Indian Olympic medal Winners List Till 2024

Indian Olympic saga is a captivating narrative of triumph, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of sporting excellence.

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Indian Olympic medal Winners List Till 2024

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India's Olympic journey is a remarkable story of ambition, resilience, and a relentless drive for sporting excellence. From its early beginnings to a steadily growing medal tally, India's presence on the global sporting stage has been nothing short of transformative.

This narrative pays tribute to the pivotal moments, legendary athletes, and unyielding determination that have propelled the nation to new heights in sports.

As we revisit the defining chapters of India's Olympic history and explore the factors behind its progress, we celebrate a nation that has secured 41 medals across 25 Olympic Games—a true reflection of its dedication to excellence.

Indian Olympic winner's name list

AthleteMedalEventOlympics
Norman PritchardSilverMen's 200mParis 1900
Norman PritchardSilverMen's 200m hurdlesParis 1900
Indian hockey teamGoldMen's hockeyAmsterdam 1928
Indian hockey teamGoldMen's hockeyLos Angeles 1932
Indian hockey teamGoldMen's hockeyBerlin 1936
Indian hockey teamGoldMen's hockeyLondon 1948
Indian hockey teamGoldMen's hockeyHelsinki 1952
KD JadhavBronzeMen's bantamweight wrestlingHelsinki 1952
Indian hockey teamGoldMen's hockeyMelbourne 1956
Indian hockey teamSilverMen's hockeyRome 1960
Indian hockey teamGoldMen's hockeyTokyo 1964
Indian hockey teamBronzeMen's hockeyMexico City 1968
Indian hockey teamBronzeMen's hockeyMunich 1972
Indian hockey teamGoldMen's hockeyMoscow 1980
Leander PaesBronzeMen's singles tennisAtlanta 1996
Karnam MalleswariBronzeWomen's 54kg weightliftingSydney 2000
Rajyavardhan Singh RathoreSilverMen's double trap shootingAthens 2004
Abhinav BindraGoldMen's 10m air rifle shootingBeijing 2008
Vijender SinghBronzeMen's middleweight boxingBeijing 2008
Sushil KumarBronzeMen's 66kg wrestlingBeijing 2008
Sushil KumarSilverMen's 66kg wrestlingLondon 2012
Vijay KumarSilverMen's 25m rapid pistol shootingLondon 2012
Saina NehwalBronzeWomen's singles badmintonLondon 2012
Mary KomBronzeWomen's flyweight boxingLondon 2012
Yogeshwar DuttBronzeMen's 60kg wrestlingLondon 2012
Gagan NarangBronzeMen's 10m air rifle shootingLondon 2012
PV SindhuSilverWomen's singles badmintonRio 2016
Sakshi MalikBronzeWomen's 58kg wrestlingRio 2016
Mirabai ChanuSilverWomen's 49kg weightliftingTokyo 2020
Lovlina BorgohainBronzeWomen's welterweight boxingTokyo 2020
PV SindhuBronzeWomen's singles badmintonTokyo 2020
Ravi Kumar DahiyaSilverMen's 57kg wrestlingTokyo 2020
Indian hockey teamBronzeMen's hockeyTokyo 2020
Bajrang PuniaBronzeMen's 65kg wrestlingTokyo 2020
Neeraj ChopraGoldMen's javelin throwTokyo 2020
Manu BhakerBronzeWomen's 10m air pistol shootingParis 2024
Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot SinghBronzeMixed team 10m air pistol shootingParis 2024
Swapnil KusaleBronzeMen's 50m rifle 3 positions shootingParis 2024
Indian hockey teamBronzeMen's hockeyParis 2024
Neeraj ChopraSilverMen's javelin throwParis 2024
Aman SehrawatBronzeMen's 57kg wrestlingParis 2024

India's Olympic Journey: A Legacy of Achievements

1. Norman Pritchard - Pioneering India's Olympic History

  • 1900 Paris Games: India’s first Olympic representation by Norman Pritchard.

  • 200m Hurdles: Silver medal; set an Olympic record of 26.8 seconds in the semi-finals.

  • 200m Sprint: Silver medal; clocked 22.8 seconds.

2. The Golden Era of Indian Hockey

  • 1928 Amsterdam Games: First Olympic gold; Indian hockey team scored 29 goals without conceding any.

  • 1932 Los Angeles Olympics: Gold; dominant performances, including 24-1 against the USA.

  • 1936 Berlin Olympics: Third consecutive gold; 38 goals in five matches, 8-1 victory against Germany in the final.

  • Post-Independence: Continued hockey supremacy with gold at the 1948, 1952, and 1956 Olympics.

  • 1960 Rome Olympics: Silver; lost to Pakistan in the final.

  • 1964 Tokyo Games: Gold; regained top position in hockey.

  • 1968 & 1972 Olympics: Bronze medals in hockey.

  • 1980 Moscow Games: Last Olympic gold in hockey; victory over Spain in the final.

  • Tokyo 2020: Bronze medal; Indian men’s hockey team returned to the Olympic podium.

  • Paris 2024: Another bronze medal for the men’s hockey team.

3. Trendsetters in Individual Sports

  • 1952 Helsinki Games: KD Jadhav won India’s first individual Olympic medal (bronze in wrestling).

  • 1996 Atlanta Olympics: Leander Paes won bronze in men’s singles tennis.

  • 2000 Sydney Games: Karnam Malleswari became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal (bronze in weightlifting).

  • 2004 Athens Olympics: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore won India’s first Olympic silver in shooting.

  • 2008 Beijing Olympics: Abhinav Bindra won India’s first individual Olympic gold (men’s 10m air rifle).

  • 2012 London Olympics: Six medals for India, including silver by Sushil Kumar (wrestling) and Vijay Kumar (shooting).

  • 2016 Rio Olympics: PV Sindhu won silver in badminton, and Sakshi Malik clinched bronze in wrestling.

  • 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Mirabai Chanu won silver in weightlifting; Neeraj Chopra won India’s first-ever Olympic gold in athletics (men’s javelin throw).

4. A New Chapter at Paris 2024

  • Manu Bhaker: Bronze in women’s 10m air pistol shooting and another bronze in mixed team 10m air pistol event.

  • Swapnil Kusale: Bronze in men’s 50m rifle 3 positions.

  • Neeraj Chopra: Silver in men’s javelin throw.

  • Aman Sehrawat: Bronze in men’s 57kg freestyle wrestling.

India’s Olympic journey is marked by remarkable achievements, reflecting the nation's growing prominence in the global sports arena, with each medal representing a legacy of dedication, skill, and national pride.

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