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The Indian Olympic Association was recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1927. [1] The nation made its Summer Olympics debut in the 1900 Olympics at Paris with a lone athlete participating in the Games. [2] By the time the IOA was established, India had already competed in two more Summer Olympic Games in 1920, and 1924. [3]
The 2020 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Tokyo, Japan, from 23 July to 8 August 2021. The Games were postponed by one year as part of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports . [ 2 ]
Indian field hockey team that won the gold medal at 1928 Olympics. India made its first appearance at the 1900 Summer Olympics as part of British India (1858-1947), becoming the first Asian nation to participate in the Olympic Games. [1] A lone athlete Norman Pritchard represented the country and won two silver medals in athletics. [2]
Neeraj Chopra of India on the podium after winning the gold medal in the men's javelin at the 2020 Summer Olympic Games on August 7, 2021 in Tokyo. - Tim Clayton/Corbis/Getty Images
The 2020 Summer Olympics were held in Japan from 23 July to 8 August 2021 after being postponed a year by the COVID-19 pandemic. In total, 2,402 medals were won by 2,175 athletes in 339 events at the Games. [1]
[20] [21] Her win ensured India its first medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Aftermath of Tokyo Olympic Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh announced an award of ₹ 1 crore for her. [22] Indian Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced an award of ₹2 crores, promotion, and more for her. [23] Domino's Pizza India also offered her free pizza for ...
HoopsHype ranks the Top 10 players from the 2020 Tokyo Olympic basketball tournament.
For winning the bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics - ₹ 25 lakh (equivalent to ₹ 28 lakh or US$32,000 in 2023) from the Board of Control for Cricket in India. [40] ₹ 1 crore (US$120,000) from the Government of Assam. [41] ₹ 30 lakh (equivalent to ₹ 34 lakh or US$39,000 in 2023) from the Government of India. [42]