Paris Olympics 2024: India finishes at 71st spot; returns home with 6 medals
Paris Olympics 2024: The 2024 Paris Olympics concluded with India finishing in 71st place on the medals table, returning home with a total of six medals. While the tally may not have met the high expectations set by previous performances, it was a journey filled with inspiring moments, personal bests, and memorable achievements.
The country sent a total of 117 contingents to compete in different events at the marquee event.
Manu Bhaker's historic achievements
Indian shooter Manu Bhaker made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by opening India's medal tally with a bronze in the women's 10m air pistol event. The 22-year-old became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal. She further etched her name in the record books by winning a second bronze in the mixed team 10m air pistol event alongside Sarabjot Singh, making her the first Indian to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics.
Swapnil Kusale adds to India's Shooting success
Continuing India's success in shooting, Swapnil Kusale secured a bronze medal, contributing to the nation’s growing tally at the Paris Games.
Men's Hockey Team matches Tokyo performance
The Indian men's hockey team replicated their Tokyo 2020 success by clinching a bronze medal at Paris 2024. Their performance upheld the legacy of Indian hockey on the global stage.
Neeraj Chopra's silver
In athletics, Neeraj Chopra added to his illustrious career by winning a silver medal in the men's javelin throw. This achievement made him India's most successful individual Olympian.
Youngest Olympic Medalist: Aman Sehrawat
Wrestler Aman Sehrawat became India's youngest Olympic medalist after securing a bronze in his event, marking a significant milestone for the nation.
There was Indian interest in a total of 69 medal events across 16 sports at the 2024 Summer Games: archery, athletics, badminton, boxing, equestrian, golf, hockey, judo, rowing, sailing, shooting, swimming, table tennis and tennis.
India has won 41 medals at the Olympics to date.
As India reflects on its performance at the Paris Olympics, the focus shifts to building on the experiences gained. Sports authorities and athletes are already looking ahead to future international competitions, with an emphasis on improving training, infrastructure, and support systems to ensure better outcomes in the next Olympic cycle.
- With inputs from agencies
