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

1900

Paris Olympics

PARIS, FRANCE

Norman Pritchard becomes first Indian to compete at Olympics, winning two silver medals in athletics

1920

Antwerp Olympics

ANTWERP, BELGIUM

India participates as part of British Empire, marking early Olympic involvement

1928

Amsterdam Olympics

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

Indian hockey team wins first Olympic gold medal, beginning golden era

1932

Los Angeles Olympics

LOS ANGELES, USA

India successfully defends hockey gold medal, establishing dominance

1936

Berlin Olympics

BERLIN, GERMANY

Third consecutive hockey gold under Dhyan Chand's captaincy

1948

London Olympics

LONDON, ENGLAND

First Olympics as independent nation, hockey team wins gold

1952

Helsinki Olympics

HELSINKI, FINLAND

Fifth hockey gold medal, continuing the golden streak

1956

Melbourne Olympics

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

Sixth consecutive hockey gold, unprecedented Olympic achievement

2008

Beijing Olympics

BEIJING, CHINA

Abhinav Bindra wins India's first individual Olympic gold in shooting

2021

Tokyo Olympics

TOKYO, JAPAN

Historic performance with 7 medals including Neeraj Chopra's javelin gold

Olympic Achievements

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Hockey Dominance

8 Gold Medals

India's hockey team dominated the Olympics from 1928-1980, winning 8 gold medals and establishing the sport's golden era.

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Individual Excellence

Historic Firsts

Abhinav Bindra's 2008 shooting gold marked India's first individual Olympic gold, inspiring a new generation.

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Athletics Glory

Rising Stars

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.

50+ Athletes for Paris 2024
2036 Olympic Hosting Bid
100+ Medal Target by 2036