Who won the first gold medal in Olympics 2008 from India?

shooter Abhinav Bindra
At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, shooter Abhinav Bindra became the first individual Indian athlete to win gold while at the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles, the legendary Indian hockey team led by Major Dhyan Chand cruised to a second consecutive title with a record 24-1 win over the United States.

Which Indian won gold medal in the 2008 Olympic Games and in which sport?

At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Abhinav Bindra won gold in the Men’s 10 metre air rifle event becoming the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Olympic Games. Vijender Singh got the country’s first medal in boxing with his bronze medal in Middleweight category.

Who is the only gold medalist of India in the Olympics?

Abhinav Bindra is an Indian businessman and retired sport shooter. He is currently India’s only individual Olympic gold medalist. His gold in the 10-meter air rifle event at the 2008 Summer Olympics was also India’s first Olympic gold medal since 1980.

Where did India compete in the Olympics in 2008?

India competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People’s Republic of China. India was represented by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

How many gold medals did China win in the 2008 Olympics?

Map of the world showing the achievements of each country during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People’s Republic of China. Gold for countries achieving at least one gold medal. Silver for countries achieving at least one silver medal.

When did India win a gold medal in field hockey?

The Indian field hockey team won gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics by defeating Great Britain in the final. It was the first gold medal for India as an independent nation.. India scoring their third goal against Britain in the final at the 1948 Olympics