India at the 1952 Summer Olympics

India at the 1952 Summer Olympics
IOC code	IND
NOC	Indian Olympic Association
Website	www.olympic.ind.in
in Helsinki
Competitors	64 (60 men, 4 women) in 11 sports
Flag bearer	Balbir Singh Sr.
Medals Ranked 26th	Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 0 1 2
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
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India competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. 64 competitors, 60 men and 4 women, took part in 42 events in 11 sports. This marked the first time India had competed as an independent republic.

First Female Contingent

Athletics Mary Dsouza

Men's Flyweight:

Men's Featherweight:

Men's Welterweight:

Men's Light Heavyweight:

Men's Individual Road Race (190.4 km)

Men's 1.000m Time Trial

Men's 1.000m Sprint Scratch Race

Two shooters represented India in 1952.

Key:

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