Paris Olympics 2024: India’s Journey And Highlights

More than 10,000 athletes will come from over 200 countries. There will be 32 different sports to watch, including 4 additional sports. In total, there will be 754 events, which include both competitions and ceremonies. 

The Paris Olympics 2024 – Additional Sports

Paris 2024 proposed 4 new sports associated with young minds. The organisers chose these sports to reward creativity and athletic skill. Following is the additional sports list:

1. Breaking
2. Sport climbing
3. Skateboarding
4. Surfing

Indian Athletes Competing At Paris Olympics 2024

Athletics has the most Indian athletes, with 29 people. Neeraj Chopra, who won gold in Tokyo, is leading the team. India also sent a lot of shooters – 21 in total, which is more than ever before.

The Indian athletes determined to win medals and hope to break some records.

Medals Won By Indians In Paris Olympics 2024 – Highlights

• Manu Bhaker – Women’s 10m air pistol
• Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot Singh –  Mixed team 10m air pistol
• Swapnil Kusale – Men’s 50m rifle 3 positions

Manu Bhaker did really well in the women’s 10m air pistol event. She made it to the final round of the competition. This is a big deal because no Indian woman has done this in shooting since the 2004 Olympics in Athens.  

As for India’s overall performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, there are 3 medals won by Indians in Paris Olympics 2024. All of these medals are bronze. 

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