India at Paris Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker, Neeraj Chopra, Full List of Medal Winners

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Olympics Medal Winners from India

India’s performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics has been notable, with the country achieving a total of five medals as of August 8, 2024. 

This India Olympics 2024 points tally includes one silver and four bronze medals, marking a significant contribution to India’s Olympic history.

One can check the full list of medal winners from India at Paris Olympic 2024 from below.

Olympics 2024 Medal Winners from India

Manu Bhaker – Bronze Medal in 10m Air Pistol (Women)

Manu Bhaker kicked off India’s medal tally by securing a bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event. The 22-year-old shooter scored 221.7 points, overcoming her previous setbacks from the Tokyo Olympics, where a pistol malfunction had marred her performance.

Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh – Bronze Medal in 10m Air Pistol (Mixed Team)

In a historic feat, Bhaker, alongside Sarabjot Singh, won another bronze in the mixed team event, making her the first Indian woman to win two medals at a single Olympic edition.

Swapnil Kusale – Bronze Medal in 50m Rifle 3 Positions

The shooting team continued to shine as Swapnil Kusale clinched bronze in the 50m rifle 3 positions event, becoming the first Indian to medal in this category.

Indian Men’s Hockey Team – Bronze Medal

The men’s hockey team secured a bronze medal by defeating Spain 2-1 in the playoff match. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh played a pivotal role, scoring both goals and ensuring back-to-back Olympic medals for India in hockey, following their bronze in Tokyo 2020.

Neeraj Chopra – Silver Medal in Men’s Javelin Throw

Neeraj Chopra added a silver medal to his accolades in the men’s javelin throw, with a best throw of 89.45 meters. This achievement made him the first Indian track-and-field athlete to win two Olympic medals, narrowly missing out on defending his gold from Tokyo.

Aman Sehrawat – Wins Bronze Medal in Wrestling at Paris 2024 Olympics

Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat has made history by winning a bronze medal in the men’s 57kg freestyle category at the Paris 2024 Olympics. He won over Puerto Rico’s Darian Cruz with a score of 13-5.

Overview of India’s Olympic Journey

India’s overall medal tally at the Olympics 2024 stands at 71, with a historical performance in Paris. India won 6 total medals at Paris Olympic 2024 with 5 bronze and a silver.

Also Read: Paris Olympics 2024 Medal Tally: India Finishes 71st, US at Top, List Here

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