Purma Bannerjee
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Purma C.•Bannerjee |
| Used name | Purma•Bannerjee |
| Born | 1897 in Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal (IND) |
| NOC |  India |
Biography
Purma Bannerjee had the distinction of being the first flag bearer for India at the Opening Ceremony at an Olympic Games. Bannerjee was part of the delegation of five athletes that represented the nation at the 1920 Antwerpen Olympics. He was a sprinter and ran in the 100 metres and 400 metres but did not advance from the heats in either race.
Personal Bests: 100 – unknown; 400 – unknown.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Athletics | IND |
Purma Bannerjee | |||
| 100 metres, Men (Olympic) | 5 h2 r1/4 | |||||
| 400 metres, Men (Olympic) | 4 h8 r1/4 |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | IND |
Purma Bannerjee |