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Vijender Singh who won a bronze in men's middleweight class (75 kg) at the 2008 Games in Beijing.

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N which game India won the national olympic gold medal?

In the 2008 Games in Beijing, Abhinav Bindra became the first Indian to win gold in an individual event when he won the men's 10 meter air rifle competition. This was India's 9th gold medal in Olympic competition. All eight gold medals previously won by India were in hockey.


When were the Olympic rings first used?

The Olympic Committee adopted the symbol/flag in 1914, and it was first flown at the 1920 Antwerp Games.


What year was pankration first played?

Pankration was first introduced as an event in the ancient Olympic Games in 648 BC. It combined elements of both boxing and wrestling, making it a popular and highly regarded sport in ancient Greece. The sport was known for its minimal rules, allowing various techniques and holds.


In which year did India win its first olympic gold medal?

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.


What games were played at the first Olympic games?

The ancient Olympic Games were initially a one-day event until 684 BC, when they were extended to three days. In the 5th century B.C., the Games were extended again to cover five days. The ancient Games included running, long jump, shot put, javelin, boxing, pankration and equestrian events.