Paris 2024 Olympics Medal Updates: Indian Winners From Every Sport

The Paris 2024 Olympics have captivated the world with thrilling athletic performances and historic moments. As the Games unfold, Indian athletes are making their mark across a diverse range of sports, chasing dreams of Olympic glory. This update provides a comprehensive overview of Indian medal winners from every sport, highlighting their achievements and contributions to the nation’s Olympic success. From dramatic finishes to record-breaking performances, join us as Local Samosa celebrates the remarkable feats of Indian athletes at the Paris 2024 Games.

A Quick Recap

A total of 117 Indian athletes, including five reserves, are vying for medals and sporting glory at the Paris 2024 Olympics, which is being held from July 26 to August 11. Indian competitors will be participating in 69 medal events across 16 sports, including archery, athletics, badminton, boxing, equestrian, golf, hockey, judo, rowing, sailing, shooting, swimming, table tennis, and tennis.

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Manu Bhaker for Shooting

At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Manu Bhaker has made history by winning the bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol event, becoming the first Indian woman to earn a shooting medal at the Games. In a thrilling final, Bhaker scored 216.5 points, narrowly missing out on silver but securing her place on the podium with a stellar performance. Competing against a field of elite shooters, she demonstrated remarkable precision and composure under pressure. The gold medal was claimed by China's Zhang Mengxue, while the silver went to Serbia's Zorana Arunović. Bhaker's achievement not only highlights her exceptional skill but also marks a significant milestone for Indian shooting on the Olympic stage.

Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot Singh for Shooting

Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh won the bronze medal in the mixed 10m air pistol event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This is India's second bronze medal in this category, following the earlier win by the duo of Bhaker and Singh. They scored a total of 1,175 points in the final, securing their place on the podium and showcasing their exceptional skills and teamwork. Their achievement underscores India's rising prominence in shooting sports and adds to the nation's Olympic medal tally.

Swapnil Kusale for Shooting

In the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale clinched the bronze medal with a score of 453.6 points. This achievement marks India's third medal at the Games and highlights Kusale's exceptional skill and precision in the three-position shooting event. His performance adds a significant accolade to India's shooting achievements and underscores his remarkable consistency and expertise on the global stage. The gold medal went to Italy's Niccolò Campriani with 460.0 points, while the silver was claimed by Serbia's Damir Mikec with 456.5 points.

Indian men’s hockey team 

The Indian men's hockey team scripted history by winning the second consecutive gold for the nation in the Olympics. Under the leadership of Harmanpreet Singh, the boys clinched the bronze medal by 2-1 in front of Spain. This match even marks the end of the sporting career for the star goalkeeper PR Sreejesh who has been a key player this season. With this win, the Indian men's hockey team now has 13 Olympic medals, consisting of 8 gold, 1 silver, and 4 bronze.

Neeraj Chopra for Men's Javelin Throw 

The golden boy of India has proved himself yet again by bagging a silver medal in the men's javelin throw. He won the second position for a season-best throw of 89.45 and missed a chance of winning the first spot against Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem who made an Olympic record throw of 92.97. The star-javelin thrower had got India's first gold in a track and field event back in Tokyo Olympics 2020. 

Aman Sehrawat for Men’s Wrestling Freestyle

Aman Sehrawat made history by winning the first-ever bronze medal for India in men’s 57 kg freestyle wrestling at the Paris Olympics. His achievement marks a significant milestone for Indian wrestling on the global stage. Sehrawat's performance has garnered widespread acclaim and highlights his exceptional skill and dedication in the sport.

Everything you Need to Know

Day 1

• Indian shooter Arjun Babuta finished fourth in the men’s 10m air rifle final while Ramita Jindal finished seventh in the women’s event
• The Indian men’s hockey team secured a 1-1 draw with Argentina in their second Pool B match at the Paris 2024 Olympics at the Stade Yves-du-Manoir on Monday. They had secured a 4-2 victory over New Zealand in a gripping men’s hockey match, showcasing strong offensive play and solid defense.
• PV Sindhu and H.S. Prannoy, both seasoned badminton players, started their singles campaigns with victories.
• On her Olympic debut in boxing, Nikhat Zareen won her opening bout, advancing to the women’s 50kg round of 16, where she will face reigning 52kg world champion Wu Yu.
• In table tennis, Sreeja Akula and Manika Batra reached the women’s singles round of 32, while Sharath Kamal and Harmeet Desai were eliminated in the men’s singles.
• Balraj Panwar notably reached the quarter-finals in the men’s single sculls rowing event.

Day 2

• India’s tennis and swimming campaigns concluded on Sunday. Rohan Bopanna and N. Sriram Balaji were eliminated in the men’s doubles first round, and Sumit Nagal exited in the men’s singles. Srihari Nataraj and Dhinidhi Desinghu also did not advance past their swimming heats.
• Indian mixed team Rhythm Sangwan and Arjun Cheema finished 10th with 576 points, missing the top four as their combined score of 288 each fell short of advancing to the medal rounds.
• Preeti Pawar marched into the women’s 54kg round of 16 boxing event at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a 5-0 win over Vietnam’s Vo Thi Kim Anh at the North Paris Arena on Saturday.

