India at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games information
Sporting event delegation
India at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
CGF code
IND
CGA
Indian Olympic Association
Website
olympic.ind.in
in Cardiff, Wales
Flag bearers
Opening: Closing:
Medals Ranked 8th
Gold
2
Silver
1
Bronze
0
Total
3
British Empire and Commonwealth Games appearances
1934
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1958
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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]
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^"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.
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