Sunday, July 11, 2010

INDIA TESY

India - Medals Tally by Games

Games EnteredGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1934 --11
1938 ----
1954 ----
1958 21-3
1966 34310
1970 53412
1974 48315
197855515
1982 58316
19901381132
1994 611724
1998 710825
200230221769
200622171049
Total Medals1029772271

Introduction

The Republic of India joined the Commonwealth during 1947 on attaining independence and have been to thirteen Games, including Melbourne, since attending their first Games in 1934.

The National Olympic Committee of India was formed and recognised during 1927 and is responsible for organising India's participation in the Commonwealth Games.

India underpinned its status as an emergng power in world sport with an outstanding 69 medal haul in Manchester in 2002 and 50 in Melbourne in 2006 to take their overall medal tally to 272 achieved in twelve Games.

Traditionally, India have won their medals in boxing, badminton, wrestling and weightlifting, however this list has expanded to include shooting, athletics, hockey, judo and table tennis.