India won its third medal at the Paris Olympics 2024, this time in the 50m air rifle event, thanks to Swapnil Kusale, who brought home the bronze for India. Earlier, Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh clinched a historic bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol mixed event. Now, India has three medals to its name in the medal tally at the Paris Olympics 2024. Let’s have a look at the medal tally.
China on top
China is currently at the top, with a total of 20 medals including 11 gold. The hosts, France, are in second place with 8 medals. The powerhouse of the Olympic Games, the USA, is at seventh place in the tally.
India’s progress
With its second medal, India has risen to 27th place in the standings, tied with Moldova. India is expected to improve its position, with shooters, shuttlers, and paddlers advancing to the next rounds.
Looking ahead
In the last Olympics in Tokyo, India won a total of 7 medals, including a historic gold by Neeraj Chopra. This was India’s best performance to date. With strong performances expected, India is aiming for a double-digit medal count in the French capital this year.
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