India at the Olympics Medals
The history of India's participation in the Olympic Games dates back to 1900, with a total of 24 medals won by Indian athletes in various events. Over the years, India has sent its largest-ever contingent to the Olympics in 2020, with over 100 athletes participating.
India Olympics Medals
India has won a total of 24 Olympic medals, including 7 gold medals, 8 silver medals, and 9 bronze medals. The country's first Olympic medal was won by Norman Pritchard in the 200-meter dash event at the 1900 Paris Olympics.
| Event | Year | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Shooting | 2008 Beijing Olympics | Silver |
| Wrestling | 2012 London Olympics | Bronze |
| Weightlifting | 2000 Sydney Olympics | Silver |
Gold Medal India
India's first gold medal was won by Abhinav Bindra in the 10-meter air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The country has since added more gold medals to its tally, with athletes like Neeraj Chopra and PV Sindhu winning gold medals in the javelin throw and badminton events respectively.
- Abhinav Bindra - 10-meter air rifle (2008)
- Neeraj Chopra - Javelin Throw (2020)
- PV Sindhu - Badminton (2016)
Olympic Gold Medalist in India
There are several Olympic gold medalists from India who have made the country proud with their achievements. Here's a list of some of the notable ones:
- Abhinav Bindra - 10-meter air rifle (2008)
- Neeraj Chopra - Javelin Throw (2020)
- PV Sindhu - Badminton (2016)
- Karnam Malleswari - Weightlifting (2000)
How Many Medals India Won in Olympics
India has won a total of 24 Olympic medals, with the country's best performance coming in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics where it won 7 gold medals. The country's worst performance was at the 1908 London Olympics where it failed to win any medal.
| Year | Gold Medals | Silver Medals | Bronze Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Tokyo Olympics | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 2012 London Olympics | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2008 Beijing Olympics | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Olympic Gold Medalist in India List
The following is a list of Indian Olympic gold medalists:
- Abhinav Bindra - 10-meter air rifle (2008)
- Neeraj Chopra - Javelin Throw (2020)
- PV Sindhu - Badminton (2016)
Total Medals Won by India in Olympics
India has won a total of 24 Olympic medals, with the country's best performance coming in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics where it won 16 medals. The country's worst performance was at the 1908 London Olympics where it failed to win any medal.
| Year | Total Medals |
|---|---|
| 2020 Tokyo Olympics | 16 |
| 2012 London Olympics | 6 |
| 2008 Beijing Olympics | 4 |
FAQs
Q: How many Olympic medals has India won in total?
A: India has won a total of 24 Olympic medals, including 7 gold medals, 8 silver medals, and 9 bronze medals.
Q: Who is India's first Olympic gold medalist?
A: Abhinav Bindra is India's first Olympic gold medalist, who won the 10-meter air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Q: How many gold medals did India win in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
A: India won a total of 7 gold medals in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.