India at the Olympics
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India first participated at the Olympic Games in 1900, with a lone athlete (Norman Pritchard) winning two medals- both silver- in athletics.
The nation first sent a team to the Summer Olympic Games in 1920, and has participated in every Summer Games since then. India has also competed at several Winter Olympic Games beginning in 1964.
India started participating in the Olympics in 1900. Indian athletes have won a total of 26 medals, all at the Summer Games. For a period of time, India national field hockey team was dominant in Olympic competition, winning eleven medals in twelve Olympics between 1928 and 1980. The run included 8 gold medals total and six successive gold medals from 1928–1956.
India's National Olympic Committee, the Indian Olympic Association, was created in 1927.
The 2012 Summer Olympics saw an 83-member Indian contingent participating in the games, and set a new best for the country with six total medals. Wrestler Sushil Kumar became the first Indian with multiple individual Olympic medals since Norman Pritchardin 1900. However, both of Norman Pritchard's medals were silver, while Sushil Kumarhad one silver and one bronze.
On 4 December 2012, the IOC banned the IOA due to election issues. The Indian athletes could, however, represent themselves in the Olympics as independent participants. This ban was lifted on 11 February 2014, and all medals won in 2012 were awarded to India.
Indian women at the Olympics
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| K. MALLESHWARI |
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| Mary Kom |
Several Indian women have participated in the Olympics in the past.
The first Indian woman to ever win an Olympic medal was Karnam Malleswari who won a bronze medal at the Sydney Olympics in the Women's 69 kg category in Weightlifting.
In the London Olympics, women's boxing was featured as a sport for the first time. India was represented by five-time world champion Mary Kom who was the only Indian to qualify for the event. However, she lost to Nicola Adams of the UK in the semi-final. She stood third in the competition and earned herself an Olympic Bronze medal.
Saina Nehwal was the first Indian to win a medal in Badminton at the Olympics., by winning the Bronze medal at the London Olympics 2012 on 4 August 2012.
Geeta Phogat became the first ever Indian woman to qualify for the women's 55kg wrestling in the London Olympics 2012. Women's wrestling was announced in 2004.
Leading in that Sport
| Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Field hockey | 8 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
 Shooting | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 33 |
 Athletics | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 71 |
 Wrestling | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 43 |
 Boxing | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 64 |
 Badminton | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
 Tennis | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 |
 Weightlifting | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total | 9 | 6 | 11 | 26 | 38 |
Medals by Summer Games
| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1896 Athens | did not participate | ||||
 1900 Paris | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 17 |
 1904 St. Louis | did not participate | ||||
 1908 London | did not participate | ||||
 1912 Stockholm | did not participate | ||||
 1920 Antwerp | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 1924 Paris | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
 1928 Amsterdam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 |
| 1932 Los Angeles | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 |
 1936 Berlin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| 1948 London | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 |
 1952 Helsinki | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 26 |
 1956 Melbourne | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24 |
 1960 Rome | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 32 |
 1964 Tokyo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24 |
 1968 Mexico City | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 42 |
 1972 Munich | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 43 |
 1976 Montreal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
 1980 Moscow | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 |
| 1984 Los Angeles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
 1988 Seoul | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
 1992 Barcelona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 1996 Atlanta | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 71 |
| 2000 Sydney | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 71 |
| 2004 Athens | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 65 |
 2008 Beijing | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 50 |
| 2012 London | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 55 |
 2016 Rio de Janeiro | |||||
| Total | 9 | 6 | 11 | 26 | 37 |
List of medalists
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Norman Gilbert Pritchard |
| Ethnicity | British |
| Born | 23 June 1877 Calcutta, British India |
| Died | 31 October 1929 (aged 52) Los Angeles, United States |
| Education | Saint Xavier's College |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 200 metre hurdles |
Norman Gilbert Pritchard (known in his acting career as Norman Trevor) (23 June 1877 – 31 October 1929) was an athlete from India who went on to star in Hollywood and on the Broadway stage.
He was of British parents and moved to Great Britain permanently in 1905.
nb- 1900 AD
India men's national field hockey team
The India national field hockey team represents India in international field hockey competitions. It is the first non-European team to be a part of theInternational Hockey Federation.
In 1928, the team won its first Olympic gold medal and until 1956, the Indian men's team remained unbeaten in the Olympics, winning six gold medals in a row. India also won the 1975 World Cup.
Having won eight Olympics gold medals till date, India is the most successful team ever in Olympics. Their 2014 Team (who qualified for the 2016 Olympics after winning gold at the Asian Games) is ranked eighth in the world.
