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]
| 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 | |
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.