India's Memorable Olympic Moments

India first participated at the Olympic Games in 1900, with a lone athlete (Norman Pritchard) winning two medals in athletics. However, India has won only 20 Olympic medals until the 2008 Beijing Games - 9 gold, 4 silver and 7 bronze. Here's looking at some of the most memorable moments for India in the Summer Olympics.

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Abhinav Bindra's gold medal at Beijing: At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Abhinav Bindra won the gold for the Men's 10m Air Rifle final after shooting a total of 700.5. He scored 596 (fourth) in the qualifying round and out-scored all other shooters in the finals with a round of 104.5. By winning the gold, Bindra became the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Olympic Games. It was also India's first gold medal since 1980, when the ... more
Abhinav Bindra's gold medal at Beijing: At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Abhinav Bindra won the gold for the Men's 10m Air Rifle final after shooting a total of 700.5. He scored 596 (fourth) in the qualifying round and out-scored all other shooters in the finals with a round of 104.5. By winning the gold, Bindra became the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Olympic Games. It was also India's first gold medal since 1980, when the Men's Field Hockey Team won the gold. less