India's Olympic Medal History: 21 Medals in Last 10 Olympics

July 29, 2024 SAURAV PANDEY

2020 Tokyo Olympics

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2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics

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2012 London Olympics

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2008 Beijing Olympics

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2004 Athens Olympics

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2000 Sydney Olympics

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1996 Atlanta Olympics

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1992 Barcelona Olympics

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1988 Seoul Olympics

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1984 Los Angeles Olympics

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