India at the Olympics: A Record of Medals
India has been a part of the Olympic Games since its inception in 1900, with its first appearance being in Paris. The country has participated in every edition of the Summer and Winter Olympics, except for two instances when it boycotted the events.
- Summer Olympics: India has participated in all Summer Olympics, starting from the 1900 Games in Paris to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
- Winter Olympics: India made its Winter Olympic debut at the 1964 Innsbruck Games and has continued to participate since then, with the exception of the 1972 Sapporo Games.
India's Medal Tally at the Olympics
India has won a total of 28 Olympic medals, including 10 gold, 7 silver, and 11 bronze medals. The country's highest medal tally was achieved in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where it won 6 medals.
| Year | MedaLs Won | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
India's Gold Medal Count at the Olympics
India has won a total of 10 gold medals at the Olympics, with its first gold medal being achieved by Norman Pritchard in the 1900 Paris Games. The country's highest gold medal count was achieved in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
- Norman Pritchard: He won two gold medals in the 110m and 200m events at the 1900 Paris Olympics.
- Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav: He became India's first individual Olympic gold medalist, winning the freestyle wrestling event at the 1952 Helsinki Games.
Olympic Gold Medalists from India
India has produced a number of talented athletes who have won gold medals at the Olympics. Some of these athletes are:
- Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav: He is India's first individual Olympic gold medalist, winning the freestyle wrestling event at the 1952 Helsinki Games.
- Tej Bahadur Ambedkar: He won a gold medal in the men's field hockey team at the 1948 London Olympics.
How Many Medals Has India Won in the Olympics?
India has won a total of 28 Olympic medals, including 10 gold, 7 silver, and 11 bronze medals. The country's highest medal tally was achieved in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
| Year | MedaLs Won | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Total Medals Won by India in the Olympics
The total medals won by India in the Olympics is 28, including 10 gold, 7 silver, and 11 bronze medals.
Olympic Gold Medalist in India List