India at Olympics : Asian Games and Commonwealth

India at Olympics : Asian Games and Commonwealth

At the point when the Indian national flag is hosted in an Olympic field and the Indian national anthem is played to respect our sports representatives, it’s a moment of pride for every Indian. Viewing our sportspersons to finally living the moment of victory for which they have put beyond sweat, blood, and sacrifices is a part of history that every citizen will recall with honor in their voice. The sparkle in their eyes while accepting our national flag lifted high in the sky acquires a surge of feelings brimming with happiness and pride to each Indian. 

 There is no contention on the way that we Indians are obsessed with cricket. It is the most viewed game in the nation and no different games stand anyplace near the fame of cricket. Enough has been accomplished for cricket and I think all that anyone could need will be done later for the equivalent. In this manner, we should focus on different games and leave cricket for the individuals who are keen on it and trust me when I state that there is no lack of such individuals in our nation.

India at the Olympics

India as an independent nation accomplished its first-ever victory in the 1948 London Olympics by bagging a gold medal in Hockey under the captaincy of Major Dhyanchand, which then started the golden era of Indian hockey. 

Performance at last three Olympics

In the 2016 Rio summer Olympics, India was at a 67th spot on the medal tally however the total number of countries that participated was 206. This accomplishment was done by 2 female sportspeople PV Sindhu in badminton claiming a silver medal against her opponent Carolina Marin and Sakshi Malik defeating her opponent to claim a bronze medal in wrestling, all these events flooded as front-page headlines. Also, the two winners created enough buzz and played a significant role in promoting their respective sports badminton and wrestling in India. These winnings have added further to the momentum of badminton and wrestling as a sport taken up by a greater number of people in India. Another chance of victory that was just missed by the Indian squad was in gymnastics when Dipa Karmakar finished at the 4th spot, which highlighted gymnastics gaining attention in India.

The circumstance was diminishing to the point that even the “Autonomous Olympic Athletes (IOA)” under whose flag competitors contend as Independent Olympians at the Olympic Games for different reasons, including political approvals, suspensions of National Olympic Committees, and sympathy was at 51st spot  16 places in ahead of India. In the 2012 London summer Olympics, India was at 55th spot and in the 2008 Beijing summer Olympics, we were at 50th spot. It would be a consolation on the off chance that we don’t consider the winter Olympics here. In 2018, India’s Shiva Keshavan finished his 6th and last Olympics in Pyeongchang. He had financed his past Olympic outing through crowdfunding and has additionally needed to beforehand rival an acquired sled. He spoke to India at the Winter Olympics here. In 2018, India’s Shiva Keshavan finished his 6th and last Olympics in Pyeongchang. He had financed his past Olympic outing through crowdfunding and has additionally needed to beforehand rival an acquired sled. He spoke to India at the Winter Olympics here. In 2018, India’s Shiva Keshavan finished his 6th and last Olympics in Pyeongchang. He had financed his past Olympic outing through crowdfunding and has additionally needed to beforehand rival an acquired sled. His speaking to India at the Winter Olympics is more because of his assurance as opposed to whatever else. These details are not to be glad for a nation of 1.3+ billion individuals. Altogether, India has won 28 medals in 24 Olympics in which it took an interest.

Performance at last three Asian Games

India was eighth in the 2014 Incheon matches and dominated an aggregate of 57 decorations which was really a mistake when contrasted with the 2010 Guangzhou games in which India stood sixth in the award count with 65 awards, India’s best execution in Asian games most definitely. As far as the gold medals, it was India’s second-best execution since the 1951 games held at New Delhi. In the 2006 Doha games, we were again at the eighth spot with a sum of 53 decorations while the 2018 Jakarta games saw India bagging 8th Spot with 15 Gold, 24 Silver, and 30 bronze medals. Every time the Asian games surprise both the participants and spectators with some incredible event, which makes its place in international and national quizzes. The highlight of the 2018 Jakarta games was the firsts it witnessed, with Vinesh Phogat being the first female Indian wrestler to claim a gold medal in the Jakarta games in Wrestling, to India claiming a Gold medal in debut sport bridge .also, the country saw Silver medal in Equestrian new as a sport but as old as the history of India. Altogether, India has won 674 awards in 18 Asian games in which it took part.

Performance at last three Commonwealth Games

India was third in the 2018 Gold Coast games with a sum of 66 medals. It was an improvement to the 2014 Glasgow games in which India stood fifth in the award count with 64 decorations. India’s best execution in Commonwealth games came in the year 2010 when the games were held in New Delhi, India. In the 2010 games, India won an aggregate of 101 decorations with 38 gold awards and stood second on the award count, just beneath Australia. Altogether, India has won 504 awards in 17 region games in which it took part.

Conclusion

Indian sportspeople have performed moderately well in Asian and Commonwealth games when compared with the Olympics. Additionally, at whatever point the games are composed in India, our sports representatives arrive at their most elevated potential and give their best execution. This is obvious when we take a glimpse at India’s presentation in the 1951 and 1982 Asian Games and 2010 Commonwealth Games. On each one of those occasions, India’s general execution is the best.