এক ঝলকে ভারতের অলিম্পিক পদক গাথা

Bharat mato bishwer rongo monchoto nijer eihas bhang korechhe ekadhikbar. Olympics er ei shonali itihasher sathe Bharatwarshiya atletader naam butir butir kore likha ache.

প্রাচীনতম অলিম্পিক পদক

India's Olympic journey started in 1900, with Norman Pritchard winning two silver medals in the 200 meters and 200-meter hurdles. He also became the first Indian to participate in the Olympics.

স্বাধীনতার পরের প্রথম পদক

After India's independence, the first medal came in 1952 when Khashaba Jadhav won a bronze medal in wrestling.

হকি দলের স্বর্ণযুগ

India's hockey team dominated the Olympics in the 1950s and 1960s, winning six gold medals in a row. They also won a silver medal in 1960 and two bronze medals in 1968 and 1972.

অন্যান্য ক্রীড়া

Hockey apart, India has also won medals in other sports such as athletics, shooting, wrestling, boxing, and weightlifting. Some of the most notable medal winners include:

Athletics: Milkha Singh (4th in 400 meters, 1960), PT Usha (4th in 400 meters hurdles, 1984), and Neeraj Chopra (gold in javelin throw, 2020)
Shooting: Abhinav Bindra (gold in 10m air rifle, 2008), Gagan Narang (bronze in 10m air rifle, 2012), and Vijay Kumar (silver in 25m rapid fire pistol, 2012)
Wrestling: Sushil Kumar (bronze in 66kg freestyle, 2008 and silver in 66kg freestyle, 2012), Yogeshwar Dutt (bronze in 60kg freestyle, 2012), and Bajrang Punia (bronze in 65kg freestyle, 2020)
Boxing: Vijender Singh (bronze in middleweight, 2008), and Mary Kom (bronze in flyweight, 2012)
Weightlifting: Karnam Malleswari (bronze in 69kg, 2000)

প্যারিস অলিম্পিকের প্রত্যাশা

India is hoping to have a successful outing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The country has a strong contingent of athletes who are expected to compete for medals in various sports. Some of the medal hopefuls include:

Athletics: Neeraj Chopra (javelin throw), Hima Das (400 meters), and Dutee Chand (100 meters)
Shooting: Abhinav Bindra (10m air rifle), Gagan Narang (10m air rifle), and Manu Bhaker (10m air pistol)
Wrestling: Bajrang Punia (65kg freestyle), Vinesh Phogat (53kg freestyle), and Ravi Kumar Dahiya (57kg freestyle)
Boxing: Amit Panghal (52kg), Mary Kom (51kg), and Vikas Krishan (69kg)
Weightlifting: Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (49kg)

India's Olympic journey has been a rollercoaster ride, with its share of ups and downs. But through it all, the country's athletes have shown great courage and determination. As we look ahead to the 2024 Paris Olympics, we can be sure that they will continue to make us proud.