India competed with 117 athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics, winning six medals: one silver and five bronze. The highlights included Manu Bhaker’s historic first Olympic shooting medal for women, Neeraj Chopra’s silver in javelin, and Aman Sehrawat’s bronze in wrestling. Despite this success, several athletes missed medals by finishing fourth, indicating missed opportunities.
The Paris 2024 Olympics saw India sending a contingent of 117 athletes competing for medals from July 26 to August 11. The nation achieved a total of six medals, comprised of one silver and five bronze. Notably, Manu Bhaker secured a bronze, marking her as the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting, followed by another bronze in a mixed team event with Sarabjot Singh, making her the first Indian to earn two medals in one Olympics edition.
India’s medal tally in shooting continued to grow as Swapnil Kusale clinched the third medal for the country in the discipline; this represented India’s largest collection of medals in shooting at a single Olympics. Furthermore, the Indian men’s hockey team mirrored their success from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with a bronze medal in Paris, while Neeraj Chopra solidified his status as India’s most successful Olympian by winning a silver in javelin throw.
Aman Sehrawat also emerged in the spotlight as India’s youngest Olympic medallist, winning bronze in wrestling. Nevertheless, India’s journey at the Paris 2024 Olympics was marred by missed opportunities, with six athletes finishing just outside the medal placements in fourth position, including Lakshya Sen and Mirabai Chanu. Additionally, Vinesh Phogat was disqualified prior to a historical wrestling final, further adding to the disappointment.
Indian representatives were active across 69 medal events spanning 16 sports, such as archery, athletics, boxing, and more. The contingent included returning Olympic medallists like Neeraj Chopra, badminton player PV Sindhu, and weightlifter Mirabai Chanu. Overall, India boasts a cumulative total of 41 Olympic medals since their first participation.
In summary, while the Paris 2024 Olympics showcased some remarkable achievements, such as six medals for India including a historic performance by Manu Bhaker, it also highlighted several near-misses and disappointments. The experience reflects India’s evolving sports culture and the growing competitive spirit among its athletes. As they prepare for future competitions, there is hope for overcoming these challenges and achieving even greater success on the world stage.
Original Source: www.olympics.com
