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At which Olympic Games did India win a gold medal for the first time?
Question

At which Olympic Games did India win a gold medal for the first time?

A.

1936 Berlin

B.

1968 Mexico

C.

1928 Amsterdam

D.

1952 Helsinki

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 1928 Amsterdam
• India's first Olympic gold medal came in the field hockey event at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam.
• The Indian team, led by the legendary hockey wizard Dhyan Chand, defeated the Netherlands 8-0 in the final.
• This victory marked a golden era for Indian hockey, as the team went on to win six consecutive Olympic gold medals.
• K D Jadhav was India's first athlete from independent India to win an individual medal in the Olympics.
• First Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Olympic Games: Abhinav Bindra.

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