| India at the 1938 British Empire Games | |
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| CGF code | IND |
| CGA | Indian Olympic Association |
| Website | olympic |
| in Sydney, Australia | |
| Flag bearers | Opening: Closing: |
| Medals Ranked -th |
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| British Empire Games appearances | |
This was the second time India participated in Commonwealth Games after previous 1934 British Empire Games in London. India participated in few events this time mainly in cycling. But could not able to win single medal in these Games at Sydney in Australia. [1]
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