The Indian Olympic Committee: Everything You Need To Know About India’s Olympic History 1. Introduction India made its debut as an Olympic...

The Indian Olympic Committee: Everything You Need To Know About India’s Olympic History

1. Introduction

India made its debut as an Olympic participant in 1920. However, it was only in the 1950s that Indian athletes began to win medals. Thereafter, their performance has steadily improved. In the 2016 Olympics, India won two medals-a silver and a bronze-making it the country with the most podium finishes in the history of the South Asian Games. This blog traces the journey of Indian Olympians over the years and discusses what needs to be done to make India more successful at the Olympics. India has been a part of the Olympic Games since 1920, but it was not until 1952 that an Indian athlete competed in the Olympics. Since then, Indian athletes have participated in every edition of the Summer Olympic Games, except in 1980. India has also participated in every edition of the Winter Olympic Games since 1994. The Indian National Olympic Committee (NOC) is the governing body for Olympic sports in India.

But did you know that India has also produced some of the best athletes in the world? India has won over 35 medals in the Olympics since the first games were held in 1896! This year, we have seen our country win 10 golds, 9 silvers, 16 bronze, and 35 overall medals.

2. History of Olympics in India

India has a long and illustrious history in the Olympic Games. The country first participated in the 1900 edition of the Summer Olympics and has since participated in every edition of both the summer and winter editions of the games, making it one of only a handful of nations to do so. India’s athletes have won a total of 28 medals over the years – nine gold, seven silver, and twelve bronze. While this may seem like a small haul in comparison to other countries. The nation had sent a team of two athletes, both men, who competed in track and field. India has since participated in every edition of the summer Olympic Games, except for the 1980 Moscow Games, boycotted by several nations including India in protest against the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is the National Olympic Committee responsible for organizing the Indian team's participation in the Olympic Games. The Olympic Movement is a global athletic movement that includes the sports of the summer and winter Olympic games. It was founded in the late 19th century by Pierre de Coubertin, with its first edition being staged in Athens, Greece in 1896. The main objective of the Olympic Movement is to promote international understanding through sporting competition. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has recognized the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) as a full member, which means that India will now be able to participate in all the events at the Olympics. This is a momentous occasion for the country because it has been denied full membership for a long time due to its governmental policy of refusing to sign the Olympic Charter. Let's take a look at how this decision by the IOC came about and what it means for India's athletes.

 

3. Medals won by India at the Olympics

India has won a total of 35 medals at the Olympic games so far. While this may seem like a small number in comparison to other countries, it is important to remember that India is a relatively young country, with the first Olympic games taking place in 1896. In recent years, India has seen some success at the Olympics, with 6 medals in 2012 and 7 medals in 2016. Most of India’s medals have been won in field hockey, with shooters and wrestlers also contributing to the medal count. The Indian Olympic Association has confirmed the country's 28-member contingent for the upcoming Rio Olympics. Among these athletes are some of India's best medal prospects in years. Here is a list of all the medals that India has won at the Olympics so far.

Olympics all-time total medals 35. 10 Gold, 9 Silver, 16 Bronze.

 

4. Performance of Indian athletes in different sports

The Indian athletes have made the nation proud with their stellar performance in different sporting events across the world. Be it Tennis, Badminton, Athletics, Shooting, or Wrestling; our athletes have put up a great show and have won many laurels for India. In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the most iconic victories of Indian athletes in different sports.

 

Archery

India has produced some great archers over the years. Some of them include Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu, Jitu Rai, and others. Archery is a sport that requires speed, accuracy, and precision. In this sport, players use arrows to hit targets at varying distances. India has been producing top-class archers since ancient times. Archers from India are known for their accuracy and speed. They use arrows that weigh about 2 kg and can reach speeds of over 300 km/hr.

 

Athletics

Indian athletes have excelled in athletics events at both national and international levels. They have dominated the sport for decades. Their success in athletics is because they train rigorously and follow strict diets. Their training regime includes running, weightlifting, swimming, cycling, rowing, boxing, wrestling, judo, karate, taekwondo, and other disciplines. Athletics is a sport where people run, jump, throw, and compete against each other. India has produced many great athletes in athletics including Milkha Singh, P V Sindhu, Sania Mirza, and others. Athletes in this sport need to have good balance, coordination, and agility.

 

Badminton

Badminton is a team sport played between two teams. Each player uses a paddle to hit a shuttlecock into their opponent's court. They then try to return the ball before their opponents can do so. The game is played on a court divided into four equal areas called courts. There are three types of badminton shots; serve, smash, and lob. A serve is where the player hits the shuttlecock towards the opposing side of the court. A smash is where the player hits a hard shot at the shuttlecock. A lob is where the player throws the shuttlecock towards the net.

 

5. Conclusion

The preparations for the Olympic Games in India are going on in full swing across the nation. Stadiums are being built, infrastructure is being developed, and rules and regulations are being finalized. As the date draws closer, there is a lot of excitement in the air as people of all walks of life gear up to welcome the biggest international sporting event to their country. The Olympics will be a landmark event in Indian history and will pave the way for many more international sporting events in the future.