India at the 1936 Summer Olympics
Sporting event delegation
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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]
| India at the 1936 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
Flag of India | |
| IOC code | IND |
| NOC | Indian Olympic Association |
| in Berlin | |
| Competitors | 27 in 4 sports |
| Flag bearer | Dhyan Chand |
| Medals Ranked 20th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
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
Field hockey

- 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
Germany (8–1) →
Gold
- Defeated
Weightlifting
| Athlete | Event | Total(Kgs) | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaw Weik | Men's 75 kg | 310.0 | 15 |