This was India's most successful Olympics based on the medal standings, winning a total of 6 medals (2 silver and 4 bronze), and doubling the nation's overall record in Beijing. India was among the countries that did not win a Gold Medal and 54 nations did win at least one gold medal. 33 countries won more than 6 total medals. North Korea, South Africa, & Croatia also won 6 total medals, but they alkso won at least 3 Gold Medals
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Leander Paes of India won the Bronze medal in 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
There was a lone athlete representing India at the 1900 Games in Paris. His name was Norman Pritchard (born in Calcutta) and he won silver medals in the 200 meter dash and 200 meter hurdles. The first year India sent a team of athletes to the Olympics was the 1920 Games in Antwerp. India has competed in every Summer Olympics since 1920.