India's Olympic Journey
From Norman Pritchard's pioneering participation in 1900 to Neeraj Chopra's golden triumph in Tokyo 2021, explore India's remarkable Olympic legacy spanning over a century of sporting excellence and national pride.
INDIA'S OLYMPIC MILESTONES
Paris Olympics
PARIS, FRANCE
Norman Pritchard becomes first Indian to compete at Olympics, winning two silver medals in athletics
Antwerp Olympics
ANTWERP, BELGIUM
India participates as part of British Empire, marking early Olympic involvement
Amsterdam Olympics
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
Indian hockey team wins first Olympic gold medal, beginning golden era
Los Angeles Olympics
LOS ANGELES, USA
India successfully defends hockey gold medal, establishing dominance
Berlin Olympics
BERLIN, GERMANY
Third consecutive hockey gold under Dhyan Chand's captaincy
London Olympics
LONDON, ENGLAND
First Olympics as independent nation, hockey team wins gold
Helsinki Olympics
HELSINKI, FINLAND
Fifth hockey gold medal, continuing the golden streak
Melbourne Olympics
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
Sixth consecutive hockey gold, unprecedented Olympic achievement
Beijing Olympics
BEIJING, CHINA
Abhinav Bindra wins India's first individual Olympic gold in shooting
Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO, JAPAN
Historic performance with 7 medals including Neeraj Chopra's javelin gold
Olympic Achievements
Hockey Dominance
India's hockey team dominated the Olympics from 1928-1980, winning 8 gold medals and establishing the sport's golden era.
Individual Excellence
Abhinav Bindra's 2008 shooting gold marked India's first individual Olympic gold, inspiring a new generation.
Athletics Glory
From Norman Pritchard's early medals to Neeraj Chopra's javelin gold, athletics continues to shine.
Olympic Vision 2036
India's Olympic Ambitions
The Indian Olympic Association is committed to nurturing talent, developing infrastructure, and creating pathways for athletes to achieve Olympic excellence. Our vision extends beyond medals to building a sporting culture that inspires millions.