Compared with its population size and economic strength, India has very few gold medals in the history of the Olympic Games.

Compared with other countries, India's sports industry is still in its infancy. India lacks professional sports management institutions, sports sponsors, sports media and sports market. India's sports industry cannot provide enough support and encouragement for athletes, nor can it train more excellent coaches and referees.

Sports facilities in India are generally inadequate, especially in rural areas. There are few specialized stadiums, equipment and facilities in schools and communities in India. Indian athletes often have to train in harsh environments and can't reach their best. India also lacks high-level training centers and scientific research institutions, unable to provide advanced technology and methods for athletes.

There are many problems in India's physical education system, such as unreasonable curriculum, low quality of teachers and unscientific evaluation criteria. Indian students often don't have enough time and opportunities to participate in sports activities, and they don't have enough interest and enthusiasm. Parents and society in India often don't attach importance to sports and think that academic performance is the most important.

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Keshav Chandra Dutt, the youngest Indian Olympic athlete, participated in the hockey competition of the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 1932 when he was only 15 years old. Later, he participated in the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games and won the gold medal.

Leander Paes, the oldest Indian Olympic athlete, took part in the tennis mixed doubles in Rio Olympic Games in 20 16, at the age of 43. He is the only athlete in India who has participated in seven Olympic Games.

The Olympic athlete who won the most gold medals in India was Dhyan Chand, who won gold medals in hockey in the three Olympic Games: 1928, 1932 and 1936. He is regarded as one of the greatest hockey players in history.