The Paris Olympics 2024 campaign for India has ended with a total of six medals, including one silver and five bronze. As the events wrap up, the nation reflects on a mix of pride and disappointment. The final decision on Vinesh Phogat’s appeal could potentially add a seventh medal to India’s tally.
Medal Overview:
- Total Medals: 6
- Silver Medals: 1
- Bronze Medals: 5
Key Highlights:
- Manu Bhaker Starts Strong:
- Event: Women’s 10m Air Pistol
- Result: Bronze
- Manu Bhaker made history as the first Indian female shooter to win an Olympic medal.
- Second Medal in Shooting:
- Event: 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team
- Athletes: Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh
- Result: Bronze
- This was the first time India won a team shooting event medal at the Olympics.
- Swapnil Kusale’s Bronze:
- Event: Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions
- Result: Bronze
- Kusale’s victory marked a historic achievement with three shooting medals for India.
- Hockey Team’s Redemption:
- Event: Men’s Hockey
- Result: Bronze
- After losing the semi-final to Germany, the Indian team secured bronze by defeating Spain 2-1.
- Neeraj Chopra’s Silver:
- Event: Men’s Javelin Throw
- Result: Silver
- Chopra’s throw of 89.45m earned him silver, falling short of defending his gold from Tokyo 2020.
- Aman Sehrawat Shines:
- Event: Men’s 57kg Freestyle Wrestling
- Result: Bronze
- Sehrawat secured the bronze by defeating Darian Cruz of Puerto Rico with a score of 13-5, becoming the youngest Indian to win an individual Olympic medal.
Final Thoughts:
India’s performance in Paris reflected a journey of highs and lows. While the six medals fall short of the seven earned in Tokyo, the achievements in shooting and wrestling highlight India’s growing prowess in these sports. The decision on Vinesh Phogat’s appeal could still influence the final medal count.
