India's Olympic Journey: A Tale of Promise and Potential (Paris Olympic 2024)

India won six medals at the Paris Olympics, including one silver and five bronze medals. Highlights include Neeraj Chopra's silver medal in the javelin, Manu Bhaker's historic bronze medal in shooting  and the Indian hockey team's second consecutive Olympic victory. Take a look at the outstanding achievements and records of Indian athletes. 

India's journey at the Paris Olympics concluded with a total of six medals, including one silver and five bronze medals. India's medal tally was further strengthened by the remarkable performances of Neeraj Chopra, Manu Bhaker, Sarabhyot Singh, Swapnil Kusare, Aman Sehrawat and the Indian hockey team, who secured 71st place in the medal standings.

Indian athletes competed in 16 sports - archery, athletics, badminton, boxing, equestrian, golf, hockey, judo, rowing, sailing, shooting, swimming, wrestling, table tennis and tennis. 

While the six medals were a joy to cherish, India's campaign at the Summer Olympics also featured several near victories. Notable near victories include Lakshya Sen's exploits in badminton, Saikhom Mirabai Chanu's exploits in weightlifting and Vinesh Phogat's unexpected disqualification in the wrestling final. Despite the difficulties, Indian athletes set several new records. See for yourself... 

Neeraj Chopra: the man with Golden arm

Neeraj Chopra achieved the second of his  career with a javelin throw of 89.45m at the Paris Olympics. With his silver medal, Chopra became India's fifth double Olympic medallist after his gold  at Tokyo 2020. 

Manu Bhaker

In the women's 10m air pistol event, Manu Bhaker won the bronze medal, becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal. 

Manu Bhaker and Sarabhyot Singh

Manu Bhaker and Sarabhyot Singh become the first Indian shooting pair to win an Olympic medal in shooting at the Paris 2024 Olympics. 

Swapnil Kusare

Swapnil Kusare's bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle event took India's  medal tally in shooting to three at the Paris Olympics, an unprecedented feat for India in a single Olympic sport. 

Indian  hockey team

The Indian  hockey team won bronze medals in  Paris and Tokyo, giving India its first consecutive Olympic medal in hockey in 52 years (since Munich 1972). 

Lakshya Sen

Lakshya Sen became the first Indian badminton player to reach the semi-finals of the men's Olympic badminton tournament, but lost to Lee Zhi Jia of Malaysia in the bronze medal match. 

Manika Batra

Manika Batra became the first Indian table tennis player to reach the quarter-finals, but lost 1-4 to eighth seed Miu Hirano of Japan.

The Paris Olympics showcased India's growing prowess on the global sporting stage. While there's room for improvement, the grit and determination of our athletes have undoubtedly inspired millions. As India continues to invest in sports infrastructure and talent development, the future of Indian sports looks promising.