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A Record-Breaking Olympics for the Indian Contingent
With six medals, including one silver and five bronze, Indian athletes delivered a stellar performance at Paris Olympics 2024, showcasing unparalleled skill and determination
India's players pose on the podium with their bronze medals after the men's final field hockey match between Germany and the Netherlands during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium in Colombes on August 8, 2024. — AFP
India's performance at the Paris Olympics 2024 has been nothing short of extraordinary, highlighting the country's growing prominence in the global sporting arena. A contingent of 117 Indian athletes competed fervently, and their efforts have culminated in a remarkable achievement of six medals — one silver and five bronze.
The historic moment began with Manu Bhaker, who secured India’s first medal in Paris, clinching a bronze in shooting. Bhaker made history by becoming the first Indian woman to medal in Olympic shooting. Her exceptional talent was further showcased as she added another bronze in the mixed team 10m air pistol event alongside Sarabjot Singh, making her the first Indian to win two medals in a single Olympic Games.
India's goalkeeper #16 Sreejesh Parattu Raveendran poses on the podium with his bronze medal after the men's final field hockey match between Germany and the Netherlands during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium in Colombes on August 8, 2024. — AFP
The shooting team’s success didn’t stop there. Swapnil Kusale’s bronze medal added to India's record haul in this sport at a single Olympics, demonstrating a growing dominance in shooting disciplines.
On the hockey field, the Indian men’s team mirrored their success from Tokyo 2020 by securing a bronze medal in Paris, reflecting their consistent excellence on the international stage. Neeraj Chopra continued to enhance his illustrious Olympic legacy with a silver medal in the Javelin Throw, solidifying his status as India’s most successful individual Olympian.
Bronze medallist India's Aman Aman poses with his medal after the presentation ceremony for the men's freestyle 57kg wrestling event at the Champ-de-Mars Arena during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in Paris on August 9, 2024. — AFP
Aman Sehrawat also made his mark by becoming the youngest Indian Olympic medallist with a bronze in wrestling, further adding to the nation’s medal tally.
These achievements underscore the remarkable progress and dedication of Indian athletes, making the Paris Olympics 2024 a milestone event in India's sporting history.
— anam@khaleejtimes.com
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