India’s journey in the Olympic Games has been marked by moments of triumph, perseverance, and historic achievements. Since its debut at the 1900 Paris Olympics, India has secured a total of 35 medals across 24 Olympic Games, showcasing the country’s prowess in various sports. From the early days when Norman Pritchard bagged India’s first medals to the recent successes in Tokyo 2020, Indian athletes have continually pushed the boundaries, bringing pride to the nation. This comprehensive list highlights the remarkable achievements of Indian Olympic medal winners, spanning over a century of sporting excellence.
Norman Pritchard | Silver | Men’s 200m | Paris 1900 |
Norman Pritchard | Silver | Men’s 200m hurdles | Paris 1900 |
Indian hockey team | Gold | Men’s hockey | Amsterdam 1928 |
Indian hockey team | Gold | Men’s hockey | Los Angeles 1932 |
Indian hockey team | Gold | Men’s hockey | Berlin 1936 |
Indian hockey team | Gold | Men’s hockey | London 1948 |
Indian hockey team | Gold | Men’s hockey | Helsinki 1952 |
KD Jadhav | Bronze | Men’s bantamweight wrestling | Helsinki 1952 |
Indian hockey team | Gold | Men’s hockey | Melbourne 1956 |
Indian hockey team | Silver | Men’s hockey | Rome 1960 |
Indian hockey team | Gold | Men’s hockey | Tokyo 1964 |
Indian hockey team | Bronze | Men’s hockey | Mexico City 1968 |
Indian hockey team | Bronze | Men’s hockey | Munich 1972 |
Indian hockey team | Gold | Men’s hockey | Moscow 1980 |
Leander Paes | Bronze | Men’s singles tennis | Atlanta 1996 |
Karnam Malleswari | Bronze | Women’s 54kg weightlifting | Sydney 2000 |
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore | Silver | Men’s double trap shooting | Athens 2004 |
Abhinav Bindra | Gold | Men’s 10m air rifle shooting | Beijing 2008 |
Vijender Singh | Bronze | Men’s middleweight boxing | Beijing 2008 |
Sushil Kumar | Bronze | Men’s 66kg wrestling | Beijing 2008 |
Sushil Kumar | Silver | Men’s 66kg wrestling | London 2012 |
Vijay Kumar | Silver | Men’s 25m rapid pistol shooting | London 2012 |
Saina Nehwal | Bronze | Women’s singles badminton | London 2012 |
Mary Kom | Bronze | Women’s flyweight boxing | London 2012 |
Yogeshwar Dutt | Bronze | Men’s 60kg wrestling | London 2012 |
Gagan Narang | Bronze | Men’s 10m air rifle shooting | London 2012 |
PV Sindhu | Silver | Women’s singles badminton | Rio 2016 |
Sakshi Malik | Bronze | Women’s 58kg wrestling | Rio 2016 |
Mirabai Chanu | Silver | Women’s 49kg weightlifting | Tokyo 2020 |
Lovlina Borgohain | Bronze | Women’s welterweight boxing | Tokyo 2020 |
PV Sindhu | Bronze | Women’s singles badminton | Tokyo 2020 |
Ravi Kumar Dahiya | Silver | Men’s 57kg wrestling | Tokyo 2020 |
Indian hockey team | Bronze | Men’s hockey | Tokyo 2020 |
Bajrang Punia | Bronze | Men’s 65kg wrestling | Tokyo 2020 |
Neeraj Chopra | Gold | Men’s javelin throw | Tokyo 2020 |
This detailed timeline showcases India’s rich Olympic history, from its early successes in hockey to the diverse range of sports in which Indian athletes have excelled in recent years. The Tokyo 2020 performance, with 7 medals across 6 sports, marks a new high point in India’s Olympic journey.
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