India at the 1956 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | IND |
NOC | Indian Olympic Association |
Website | olympic |
in Melbourne/Stockholm | |
Competitors | 59 (58 men, 1 woman) in 8 sports |
Flag bearer | Balbir Singh Sr. |
Medals Ranked 24th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
India competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. 59 competitors, 58 men and 1 woman, took part in 32 events in 8 sports. Their solitary medal, a gold, came in men's field hockey.[1][2][3]