.

Hockey: India has a rich Olympic history in hockey, but there was no hockey medal for India at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Common Pitfalls:
A common mistake is to remember that India won medals in both badminton and wrestling but forget which colour of medal belongs to which sport. Some candidates quickly select badminton without noticing that the question asks specifically about the bronze medal. To avoid this, always break down Olympic questions by both sport and medal colour. For Rio 2016, remember the simple pair: badminton silver, wrestling bronze. This pairing will help you answer similar questions accurately under exam pressure.

Final Answer:
India won a bronze medal at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in wrestling, so the correct answer is wrestling.