India at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
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| India at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games | |
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| CGF code | IND |
| CGA | Indian Olympic Association |
| Website | olympic |
| in Kingston, Jamaica | |
| Flag bearers | Opening: Closing: |
| Medals Ranked 9th |
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| British Empire and Commonwealth Games appearances | |
This was the fifth time India participated in Commonwealth Games. India participated in most sports this time, involving, Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, Weightlifting and Wrestling. [1][2]
India won silver in Men's Hammer Throw, where Praveen Kumar (actor) threw Hammer to a distance of 60.13m.
Badminton
Dinesh Khanna won first medal in Badminton for India in Commonwealth Games. He won Bronze medal. Gold and Silver was won by Malaysian players.
