Olympic Games Participation: Identifying the Incorrect Statement

The question asks us to identify the statement that is not correct regarding the Olympic Games and India's involvement.

Analyzing the Statements:

• Statement 1: The first Olympic Games were held in 1896 in Athens.
  • This statement is correct. The first modern Olympic Games, revived by Pierre de Coubertin, took place in Athens, Greece, in 1896.
• Statement 2: Norman Pritchard was the first Indian to participate in the Olympic Games.
  • This statement is generally considered correct. Norman Pritchard, an Anglo-Indian athlete, competed for British India in the 1900 Paris Olympics in athletics. He is widely recognized as the first athlete representing India at the Olympics.
• Statement 3: Women's participation started from the second Olympic Games in 1900.
  • This statement is correct. Women first participated in the Olympic Games during the 1900 Paris Olympics. They competed in sports such as tennis, sailing, croquet, equestrian, and golf.
• Statement 4: Indian Hockey team participated for the first time in 1924.
  • This statement is incorrect. The Indian Men's Hockey team made its Olympic debut at the 1928 Amsterdam Games. They went on to win the gold medal in their first appearance and continued a dominant streak for decades. Their participation was not in 1924.

Conclusion on Hockey Team's First Participation:

The Indian Men's Hockey team first participated in the Olympic Games in 1928, not 1924. Therefore, the statement claiming their first participation was in 1924 is inaccurate.

The incorrect statement is: Indian Hockey team participated for the first time in 1924.