In this Article, We are listing all the Olympic Winners from Haryana. Haryana’s Population is approximately 6% of the Country. But in the Olympics, percentage of winning medals is much more as compare to population. In the Olympics, Haryana got first Individual Medal in 2008. In the Competitive Exams of Haryana – HSSC, HPSC, HTET these type of Questions are asked. So It is very important to know not only for Competitive Exams also for General Information.
Beijing 2008 Olympic Winners from Haryana
| Sr No. | Name | Medal Won | Sport | Place belong to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vijender Singh | Bronze | Boxing | Bhiwani |
| 2 | Sushil Kumar | Bronze | Wrestling | Sonipat |
London 2012 Olympic Winners from Haryana
| Sr No. | Name | Medal Won | Sport | Place belong to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sushil Kumar | Silver | Wrestling | Sonipat |
| 2 | Saina Nehwal | Bronze | Badminton | Hisar |
| 3 | Gagan Narang | Bronze | Shooting | Panipat |
| 4 | Yogeshwar Dutt | Bronze | Wrestling | Sonipat |
RIO 2016 Olympic Winners from Haryana
| Sr No. | Name | Medal Won | Sport | Place belong to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sakshi Malik | Bronze | Wrestling (58 Kg) | Rohtak |
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Winners from Haryana
| Sr No. | Name | Medal Won | Sport | Place belongs to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neeraj Chopra | Gold | Javelin Throw (Athletics) | Panipat |
| 2 | Ravi Kumar Dahiya | Silver | Wrestling (57 Kg) | Sonipat |
| 3 | Bajrang Punia | Bronze | Wrestling (65 Kg) | Jhajjar |
Paris 2024 Olympic Winners from Haryana
| Sr No. | Name | Medal Won | Sport | Place belongs to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neeraj Chopra | Silver | Javelin Throw (Athletics) | Panipat |
| 2 | Aman Sehrawat | Bronze | Wrestling (57 Kg) | Jhajjar |
| 3 | Manu Bhaker | Bronze | 10 M Air Pistol Women | Jhajjar |
| 4 | Manu Bhaker | Bronze | 10 M Air Pistol (Team) | Jhajjar |
| 5 | Sarabjot Singh | Bronze | Ambala |
In 2021, Govt of Haryana increased the amount given to the Olympic Medal Winners and Qualifiers.
- Gold Medal – Rs 6 Crore
- Silver Medal – Rs 4 Crore
- Bronze Medal – Rs 2.50 Crore
- Participation – Rs 15 Lacs
- For Training & Diet – Rs 5 Lacs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q – Who was the First Olympic Individual Medal Winner from Haryana ?
A – Vijender Singh in Boxing (2008)
Q – Who wins more than One Individual Medal from Haryana ?
A – Sushil Kumar in Wrestling (2008 & 2012), Neeraj Chopra in Javelin Throw (2020 & 2024)
Q – Who was First Individual Gold Medal Winner from Haryana ?
A – Neeraj Chopra in Atheletics (2020)
Q – Who wins First Individual Silver Medal from Haryana ?
A – Sushil Kumar in Wrestling (2012)
Q – Who was the First Female Individual Medal Winner from Haryana ?
A – Saina Nehwal in Badminton
Q – How much amount given to the Gold Medal Winner from Haryana ?
A – Rs 6 Crore
