India’s Performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics: Medals Tally and Highlights
The Paris 2024 Olympics showcased 117 Indian athletes who collectively earned six medals—one silver and five bronze. Manu Bhaker led with a historical bronze in shooting, while Neeraj Chopra earned silver in javelin. Despite several near-misses and disqualifications, India highlighted its growing sporting legacy on this prestigious international stage.
The Paris 2024 Olympics witnessed the participation of 117 Indian athletes competing for medals from July 26 to August 11. India secured a total of six medals: one silver and five bronze, marking a significant achievement in their Olympic history.
Manu Bhaker was a standout performer, earning India’s first medal in the Olympics through a bronze in shooting. She went on to create history as the first Indian to have won two medals in a single Olympic edition, following a mixed team 10m air pistol bronze with Sarabjot Singh.
India’s shooting events flourished as Swapnil Kusale contributed to this success, securing the third medal in the sport. The Indian men’s hockey team repeated their success from Tokyo 2020 with a bronze medal, while Neeraj Chopra claimed a silver in javelin throw, enhancing his status as a noteworthy individual athlete.
In a remarkable feat, Aman Sehrawat became India’s youngest Olympic medallist by winning a bronze in wrestling. Despite these accomplishments, India experienced disappointments, narrowly missing six potential medals with fourth-place finishes, including athletes such as Lakshya Sen and Mirabai Chanu.
Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification ahead of a crucial final further compounded the challenges faced by the Indian contingent. Indian athletes participated in 69 medal events across 16 sports, emphasizing the nation’s broad interest in the Olympic Games.
Notable returning medallists, including Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu, and Lovlina Borgohain, represented a legacy of achievement from previous Olympics. To date, India has won 41 Olympic medals, beginning with Norman Pritchard’s dual silver at the Paris 1900 Games.
KD Jadhav marked India’s first individual medal in the independent era with a bronze in wrestling at Helsinki 1952. Karnam Malleswari made history as the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in Sydney 2000, with Abhinav Bindra later securing the first individual gold medal for India in Beijing 2008.
Men’s hockey has been the most prolific contributor to the Indian Olympic tally, with 13 medals, including eight golds, followed closely by wrestling with eight. India achieved its best-ever Olympic medal haul at Tokyo 2020, bringing home seven medals, including one gold.
In summary, the Paris 2024 Olympics proved to be a defining moment for India, yielding six medals and exemplifying the country’s evolving prowess in various sports. Despite facing several close calls and disappointments, the performances of athletes like Manu Bhaker, Neeraj Chopra, and Aman Sehrawat highlight India’s growing legacy on the global stage. This edition of the Olympics not only reflects India’s historical achievements but also sets the foundation for future sporting excellence.
Original Source: www.olympics.com
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