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1. Who became the first Indian male boxer to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games?
Nishant Dev made history by becoming the first Indian male boxer to secure a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. His qualification came after a victory over Moldova's Vasile Cebotari in the men's 71 kg category quarterfinal at the World Boxing Qualifiers. This significant achievement adds another feather to India's boxing prowess on the international stage, with Nishant joining other Indian pugilists like Nikhat Zareen, Preeti, and Lovlina Borgohain in representing the country at the prestigious Olympic event.