Day 3

• Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh have qualified for Bronze Medal Match in 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Event. The duo finished third in the event, accumulating a total of 580 points with 20 perfect shots. They will now compete against the Korean pair of Xue Li and Wonho Lee (who finished 4th with 579 points and 18 perfect shots) in the bronze medal match on Tuesday.
• Lakshya Sen dominated Belgium’s Julien Carraggi in two straight games to clinch another victory in the group stages of the Men’s Badminton at the Paris Olympics on Monday. Sen’s victory over Kevin Cordon, a Tokyo Olympics semifinalist, in the opening Group L match on Sunday was “deleted” after his Guatemalan opponent pulled out of the Olympics due to a left elbow injury. He will face third seed and world number three and reigning Asian champion Jonatan Christie of Indonesia in his final group match on Wednesday.

Day 4

• The Indian men's archery team, consisting of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, and Pravin Jadhav, faced a challenging quarterfinal match against Turkey at the Paris Olympics, ultimately losing 2-6.
• India's Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto lost 11-21, 12-21 to Japan’s Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida on Monday for their second defeat Group C of women’s doubles competition.
• Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy have qualified for the men’s doubles quarter-finals at the Paris 2024 Olympics badminton tournament on Monday. They were supposed to face Mark Lamsfuss and Marvin Seidel of Germany. However, Lamsfuss’ injury forced the pair to withdraw from the Olympics, leading to the match getting cancelled.

Day 5

• India’s tennis campaign at the Paris 2024 Olympics ended on Sunday after both Sumit Nagal and the pair of Rohan Bopanna and N Sriram Balaji lost their respective opening round matches at the Roland Garros Stadium.
• Manika Batra becomes first Indian table tennis female player to advance to pre-quarterfinals when she got the better of France’s Prithika Pavade in her round-of-32 match at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 on Monday.
• Neeraj Chopra advanced to the javelin throw finals after a strong performance in the qualifiers.
• Avinash Sable achieved a personal best in the 3000m steeplechase final, finishing in a commendable position.
• Bajrang Punia won his bout in the men's freestyle 65 kg wrestling category, moving on to the semi-finals.
• Vinesh Phogat secured her place in the final of the women’s 53kg wrestling category with a convincing victory.

Day 6

• In badminton, P.V. Sindhu won her match in the women’s singles, advancing to the quarter-finals.
• Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty progressed to the semi-finals in men’s doubles badminton.
• Mary Kom won her preliminary bout in the women’s flyweight boxing division, advancing further in the tournament.
• In table tennis, Sharath Kamal reached the third round, while Sathiyan Gnanasekaran advanced to the quarter-finals in men’s singles.
• Srihari Nataraj competed in the 100m backstroke swimming event and performed well but did not advance to the finals.
• Manika Batra reached the round of 16 in table tennis, becoming the first Indian table tennis player to achieve this milestone.
• Dheeraj Kumar and Preeti Pawar had notable performances in their events but did not progress to the finals.
• Indian sprinter Dutee Chand delivered a strong performance in the 100m heats, advancing to the semi-finals with a promising time.
• Ravi Kumar Dahiya secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the men's 57kg freestyle, showcasing his skill and determination.

Day 7

• The Indian men’s hockey team beat Australia 3-2 in the men’s hockey Pool B match at the Paris 2024 Olympics. It is India's first victory in this fixture at the Olympics since Munich 1972.
• Manu Bhaker is through to her third finals of the Paris Olympics as she finished second women's 25m pistol qualification.
• The Indian mixed archery team of Dhiraj Bommadevara and Ankita Bhakat beat Spain in the quarterfinal shortly thereafter and thus reached the semis where they will face South Korea.
• In golf, Subhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar are currently in action for India. Meanwhile, Anantjeet Singh Naruka is representing India in the men's skeet qualification Day 1 event.
• In an all-Indian round of sixteen, Lakshya Sen defeated HS Prannoy. Sen, 22, is just the third male Indian badminton player who advanced to the Olympic quarterfinals in the singles competition.
• In Rowing, Men’s Singles Scull Final D with Balraj Panwar.
• Indian shooter Anant Jeet Singh Naruka was placed 26th with a total of 68 after the first day of the men’s skeet qualification event at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Day 8

• Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula's singles campaigns end as they fall short in the Paris 2024 Olympic table tennis qualifiers. The Indian players faced tough competition and did not secure their spots for the Games.
• PV Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, was defeated by He Bingjiao of China with scores of 21-19, 21-14.
• The world No. 5 men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, lost to the third-ranked Malaysian duo, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, with scores of 12-21, 21-14, 21-16.
• Lakshya Sen made history by securing a thrilling victory over Tien-Chou Chen, earning a spot in the semifinals of the Paris 2024 Olympics. This win marks a significant achievement in his badminton career.

