After the Indian hockey team’s magical victory against Spain, where they defeated them by a 2-1 margin to secure the bronze medal, India now has four medals at the Paris Olympics 2024. The Indian Olympic contingent, which has been striving to create magic with their skills, has experienced several near misses, as evidenced by multiple 4th-place finishes from Mirabai Chanu to Manu Bhaker in the 25m pistol event.
We also saw Vinesh Phogat getting disqualified just one shot away from gold. However, there have been some impressive moments as well. Following Manu Bhaker’s triumph, Swapnil Kusale won bronze in the men’s 50-meter rifle event, providing us with many memorable moments. But with 117 athletes and only 4 medals so far, this is the reality. Let’s take a look at all the medal winners up to date.
India’s medal-winning athletes at the Paris Olympics
| Athlete | Event | Sport | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manu Bhaker | Women’s 10m air pistol | Shooting | Bronze |
| Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot Singh | Mixed team 10m air pistol | Shooting | Bronze |
| Swapnil Kusale | Men’s 50m rifle 3 positions | Shooting | Bronze |
| Team India | Men’s event | Hockey | Bronze |
India’s Ranking at the Paris Olympics
As mentioned, with many 4th-place finishes and several heartbreaks, India is currently in the 69th position in the Paris Olympics 2024 medal tally, with three medals coming from shooting and one from hockey.
All eyes on Neeraj Chopra
India’s Neeraj Chopra is all set to defend his Olympic crown, which he won at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. India’s superstar and sole hope for gold will compete in front of a packed Stade de France. With his monstrous 89.34-meter throw in the qualifying event, achieved on his first attempt, he has given a spoon of pie and looks poised to secure one more gold medal. He will aim to stand tall on the Olympic medal podium.
