India's top archer, Harvinder Singh, created history by claiming India's first-ever gold medal in archery at the Paris Paralympics 2024. He defeated Poland's Lukasz Ciszek in the men's individual recurve final by 6-0, after coming back from behind in the semi-finals and quarter-finals. This marks a significant milestone for India in archery at the Olympics or Paralympics and adds to their impressive medal tally at the Paris Paralympics.
On August 29th, 2024, India will be celebrating National Sports Day to honour the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, one of the greatest field hockey players in the history of the game. Despite India not being an independent nation during most of his playing years, he managed to win three Olympic gold medals in the 1928, 1932, and 1936 games. While he lived most of his life in obscurity, his legacy lives on as the government of India uses this day to promote sports and fitness, with various schemes and programs being launched. This day also serves as a reminder to celebrate the achievements of Indian athletes and to strive for excellence in the sporting sphere.
After successfully hosting the Paris Olympic Games 2024, France is gearing up to host its first-ever Paralympic Games. The opening ceremony promises to be a sensational event, with a grand 4,500-square-meter podium at the iconic Place de la Concorde. 184 delegations, including a record-breaking Indian contingent, will take part in the traditional parade, with Bollywood legend Jackie Chan carrying the Paralympic flame. India, who won 19 medals at the Tokyo Paralympics, will be aiming for a stellar performance once again in 12 sports at the Paris Paralympics.
India's Olympic javelin champion, Neeraj Chopra, continues to impress with another stellar performance at the Lausanne Diamond League, taking second place with a season-best throw of 89.49m. This follows his silver medal win at the Paris Olympics, solidifying his dominance in the sport. Don't miss out on subscribing to witness more of Chopra's incredible skills.
Brazilian defender Emerson Royal has officially signed with AC Milan from Tottenham Hotspur for a reported fee of 15 million euros. The 25-year-old has 10 international caps and has signed a contract with Milan until 2028 with an option for one-year extension. This is a major move for the Italian club as they prepare to kick off their new season against Torino on Saturday. Additionally, stay updated on all Paris Olympics 2024 highlights and results, including the medal tally and Team India's progress.
Hockey India retires the iconic No. 16 jersey of goalkeeper PR Sreejesh after he announced his retirement from the sport. He played a key role in helping India win a bronze medal at the recently concluded Paris Olympics. The senior team will no longer use the number, but it will continue to be worn by the junior team, as Sreejesh will now take on the role of their coach. The ceremony included the players wearing special red jerseys with Sreejesh's name as a tribute.
The 2024 Paris Olympics concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony at Stade de France, attended by celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Billie Eilish. The event also saw India's Manu Bhaker and PR Sreejesh carrying the flag, while the USA emerged as the overall winner in the medals tally tied with China at 40 gold medals each. The Olympic flag was then handed over to the Mayor of Los Angeles, the venue for the next Olympics in 2028.
In the ongoing Tokyo Olympics, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has managed to secure a silver medal, making her the first Indian woman wrestler to achieve this feat. Former Indian cricket captain, Sourav Ganguly, has expressed his admiration for Phogat's determination and believes she deserves nothing less than a silver medal. With India's strong talent pool, Ganguly is confident that the country will continue to excel in sports even after his retirement.
India made its mark at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a total of six medals. The shooting team led the way with three bronze medals, followed by Neeraj Chopra's silver in javelin throw. Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat and the men's hockey team each secured a bronze medal in their respective events. As the multi-sport event comes to a close, let's take a look at the achievements of all Indian athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Despite high expectations and a record-breaking participation of 117 athletes across 16 sports, India fell short of surpassing its previous best at the Paris Olympics. The country secured six medals, including a historic first for woman shooter Manu Bhaker, who became the first Indian athlete in the post-Independence era to win multiple medals in a single edition of the Games. However, numerous Indian athletes also made their mark by setting new records and narrowly missing out on medals. Let's take a closer look at the highlights and accomplishments of India's Paris Olympics campaign.