India at the 1900 Summer Olympics
| India at the 1900 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
Flag of India | |
| IOC code | IND |
| NOC | Indian Olympic Association |
| Website | olympic |
| in Paris | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Medals Ranked 19th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
India competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. It was the nation's first appearance at the modern Olympic Games. This marked the first participation of an Asian country in the Olympic Games.
One athlete, Norman Pritchard, participated in athletics. He competed in five events and won two silver medals. Until 2020, these were the only medals won by India in athletics. India was classified 19th in the overall medal table, which represents its best ever placement till date.