India at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
| India at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games | |
|---|---|
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| CGF code | IND |
| CGA | Indian Olympic Association |
| Website | olympic |
| in Cardiff, Wales | |
| Flag bearers | Opening: Closing: |
| Medals Ranked 8th |
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| British Empire and Commonwealth Games appearances | |
1958 was the fourth time India participated in Commonwealth Games. India won its first gold medal in these games.[1][2][3] India got its first gold medal with Milkha Singh winning the gold in athletics in 440 yards event.[4]
Medalists
[edit]Gold medalists
[edit]| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gold |
Milkha Singh | Athletics | 440 yards | |
| Gold |
Lila Ram | Wrestling | Heavyweight |
Silver medalists
[edit]| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Silver |
Lakshami Kant Pandey | Wrestling | Welterweight |
Athletics
[edit]India won its first medal in athletics during these games. The legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh won gold in the men's 440-yard run. India participated in at least 12 athletics events in these games.
Boxing
[edit]India participated in boxing for the first time, in the men's lightweight division (60 kg) and the men's middleweight division (75 kg).
Wrestling
[edit]India won gold in wrestling, with Lila Ram winning the men's heavyweight division (100 kg). In the men's welterweight division (74 kg), Lachmi Kant Pandey gave India a silver medal.
References
[edit]- ^ "Home". thecgf.com.
- ^ "Commonwealth Games: When Milkha Singh surprised the world to start a golden tradition for India". Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ^ "India Cardiff 1958". Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ^ Ansari, Aarish. "India at Commonwealth Games: Quiet beginnings to rousing podium finishes". Olympics.