India at the 1936 Summer Olympics
| India at the 1936 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | IND |
| NOC | Indian Olympic Association |
| in Berlin | |
| Competitors | 27 in 4 sports |
| Flag bearer | Dhyan Chand |
| Medals Ranked 20th |
|
| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
India competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. The Berlin Games marked India's 6th appearance at the Summer Olympics. India won a gold medal in field hockey and ranked 20th among the 32 NOCs that participated.[1]
Medalists
Gold
- Richard Allen, Dhyan Chand, Earnest Cullen, Ali Dara, Lionel Emmett, Peter Fernandes, Joseph Galibardy, Mohomed Hussain, Mohammed Jaffar, Ahmed Sher Khan, Ahsan Mohomed Khan, Mirza Masood, Cyril Michie, Baboo Nimal, Joseph Phillip, Shabban Shahab ud-Din, G.S. Garewal, Roop Singh, and Carlyle Tapsell — Field hockey.
Athletics
Men's 100 metres
Men's 200 metres
Men's marathon
- Preliminary Round (Group A)
- Defeated
Japan (9–0) - Defeated
Hungary (4–0) - Defeated
United States (7–0)
- Defeated
- Semi Finals
- Defeated
France (10–0)
- Defeated
- Final
- Defeated
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Germany (8–1) → 
Gold
- Defeated
Weightlifting
| Athlete | Event | Total(Kgs) | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaw Weik | Men's 75 kg | 310.0 | 15 |
See also
References
- ^ "Dhyan Chand, Hitler and Olympic gold: On Indian hockey's centenary, hockey great Aslam Sher Khan takes a trip down memory lane". The Indian Express. 9 November 2025. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
