Contingent and Medals

India sent 117 athletes to the Paris 2024 Olympics. The country won a total of six medals: one silver and five bronze.

Manu Bhaker

She won a bronze in shooting, becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal.

Sarabjot Singh

Manu Bhaker won also a mixed team 10m air pistol bronze with Sarabjot Singh, making her the first Indian to win two medals at a single Olympics.

Swapnil Kusale

Contributed to India’s shooting medal tally, making it the biggest haul in shooting in a single Olympics.

Neeraj Chopra

Claimed a silver in javelin throw, becoming the most successful individual Olympian for India.

Indian Men’s Hockey Team

Secured a bronze, matching their Tokyo 2020 success.

Aman Sehrawat

Became India’s youngest Olympic medallist by winning bronze in wrestling.

Missed Opportunities

India missed out on six potential medals, with athletes finishing fourth in their events. Notable names include Lakshya Sen, Mirabai Chanu.

Manu Bhaker who missed out on a third medal, Vinesh Phogat Disqualified before a historic final, adding to the disappointment.

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