India at the Paris Olympics on August 11, 2024

• Neeraj Chopra secured a silver medal in the men’s javelin throw with a best throw of 89.45 meters.
• The Paris Olympics 2024 is wrapping up today with the closing ceremony. Representing India as flag-bearers are PR Sreejesh, the men’s hockey team goalkeeper, and pistol shooter Manu Bhaker.
• Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against her disqualification is still pending at the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS).
• India has secured four bronze medals in this edition of the Olympics, with significant achievements in both hockey and shooting.
• The Indian men’s hockey team made history by winning their second consecutive Olympic bronze medal after defeating Spain 2-1. This is the first time since 1968-1972 that India has won back-to-back Olympic medals in hockey.

Paris Olympics Winners – 11 August 2024

• Weightlifting: Liu Huanhua (China) wins men’s 102kg gold.
• Golf: Lydia Ko (New Zealand) wins gold, completing her Olympic medal set.
• Table Tennis: China secures women’s team gold.
• Handball: Norway wins women’s gold.
• Water Polo: Spain clinches women’s gold.
• Diving: Cao Yuan (China) wins men’s 10m platform gold.
• Rhythmic Gymnastics: China wins group all-around gold.
• Volleyball: France wins men’s gold.
• Canoe Sprint: Katie Vincent (Canada) wins women’s canoe single 200m gold.

Neeraj Chopra Scripts History: Gold and Silver in Two Olympics

Paris, France: In a monumental achievement that has sent the nation into a frenzy, Neeraj Chopra has etched his name in the annals of Indian sports history. The Javelin thrower clinched the silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024, becoming the first Indian individual athlete to win both gold and silver at the Olympic Games.

After his historic gold medal win at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, Chopra carried the hopes of a billion people on his shoulders in Paris. While he couldn’t defend his title, his silver medal is a testament to his unwavering dedication and exceptional talent. The final was a nail-biter, with Chopra displaying remarkable composure under immense pressure.

With a best throw of 89.45 meters, the Haryana-born athlete secured the second position on the podium. While the gold slipped away, his achievement is nothing short of extraordinary. Chopra joins an elite group of Indian athletes who have won multiple individual Olympic medals, including Sushil Kumar (Wrestling) and P.V. Sindhu (Badminton).

The nation erupted in joy as news of Chopra’s medal broke. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the chorus of congratulations, hailing the javelin thrower as an inspiration for the youth of India. Social media was flooded with messages of support and admiration for Chopra’s incredible feat.

As India celebrates this momentous occasion, it is evident that Neeraj Chopra has become a symbol of the country’s sporting prowess. His journey from a small village to the pinnacle of global sports is an inspiration to millions. With his sights set on future competitions, Chopra is undoubtedly set to continue making India proud on the world stage.

India at Paris Olympics – 06 August 2024

• Neeraj Chopra has qualified for the men’s javelin throw final with a throw of 89.34 meters, his second-best ever. The final is scheduled for August 8.
• Vinesh Phogat advanced to the semifinals in women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling after defeating Ukraine’s Oksana Livach 7-5. She previously stunned World No. 1 Yui Susaki in the round of 16.
• India’s men’s hockey team will play against Germany in the semifinals today.
• Mirabai Chanu will compete in the women’s 49kg weightlifting final on August 7.
• Avinash Sable will be in the men’s 3000m steeplechase final on August 7.
• India’s women’s table tennis team will face Germany in the quarterfinals.

India at Paris Olympics – August 2, 2024

1. In shooting, Swapnil Kusale clinched a bronze medal in the 50m rifle 3 positions event, marking India’s third medal at the Paris Games.
2. Badminton: PV Sindhu was eliminated after losing to He Bingjiao of China in the women’s singles round of 16.
3. In athletics, Tajinderpal Singh Toor will compete in the men’s shot put qualification, and Ankita and Parul Chaudhary are in the women’s 5000m round 1.
4. The Indian men’s hockey team will face Australia today after a close match against Belgium yesterday.
5. In archery, Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara are competing in the mixed team round of 16 match against Indonesia.
6. Tulika Maan is up against Idalys Ortiz in the women’s +75 kg round of 32 match in judo.

India has secured three bronze medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with all medals coming from shooting events.

