10 Biggest Olympics Records of India

Author: Subhi Saxena Date: 25/07/24 Credit: Instagram Credit: Instagram

Unbeatable in Hockey

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First Gold after Independence

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First Individual Gold

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First Ever Gold Medal in Athletics

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Most Medals won by?

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First Individual Medal

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First Individual Female Medal

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First multi-medalist

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First multi-medalist after Independence

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First female multi-medalist

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Top 8 Sports Which Won the Most Olympic Medals For India

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