NB= 1928 TO 1956
MOST REMARKABLY,
The Indian Hockey team at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, later going on to defeat Germany 8-1 in the final
Dhyan Chand ( 29 August 1905 – 3 December 1979) was an Indian field hockey player, who is widely considered as the greatest field hockey player of all time. Chand is most remembered for his extraordinary goal-scoring feats, in addition to earning three Olympic gold medals (1928, 1932, and1936) in field hockey, during an era where India was the most dominant team in Hockey.
Known as “The Wizard” for his superb ball control, Chand played his final international match in 1948, having scored more than 400 goals during his international career.[ The Governmentof India awarded him the third highest (then second highest) civilian honour of Padma Bhushan in 1956.
No Year Host Position 1 1928 Amsterdam, Netherlands 
2 1932 Los Angeles, USA 3 1936 Berlin, Germany 4 1948 London, UK 5 1952 Helsinki, Finland 6 1956 Melbourne, Australia 7 1960 Rome, Italy 
8 1964 Tokyo, Japan 9 1968 Mexico City, Mexico 
10 1972 Munich, West Germany 11 1976 Montreal, Canada 7th 12 1980 Moscow, USSR 13 1984 Los Angeles, USA 5th 14 1988 Seoul, South Korea 6th 15 1992 Barcelona, Spain 7th 16 1996 Atlanta, USA 8th 17 2000 Sydney, Australia 7th 18 2004 Athens, Greece 7th 19 2012 London, UK 12th 20 2016 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Q
Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav was an Indian athlete. He is best known as a wrestler who won a bronze medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki in Men's freestyle Bantamweigh wrestling.
He was one of the First PERSON India who has won medal in Olympics
The India national field hockey team represents India in international field hockey competitions. It is the first non-European team to be a part of theInternational Hockey Federation.
In 1928, the team won its first Olympic gold medal and until 1956, the Indian men's team remained unbeaten in the Olympics, winning six gold medals in a row. India also won the 1975 World Cup.
Having won eight Olympics gold medals till date, India is the most successful team ever in Olympics. Their 2014 Team (who qualified for the 2016 Olympics after winning gold at the Asian Games) is ranked eighth in the world.
NB= 1928 TO 1956
MOST REMARKABLY,
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| The Indian Hockey team at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, later going on to defeat Germany 8-1 in the final |
Dhyan Chand ( 29 August 1905 – 3 December 1979) was an Indian field hockey player, who is widely considered as the greatest field hockey player of all time. Chand is most remembered for his extraordinary goal-scoring feats, in addition to earning three Olympic gold medals (1928, 1932, and1936) in field hockey, during an era where India was the most dominant team in Hockey.
Known as “The Wizard” for his superb ball control, Chand played his final international match in 1948, having scored more than 400 goals during his international career.[ The Governmentof India awarded him the third highest (then second highest) civilian honour of Padma Bhushan in 1956.
| No | Year | Host | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1928 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| 2 | 1932 | Los Angeles, USA | |
| 3 | 1936 | Berlin, Germany | |
| 4 | 1948 | London, UK | |
| 5 | 1952 | Helsinki, Finland | |
| 6 | 1956 | Melbourne, Australia | |
| 7 | 1960 | Rome, Italy | |
| 8 | 1964 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| 9 | 1968 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 10 | 1972 | Munich, West Germany | |
| 11 | 1976 | Montreal, Canada | 7th |
| 12 | 1980 | Moscow, USSR | |
| 13 | 1984 | Los Angeles, USA | 5th |
| 14 | 1988 | Seoul, South Korea | 6th |
| 15 | 1992 | Barcelona, Spain | 7th |
| 16 | 1996 | Atlanta, USA | 8th |
| 17 | 2000 | Sydney, Australia | 7th |
| 18 | 2004 | Athens, Greece | 7th |
| 19 | 2012 | London, UK | 12th |
| 20 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Q |
The medal which was given to Jadhav was the first to be won by any Indian.Since 1900 when Norman Pritchard won two silver medals in athletics, India had won gold medals only in field hockey, a team sport. He is the only Indian Olympic medalist to have never received a Padma Award.Jadhav was fleet footed, which made him different from other wrestlers of his time. English coach Rees Gardner saw this trait in him and trained him prior to 1948 Olympic games
The medal which was given to Jadhav was the first to be won by any Indian.Since 1900 when Norman Pritchard won two silver medals in athletics, India had won gold medals only in field hockey, a team sport. He is the only Indian Olympic medalist to have never received a Padma Award.Jadhav was fleet footed, which made him different from other wrestlers of his time. English coach Rees Gardner saw this trait in him and trained him prior to 1948 Olympic games
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