Before 1980, India. After 1980 (and the complete introduction of astroturf) the Netherlands.
A complete medal table can be found at the related links.
Brazil is the most successful Nation in the history of Football, having won the world cup 5 Times
its hockey.........although hockey is India's nation sport,cricket is more popular in India hockey in India is administered by Indian Hockey Federation
its hockey.........although hockey is India's nation sport,cricket is more popular in India hockey in India is administered by Indian Hockey Federation
The most successful nation was China, winning five gold medals and 12 in total.
He was an Olympic champion in boxing (fist fighting) at the 48th Olympiad. Reference: Olympic victor lists and ancient Greek history By Paul Christensen, page 525. I linked this reference below as well.
Canada is known for being a great hockey nation.
Ghana has become a successful African nation due to its citizens preparedness to learn from successful nations worldwide.
Ethiopia is one African nation that has produced Olympic champions. Also, Morocco is another African nation that has produced Olympic champions.
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The Olympic team of the nation hosting the event.
Great Britain has a rich Olympic medal history, dating back to the first modern Games in 1896. The nation has consistently performed well, particularly in sports like athletics, rowing, and cycling. As of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Great Britain has won over 850 medals, including more than 260 golds, making it one of the top-performing countries in Olympic history. The British Olympic Association aims to build on this legacy for future Games.
The Indian Olympic Association sent the nation's largest delegation to the Games in Olympic history. A total of 83 athletes, 60 men and 23 women, competed in 13 sports.