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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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