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India first sent an athlete to the Olympics in 1900. His name was Norman Pritchard and he was of British descent. But since he was born in Calcutta, he qualified to compete for India. He won silver medals in the 200 meter dash and the 200 meter hurdles at the 1900 Games, held in Paris. The first team of athletes sent to the Olympics from India was in 1920. India has competed in every Summer Olympic Games since 1920.
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Did India compete in 2012 Olympics?
Yes
When did Germany first compete in the Olympics?
At the first Olympics in 1896.
Is 2020 Olympics in India?
India hopes to compete in the winter Olympics, but they may have to compete as independent athletes because the Indian Olympic Association has been suspended by the International Olympic Committee
Why doesn't India shine in Olympics?
Not as many of its athletes and sportspeople get the opportunity to try for or compete in the Olympics.
What year did Greece first compete in the Olympics?
1896, for the modern olympics.
What Philippine Basketball Team is the first to compete in the first Olympics?
The first Philippine basketball team to compete in the Olympics was at the 1936 Summer Games in Berlin .... they finished 5th.
Who is the India's first medalist in olympics?
India's first medalist in Olympics is Norman Pritchard.
When did Jamaica first compete in the Olympics?
I think that Jamaica first competed in the Olympics in 1948. I think that Jamaica first competed in the Olympics in 1948.
In which country did women first compete in the Olympics?
England
When did Israel first compete in the Olympics?
Judaism 2012
What year did Jamaica first compete in the Olympics?
1938
Where did Valerie Adams compete in the first Olympics?
in tonga
