Key Highlights of India's Performance at the Paris Olympics 2024

Manu Baker's Stellar Performance

• First Medal: Shooter Manu Baker secured a bronze in the 10-meter air pistol event, narrowly missing a silver.

• Second Medal: Manu teamed up with Swarupjit Singh to win another bronze in the mixed 10-meter air pistol event.

Neeraj Chopra's Silver in Javelin

• Achievement: Neeraj Chopra, who was expected to defend his gold medal, secured a silver with a throw of 89 meters.

• Record: Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem broke the Olympic record with a 92-meter throw.

• Milestone: Neeraj became the first Indian to win consecutive medals in athletics.

Indian Men's Hockey Team

• Journey: The team had a roller-coaster journey, starting sluggishly but gaining momentum as the tournament progressed.

• Bronze Medal Match: They defeated Spain to claim a bronze, marking the second consecutive Olympic hockey medal.

• Retirement: This was a fitting farewell for the retiring PR Srijesh, the goalkeeper who played a crucial role in their success.

• Top Scorer: Skipper Harmanpreet Singh ended the tournament as the highest goal scorer with 10 goals.

Swapnil Kusale's Bronze in Shooting

• Event: Swapnil Kusale brought home a bronze in the 50-meter rifle three-positions event.

Aman Sherawat's Historic Win

• Achievement: Aman Sherawat clinched a bronze in the 57 kg freestyle wrestling event, becoming the youngest Indian to win an Olympic medal.

Potential Seventh Medal

• Pending Decision: There is a possibility of a seventh medal if the Court of Arbitration for Sports delivers a favorable verdict for wrestler Vinesh Phogat.

Closing Ceremony

• Flag Bearers: PR Srijesh and double medalist Manu Baker were the flag bearers at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics.

For more details on India's journey, visit our Overview of India's Performance, Heartbreaking Moments, Athlete Profiles, and Future Prospects pages.