C. 6 Medals
The Paris 2024 Olympics were full of excitement and emotional moments for sports fans across India. Every four years, the country hopes for a stronger and more stable performance from its athletes, and this edition of the Games gave us several reasons to feel proud and inspired. India finished the Olympics with a total of six medals, which included one silver medal and five bronze medals. While the gold medal still remained out of reach this time, the overall performance showed growth, maturity, and incredible individual efforts across different sports.
Let us take a deeper look at the medal tally, the important moments, and why this Olympic campaign mattered more than just numbers.
India won a total of six medals in the 2024 Olympics.
Here is what the tally looked like:
This list alone shows that India performed well in sports like shooting, wrestling, and hockey. These sports have slowly become strong areas for India at the global level.
One of the biggest highlights from the Paris Olympics was India’s solid performance in shooting. Three of the six medals came from shooting events. The most impressive part was that the medals were not from the same category, which shows a growing level of quality and depth in the sport.
Manu Bhaker became one of the most talked about athletes in the country. Not only did she win a bronze in the women’s event, she also went on to win another bronze along with Sarabjot Singh in the mixed team category. Her consistent performance at such a young age made her one of the biggest stars of the Games.
Swapnil Kusale also made India proud with a bronze medal in the rifle shooting event. His calm and focused display added another important moment to India’s shooting history.
Neeraj Chopra entered the Olympics with enormous expectations. After winning a gold medal in Tokyo, he had the attention of the entire nation on him. In Paris, he won a silver medal in the Javelin event. Even though many people hoped for another gold, Neeraj delivered a strong performance that showed his consistency and mental strength at the world stage.
The silver medal made him one of the few Indian athletes who have managed to win medals in multiple Olympic Games. His influence on young athletes and the growing popularity of athletics in India is one of the most positive outcomes of this Olympic journey.
India has a deep history in hockey, and the sport continues to hold a special place in the hearts of fans. The men’s hockey team secured a bronze medal in Paris, which was an important achievement. The team showed strong coordination, smart attacking strategies, and excellent teamwork. This medal also confirmed that the progress made since the Tokyo Olympics is still moving in the right direction.
India has often performed well in wrestling at major international events. This time, Aman Sehrawat carried the responsibility on his shoulders and delivered a bronze medal in the men’s freestyle category. His win was special because he is one of the youngest Indian wrestlers to win an Olympic medal. His victory gave Indian wrestling a fresh new face and a lot of hope for the future.
Even though India did not win any gold medals in Paris, the overall campaign was still meaningful. Several athletes finished just outside the medal range, which means that with more experience and better support, India can improve significantly in the next Olympics. The rise of young athletes also gives confidence that the country is building a stronger foundation.
Another interesting fact was that many medal winners came from smaller regions and towns. This proves that talent exists everywhere, and with the right training and infrastructure, India can produce world class athletes across many sports.