| 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 bearer | Opening: Closing: |
| Medals Ranked 8th |
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| British Empire and Commonwealth Games appearances | |
1958 was the fourth time India participated in Commonwealth Games. India won its first gold medal in these games.[1]
Medalists[edit | edit source]
Gold medalists[edit | edit source]
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gold |
Milkha Singh | Athletics | 440 yards | |
| Gold |
Lila Ram | Wrestling | Heavyweight |
Silver medalists[edit | edit source]
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Silver |
Lachmi Kant Pandey | Wrestling | Welterweight |
Athletics[edit | edit source]
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 | edit source]
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 | edit source]
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.