Day 9

• Manu Bhaker finished fourth in the women's 25m pistol final, falling short of an unprecedented hat-trick of medals at the same Olympics.
• Nishant Dev lost in the men's 71kg boxing quarterfinals, missing out on a medal.
• Deepika Kumari's 2024 Olympic campaign ended with a dramatic quarterfinal defeat in women's individual archery.
• Ravi Kumar Dahiya advanced to the wrestling finals, securing a guaranteed silver medal and keeping India's hopes high for a gold.
• Lovepreet Singh narrowly missed out on a medal in the men's 109kg weightlifting final, finishing just outside the podium positions.
• Shubham Saran competed in the men’s 10m air rifle event but did not advance to the finals, ending his Olympic journey.
• Amit Panghal progressed to the boxing semifinals, ensuring at least a bronze medal for India and showcasing strong performance.
• Vinesh Phogat finished her wrestling campaign with a fifth-place result, missing out on the medals but demonstrating commendable effort.

Day 10

• Lakshya Sen, the badminton star is expected to continue his impressive form, having secured a spot in the men’s singles event.
• Avinash Sable, the steeplechase runner is a promising contender, with strong performances in recent international events boosting his chances for a podium finish.
• The table tennis duo, Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula, is set to represent India in the women’s doubles and mixed doubles events, building on their past successes to make an impact at the Games.
• On the final day of shooting events at the Paris 2024 Olympics, India will have a chance to secure a shotgun medal. Maheshwari Chauhan and Anant Jeet Naruka advanced to the bronze medal match in mixed team skeet after finishing 4th in the qualification round, where they will compete against China.
• In table tennis, the Indian women's team achieved a thrilling 3-2 victory over 4th seeds Romania in the round of 16. They have advanced to the quarterfinals, where they will face either Germany or the USA.
• Wrestlers make their debut on Monday as the second week of the Games begins, with Nisha Dahiya kicking off India's campaign.

Day 11

• Neeraj Chopra, the javelin throwing champion, is aiming to continue his exceptional performance and secure a podium finish, building on his previous achievements.
• Vinesh Phogat became first woman Indian wrestler to enter Olympics final, beating Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez 5-0 in the semis. With the win, Phogat has guaranteed herself at least a silver medal.
• The Indian men's hockey team will compete in the semifinals, with a goal to secure a spot in the final and aim for a medal.
• In the men's javelin event, Neeraj Chopra and Kishore Jena are representing India, with both athletes hoping to make an impact and challenge for top positions.
• In table tennis, the Indian women’s team has progressed to the quarterfinals after a close 3-2 victory over Romania in the round of 16. They will face either Germany or the USA next.

Day 12

• Star grappler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified hours before her gold medal match after failing to make the weight cut in the women's 50 kg freestyle wrestling on the morning of her bout.
• The Indian women's table tennis team endured a tough 1-3 loss against Germany in the quarterfinals. The match results were:
  
  Match 1: Sreeja Akula and Archana Kamath vs Xiaona Shan and Yuan Wan (India lost 1-3; 5-11, 11-8, 10-12, 6-11)
  
  Match 2: Manika Batra vs Annett Kaufmann (India lost 1-3; 11-8, 5-11, 7-11, 5-11)
  
  Match 3: Archana Kamath vs Xiaona Shan (India won 3-1; 19-17, 1-11, 11-5, 11-9)
  
  Match 4: Sreeja Akula vs Annett Kaufmann (India lost 0-3; 6-11, 7-11, 7-11)
• Antim Panghal went down 0-10 against Turkey's Zeynep Yetgil in the women's freestyle 53 kg 1/8 final match, with Zeynep wrapping up the bout in Period 1.

Day 13

• Golden boy of India Neeraj Chopra wins silver medal in men's javelin.
• The Indian men’s hockey team retained their third spot for the second consecutive time in the Olympics, winning bronze for the nation as the goalkeeper PR Sreejesh played his last match. 
• Wrestler Aman Sehrawat lost to Japan's Rei Higuchi in the 57kg freestyle semifinal bout, set to compete for the bronze medal against Puerto Rica's Darian Cruz.

And the Paris Olympics 2024 comes to an end

As the Paris Olympics comes to an end on Sunday, India finished in the 71st position in the medal tally. With 1 silver and 5 bronze, the Indian contingent brought home 6 medals in total with Neeraj Chopra winning silver in Men’s Javelin Throw, the Indian Men’s Hockey Team clinching bronze, Manu Bhaker having a bronze in Women’s 10 m Air Pistol Shooting, Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh a bronze in 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Shooting, Swapnil Kusale grabbing a bronze in men’s 50 m rifle 3 positions and 21-year-old Aman Sehrawat securing the third podium in Men’s Freestyle 57 kg Wrestling.