Winning a gold medal at the Olympics is the pinnacle of an athlete’s career. We know that Neeraj Chopra created history by clinching gold for the nation last time. But do we know the other athletes who have won gold? India has secured eight team gold medals and two individual gold medals at the Olympics. In shooting and athletics, only two Indians have won gold at the Summer Games. Here’s a look at how and when India brought home these prestigious gold medals.
| Gold Medalist | Event | Year |
| Indian hockey team | Men’s hockey | 1928 |
| Indian hockey team | Men’s hockey | 1932 |
| Indian hockey team | Men’s hockey | 1936 |
| Indian hockey team | Men’s hockey | 1948 |
| Indian hockey team | Men’s hockey | 1952 |
| Indian hockey team | Men’s hockey | 1956 |
| Indian hockey team | Men’s hockey | 1964 |
| Indian hockey team | Men’s hockey | 1980 |
| Abhinav Bindra | Men’s 10m air rifle shooting | 2008 |
| Neeraj Chopra | Men’s javelin throw | 2020 |
Time when Indian hockey dominated in Olympic
The Indian men’s hockey team was unbeatable from the late 1920s to the 1950s, establishing itself as the world’s best team. Their dominance started with an Olympic gold in 1928.
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