India@CWG: Indian Medals at 1966 Commonwealth Games

In 1966, Indians won 10 medals with 3 Gold, 4 Silver and 3 Bronze. Dinesh Khanna became the first Badminton player to earn a medal for India and Praveen Kumar won first Track medal for India, while other medals were won by Wrestling team. Indians participated in Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, Weightlifting and Wrestling.

Medal History of all Games
Indian Contingent and All Squads at 2018 Commonwealth Games

Gold Medals

    Bishamber Singh (Bantamweight, Wrestling)
    Mukhtiar Singh (Lightweight, Wrestling)
    Bhim Singh (Heavyweight, Wrestling)

Silver
Mahon Ghosh (Featherweight, Weightlifting)
Shamrao Sable (Flyweight, Wrestling)
Randhawa Singh (Featherweight, Wrestling)
Praveen Kumar (Hammer Throw, Athletics) 60.12 m

Bronze

    Dinesh Khanna (Men’s Singles Badminton)
    Hukum Singh (Welterweight, Wrestling)
    Bishwanath Singh (Light Heavyweight, Wrestling)

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