Here is a complete list of India’s Olympic medal winners.
Olympic Games
There are four types of Olympics: Summer Olympics, Winter Olympics, Youth Olympic Games, and Paralympic Games. The Summer Olympics are the main Olympic Games.
Summer Olympics (Main Olympic Games)
The Summer Olympics are held every 4 years. Important games in the summer Olympics are athletics, swimming, gymnastics, football, boxing, etc. It is organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics are also held every 4 years (alternate 2 years from the Summer Games). It focuses on winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, ice hockey, figure skating, etc.
Youth Olympic Games
The Youth Olympic Games are for young athletes aged 14–18. It has both types, Summer and Winter editions. It is held every 4 years (in between the main Olympics). The first Youth Olympic Games were held in Singapore in 2010.
Paralympic Games
The Paralympic Games are for athletes with physical disabilities. It is held shortly after every Summer and Winter Olympics in the same host city. It also includes the Summer and Winter editions
India’s Performance in the Last 5 Summer Olympics
| Olympic Year | Host City / Country | India Olympic Medals |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Paris, France | 1 Silver, 4 Bronze — 5 Total |
| 2020 | Tokyo, Japan (held in 2021) | 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 4 Bronze — 7 Total |
| 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 1 Silver, 1 Bronze — 2 Total |
| 2012 | London, United Kingdom | 2 Silver, 4 Bronze — 6 Total |
| 2008 | Beijing, China | 1 Gold, 2 Bronze — 3 Total |
India Olympic Gold Medals
| Athlete | Event | Olympics (Year, Country) |
|---|---|---|
| Neeraj Chopra | Men’s javelin throw | Tokyo 2020, Japan |
| Abhinav Bindra | Men’s 10m air rifle shooting | Beijing 2008, China |
| Indian hockey team | Men’s hockey | Moscow 1980, Soviet Union |
| Indian hockey team | Men’s hockey | Tokyo 1964, Japan |
| Indian hockey team | Men’s hockey | Melbourne 1956, Australia |
| Indian hockey team | Men’s hockey | Helsinki 1952, Finland |
| Indian hockey team | Men’s hockey | London 1948, United Kingdom |
| Indian hockey team | Men’s hockey | Berlin 1936, Germany |
| Indian hockey team | Men’s hockey | Los Angeles 1932, USA |
| Indian hockey team | Men’s hockey | Los Angeles 1932, USA |
Silver Medal Winners
| Athlete | Event | Olympics (Year, Country) |
|---|---|---|
| Neeraj Chopra | Men’s javelin throw | Paris 2024, France |
| Ravi Kumar Dahiya | Men’s 57kg wrestling | Tokyo 2020, Japan |
| PV Sindhu | Women’s singles badminton | Rio 2016, Brazil |
| Sushil Kumar | Men’s 66kg wrestling | London 2012, United Kingdom |
| Vijay Kumar | Men’s 25m rapid pistol shooting | London 2012, United Kingdom |
| Rajyavardhan Rathore | Men’s double trap shooting | Athens 2004, Greece |
| Indian hockey team | Men’s hockey | Rome 1960, Italy |
| Norman Pritchard | Men’s 200m | Paris 1900, France |
| Norman Pritchard | Men’s 200m hurdles | Paris 1900, France |
Bronze Medal Winners
| Athlete | Event | Olympics (Year, Country) |
|---|---|---|
| Aman Sehrawat | Men’s 57kg wrestling | Paris 2024, France |
| Indian hockey team | Men’s hockey | Paris 2024, France |
| Swapnil Kusale | Men’s 50m rifle 3 positions shooting | Paris 2024, France |
| Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot Singh | Mixed team 10m air pistol shooting | Paris 2024, France |
| Manu Bhaker | Women’s 10m air pistol shooting | Paris 2024, France |
| Bajrang Punia | Men’s 65kg wrestling | Tokyo 2020, Japan |
| Indian hockey team | Men’s hockey | Tokyo 2020, Japan |
| PV Sindhu | Women’s singles badminton | Tokyo 2020, Japan |
| Lovlina Borgohain | Women’s welterweight boxing | Tokyo 2020, Japan |
| Saina Nehwal | Women’s singles badminton | London 2012, United Kingdom |
| Mary Kom | Women’s flyweight boxing | London 2012, United Kingdom |
| Yogeshwar Dutt | Men’s 60kg wrestling | London 2012, United Kingdom |
| Gagan Narang | Men’s 10m air rifle shooting | London 2012, United Kingdom |
| Vijender Singh | Men’s middleweight boxing | Beijing 2008, China |
| Sushil Kumar | Men’s 66kg wrestling | Beijing 2008, China |
| Karnam Malleswari | Women’s 54kg weightlifting | Sydney 2000, Australia |
| Leander Paes | Men’s singles tennis | Atlanta 1996, United States |
| Indian hockey team | Men’s hockey | Munich 1972, West Germany |
| Indian hockey team | Men’s hockey | Mexico City 1968, Mexico |
| KD Jadhav | Men’s bantamweight wrestling | Helsinki 1952, Finland |