India at the olympics medals 2024

A Strong Start in Shooting

The shooting events marked the start of the high note in India’s campaign at the Paris Olympics. With a bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event, a young sensation in shooting, Manu Bhaker, assured the first medal for India. Hers was more or less the performance in inexorable churning of resilience, particularly after the one at Tokyo. Manu did not stop here and went on to rewrite history by grabbing another bronze in the mixed team event alongside Sarabjot Singh. She became the first Indian woman to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics.

Historic Moments in Athletics

The golden boy of Indian athletics, Neeraj Chopra, once again hit the headlines. Though missing out on the gold medal, Neeraj confirmed the silver in men’s javelin throw with his best throw of 89.45 meters. With this, Neeraj became the first Indian track-and-field athlete to win two Olympic medals and cemented his role as a national hero.

Wrestling: A Display of Grit

Wrestling has always been one of the strong sports for India, and the 2024 Olympics was no different either. A bronze medal in the men’s freestyle category was earned by rising star Aman Sehrawat in the Indian wrestling circuit. His journey to the podium was marked with bouts that were intense and with gusto, testing the sheer grit and determination in every move. Aman’s success added another feather to India’s wrestling cap, continuing the already established legacy of greats like Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt.

Shooting: More Medals and Records

The shooting events continued to bring glory to India. Swapnil Kusale created history by winning a bronze in 50m Rifle 3 Positions, the first ever by India in this event. He showed admirable accuracy and poise under pressure; his performance was indicative of the great pool of talent available to India in shooting.

Hockey: A Legacy Continues

It was the Indian men’s hockey team, inspired by its charismatic leader Harmanpreet Singh, that earned a bronze medal by beating Spain 2-1 in the third-place playoff. By dint of leadership and goal-scoring abilities, Harmanpreet acted as the propeller to steer the team toward victory. This turns out to be India’s back-to-back medal in hockey after winning the bronze at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The performance was vindication—of hard work and strategy, of the resurgence of Indian hockey on the world scene.

Breakdancing: A New Frontier

The most unexpected and thrilling moments came to India from Paris 2024 in the form of a very new sport of breakdancing. India Sardjoe did make history as she won the very first-ever breakdancing match at the Olympics. Although she lost in the semi-final, that performance was nothing less than spectacular. She made a momentous journey into this new sport and captured the imagination of many with the versatility of India in new disciplines.

The Road Ahead: Building on Success

India’s performance at Paris Olympics 2024 has set the trend for future athletes. The six medals, including one silver and five bronze, say it all about the hard work, dedication, and support that Indian athletes get today. All the investment made in sport infrastructure, training facilities, and athlete development programs in the last years has started paying off under this government.

As we move forward, the need is to keep this fledgling talent on its toes and provide all resources needed to excel. Manu Bhaker, Neeraj Chopra, Aman Sehrawat—just some of the many stories that will inspire a new generation of athletes. Their story’s message: so long as there is the right kind of support and steely resolve, Indian athletes can match the world’s finest.

Conclusion

The Olympics 2024 have been a glorious chapter in India’s journey in the field of sports. Historic victories in shooting and wrestling, the comeback of hockey, and that dazzling debut in breakdancing—Indian athletes brought pride to the country. In the celebration of success lies the reminder that standing by and encouraging our athletes further, we ensure that India does better with each Olympic edition.