Purma Bannerjee in the context of 1920 Summer Olympics


Purma Bannerjee in the context of 1920 Summer Olympics

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⭐ Core Definition: Purma Bannerjee

Purma C. Bannerjee (born 1897, date of death unknown) was an Indian sprinter. Bannerjee would compete at the 1920 Summer Olympics, representing India in two sprinting events. During the opening ceremony, he would be designated as the first flag bearer for the nation.

Bannerjee would first compete in the heats of the men's 100 metres. There, he would place last in his round and would not advance to the quarterfinals of the event. He would then compete in the heats of the men's 400 metres a few days later. He would again place last in his round and would not advance to the quarterfinals of the event.

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Purma Bannerjee in the context of India at the 1920 Summer Olympics

India competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium. It was the country's second participation in the Summer Olympics after a single athlete, Norman Pritchard, competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics. India sent a contingent consisting of five athletes competing across two sports in the Games. India competed in the wrestling event for the first time in the history of the Games. Purma Bannerjee served as the flag bearer during the opening ceremony.

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