The Paris Olympics 2024, officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, took place from July 26 to August 11, 2024 in Paris, France.
Paris Olympics 2024 Overview
- Over 10,500 athletes from 206 countries and the IOC Refugee Team competed in 32 sports.
- The Paris Olympics 2024 marked a full return to the traditional four-year Olympic cycle after the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The event paved the way for upcoming Olympic Games in Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032.
Paris Olympics 2024 Medal Table – Top 6 & India
|
Rank |
Country |
Gold |
Silver |
Bronze |
Total |
|
1 |
USA |
40 |
44 |
42 |
126 |
|
2 |
China |
40 |
27 |
24 |
91 |
|
3 |
Japan |
20 |
12 |
13 |
45 |
|
4 |
Australia |
18 |
19 |
16 |
53 |
|
6 |
France |
16 |
26 |
22 |
64 |
|
71 |
India |
0 |
1 |
5 |
6 |
India at Paris Olympics 2024
🔹 Medal Winners
|
Athlete/Team |
Medal |
Event |
|
Neeraj Chopra |
Silver |
Javelin Throw |
|
Manu Bhaker |
Bronze |
10m Air Pistol (Women) |
|
Manu Bhaker & Sarabjot Singh |
Bronze |
10m Air Pistol Mixed Team |
|
Swapnil Kusale |
Bronze |
Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions |
|
Indian Men’s Hockey Team |
Bronze |
Men’s Field Hockey |
|
Aman Sehrawat |
Bronze |
Wrestling (57kg Freestyle) |
🔹 Performance Summary
- India sent its largest contingent ever with 117 athletes.
- India won a total of six medals: 1 Silver and 5 Bronze at the Paris Olympics 2024.
- Manu Bhaker made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win two Olympic medals in a single edition.
- Neeraj Chopra became India’s first two-time Olympic medallist in athletics.
- India’s hockey team secured its 13th Olympic medal, marking back-to-back bronze wins after Tokyo 2020.
Record-Breaking Moments for India
- Shooting: India’s best Olympic performance in shooting with 3 medals, including its first medal in 50m Rifle 3P (Swapnil Kusale).
- Manu Bhaker: First Indian woman to win two medals at one Olympics.
- Neeraj Chopra: Threw 89.45m, second-best career effort, lost gold to Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem who set a new Olympic record.
- Hockey Milestone: First win over Australia in Olympics since Munich 1972.
- Badminton: Lakshya Sen became the first Indian man to reach the semi-finals.
- Archery: Dhiraj Bommadevara & Ankita Bhakat placed 4th—India’s best-ever finish in Olympic archery.
- Table Tennis: Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula reached pre-quarterfinals—first time for Indian women.
Paris Olympics 2024 Logo, Mascot, and Slogan
Logo
- Combines three symbols: Gold medal, Olympic flame, and Marianne (symbol of the French Republic).
- Inspired by Art Deco, it emphasizes equality, inclusion, and shared energy.
- Used for both Olympics and Paralympics—a historic first.
Mascot
- Named ‘Phryges’, based on the Phrygian cap, symbolizing freedom and revolution.
- Adorned in tricolour (blue, white, red) with the Olympic logo on its chest.
- Promotes the motto: “Alone we go faster, together we go further.”
Slogan
- “Games Wide Open” – captures inclusivity, innovation, and open access to sport.
Paris Olympics 2024: Interesting Facts
- 4 sports added: Skateboarding, Surfing, Sport Climbing, Breaking.
- Breaking made its Olympic debut.
- 5,084 medals made using iron from the Eiffel Tower.
- 125 Olympic records & 32 World records were broken.
- 91 countries + IOC Refugee Team won medals.
- 4 countries won their first Olympic gold medals.
Paris Olympics 2024 Controversies
- Imane Khelif & Lin Yu-Ting Gender Row: Social media backlash over XY chromosomes; both won gold despite being cleared.
- Vinesh Phogat Disqualification: Disqualified for being 100g overweight; potential silver now in dispute at Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
- Tom Craig Drug Scandal: Australian hockey player caught buying cocaine—removed from Games.
- Jordan Chiles Bronze Revoked: CAS overturned scoring addition after late enquiry, stripping her of bronze.
Indian Flag Bearers at Paris Olympics 2024
- Opening Ceremony: PV Sindhu & Sharath Kamal.
- Closing Ceremony: PR Sreejesh & Manu Bhaker.
- India’s presence at the Paris Olympics 2024 was its largest ever, reflecting growing Olympic ambition.
India’s Olympic Legacy (Till Paris 2024)
- Total Olympic Medals: 41
- First Olympic medal: Norman Pritchard (Paris 1900) – 2 Silvers
- First individual Olympic medal (post-independence): KD Jadhav, Wrestling (1952)
- First female medallist: Karnam Malleswari, Weightlifting (2000)
- First Olympic gold (individual): Abhinav Bindra, Shooting (2008)
- Best Olympic haul: 7 medals at Tokyo 2020, followed by 6 at Paris 2024
Commemorative Stamps for Paris Olympics 2024
- India will issue commemorative postage stamps to honor athletes and events at the Paris Olympics.
- Released by Department of Posts, these stamps are limited edition and celebrate national milestones and personalities in sport.
History & Legacy of Olympic Games
- Modern Olympics initiated by Pierre de Coubertin in 1894 in Paris.
- First modern Olympic Games: Athens, 1896.
- The International Olympic Committee (IOC), founded in 1894 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, governs the Olympics.
- The IOC emphasizes Olympic values, ethics, fair play, and global participation.
Conclusion: A Landmark Chapter for India at the Paris Olympics
The Paris Olympics 2024 not only symbolized a triumphant return to normalcy post-pandemic but also served as a milestone for India with historic performances in shooting, athletics, and hockey. With emerging athletes like Aman Sehrawat and record-setters like Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker, India continues to climb the Olympic ladder—one Games at a time.
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