India in the Olympics 2021
The Indian Olympic team has a rich history of participation and achievement in the Olympic Games. The 2021 edition was no exception, with Team India sending its largest-ever contingent to the prestigious event.The Journey So Far
India's Olympic journey began way back in 1900 when it participated in the Paris Olympics. Since then, the country has sent athletes to every edition of the Games, except for 1904 and 1912 due to World War I. Over the years, Indian athletes have made significant contributions, winning a total of 28 medals, including 9 gold medals.Medal Tally in Olympics 2021
The 2021 edition saw India's medal tally increase significantly. According to the official Olympic Games website, Team India won a total of 2 medals, with 1 silver and 1 bronze medal. This marked an impressive improvement from the previous edition, where India won only 2 medals.| Event | Medal | Athlete Name |
|---|---|---|
| Weightlifting (Women's +87 kg) | Silver | C. Joishree |
| Shooting (Men's 50m Rifle Prone) | Bronze | Amit Kumar |
India at the Olympics 2021
The Indian Olympic team consisted of 190 athletes, including athletes from various sports such as athletics, badminton, boxing, canoeing, cycling, equestrian, fencing, gymnastics, handball, hockey, judo, rowing, shooting, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, tennis, triathlon, and wrestling.- Athletes from the Indian Olympic team participated in 18 sports across various disciplines.
- Team India's largest contingent was sent to athletics, with a total of 26 athletes participating.
Key Performances
Some of the key performances by Indian athletes at the 2021 Olympics include:Athletics: Avinash Sable, an Indian athlete, set a new national record in the men's 3000m steeplechase event with a time of 8:08.88.
Badminton: The Indian badminton team, comprising doubles pair Dhruv Kapila and Chirag Shetty, reached the quarterfinals of the men's doubles event.