The Paris 2024 Olympics, which runs from July 26 to August 11, has been an exciting spectacle for Indian athletes, with a total of 117 competitors, including five reserves, vying for glory in the City of Light. The Indian contingent is participating in 69 medal events across 16 sports, showcasing the country’s diverse talent and ambition on the global stage.
Indian Achievements at Paris 2024
India’s initial medal tally for the Paris 2024 Olympics includes two bronze medals, both earned in shooting. Manu Bhaker has been a standout performer, making history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal. Her success continued as she also secured a bronze in the mixed team 10m air pistol event alongside Sarabjot Singh. This makes Bhaker the first Indian to win two medals in a single Olympic Games.
Detailed Medal Tally
Here is a comprehensive look at India’s medal achievements and how they stand in the overall rankings:
Indian Medal Winners at Paris 2024
| No. | Athlete | Event | Sport | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manu Bhaker | Women’s 10m air pistol | Shooting | Bronze |
| 2 | Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot Singh | Mixed team 10m air pistol | Shooting | Bronze |
Medals by Sport
| Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooting | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Overall Medal Table
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 6 | 2 | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | France | 5 | 8 | 3 | 16 |
| 3 | China | 5 | 5 | 2 | 12 |
| 3 | Australia | 5 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| 5 | South Korea | 5 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 25 | India | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
India’s Olympic Journey
India has a rich history at the Olympics, having won a total of 37 medals to date. The country’s Olympic journey began with Norman Pritchard’s dual silver medals at Paris 1900. The tradition of success continued with KD Jadhav’s wrestling bronze at Helsinki 1952, Karnam Malleswari’s weightlifting bronze at Sydney 2000, and Abhinav Bindra’s historic gold in Beijing 2008.
Men’s hockey has been a major contributor to India’s medal tally, with 12 medals including eight golds. Wrestling follows with seven medals. The Indian delegation achieved its best-ever haul of seven medals, including one gold, at Tokyo 2020.
Looking Ahead
As the Paris 2024 Olympics progresses, Indian athletes are poised to make further strides in their quest for medals. With a strong contingent and renewed focus, India aims to enhance its performance and add to its medal count before the Games conclude on August 11.
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