Paris Olympics World Winners – 2 August 2024

• USA men’s four: gold in rowing
• Simone Biles (USA): gold in women’s gymnastics all-around
• Katie Ledecky (USA): silver in women’s 4x200m freestyle relay
• Kate Douglass (USA): gold in women’s 200m breaststroke
• USA women’s team foil: gold in fencing

India at Paris Olympics – August 1, 2024

• Badminton: HS Prannoy vs. Lakshya Sen in men’s singles pre-quarters; PV Sindhu in women’s singles round of 16.
• Shooting: Swapnil Kusale in men’s 50m 3P rifle final; Sift Kaur Samra and Anjum Moudgil in women’s 50m 3P rifle qualifiers.
• Boxing: Nikhat Zareen faces Wu Yu in women’s 50kg round of 16.
• Athletics: Akshdeep Singh, Vikash Singh, Paramjeet Singh Bisht, and Priyanka Goswami in race walk events.
• Hockey: India vs. Belgium in men’s Pool B match.
• Archery: Pravin Jadhav in men’s individual event.
• Golf: Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar make their Olympic debuts.
• Sailing: Vishnu Saravanan and Nethra Kumanan compete in their respective events.

Worldwide Winners – August 1, 2024

• Skateboarding: Rayssa Leal of Brazil wins women’s skateboard street final.
• Swimming: Daniel Wiffen of Ireland wins gold in men’s 800m freestyle.
• Diving: China’s Lian Junjie and Yang Hao win men’s synchronized 10m platform.
• Cycling: Pauline Ferrand Prevot of France wins women’s mountain bike event.
• Shooting: Ban Hyojin of South Korea wins gold in women’s 10m air rifle.

Worldwide Medals (as of 31 July 2024)

• United States: 3 Gold, 8 Silver, 9 Bronze (20 total)
• France: 5 Gold, 8 Silver, 3 Bronze (16 total)
• China: 5 Gold, 5 Silver, 2 Bronze (12 total)
• Japan: 6 Gold, 2 Silver, 4 Bronze (12 total)
• Australia: 5 Gold, 4 Silver (9 total)
• Republic of Korea: 5 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze (9 total)
• Great Britain: 2 Gold, 5 Silver, 3 Bronze (10 total)
• Italy: 2 Gold, 3 Silver, 3 Bronze (8 total)
• Canada: 2 Gold, 1 Silver, 2 Bronze (5 total)
• India: 0 Gold, 0 Silver, 2 Bronze (2 total)

India at Olympics 2024 Day 5 (31 July) Live Updates:

• Table Tennis: Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula were competing, with Sreeja aiming to reach the Round of 16.
• Badminton: PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen are in group-stage action. Sindhu faces a lower-ranked opponent, while Lakshya takes on Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie in a crucial match.
• Shooting: Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Swapnil Kusale compete in the men’s 50m 3 position event.
• Boxing: Lovlina Borgohain and Nishant Dev fight in the Round of 16.
• Archery: Ankita Bhakat and Deepika Kumari made notable progress, with Ankita staging a comeback to rank 11th after 8 ends.

India at Paris Olympics on July 30, 2024

1. Shooting: Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh indeed secured a bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event by defeating Korea. This victory marks Manu Bhaker’s second medal at the same Olympics, making her the first Indian to achieve this feat.
2. Hockey: The Indian men’s hockey team is set to play against Ireland in a crucial Pool B match at 4:45 PM IST.
3. Archery: Indian archers Ankita Bhakat and Bhajan Kaur will compete in the Women’s Individual 1/32 Elimination Round starting at 5:15 PM IST. Dhiraj Bommadevara is also set to compete in the Men’s Individual 1/32 Elimination Round at 10:45 PM IST¹⁴.
4. Badminton: In the men’s doubles group stage, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will face Alfian Fajar and Muhammad Rian Ardianto of Indonesia at 5:30 PM IST. In the women’s doubles group stage, Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto will compete against Setyana Mapasa and Angela Yu of Australia at 6:20 PM IST.
5. Boxing: Amit Panghal will fight in the Men’s 51kg Round of 16 against Patrick Chinyemba of Zambia at 7:15 PM IST, while Jaismine Lamboria will compete in the Women’s 57kg Round of 32 against Nesthy Petecio of the Philippines at 9:25 PM IST. Preeti Pawar is scheduled to box in the Women’s 54kg Round of 16 against Yeni Marcela Arias of Colombia at 1:20 AM IST on July 31.

Latest updates from the Paris Olympics on July 29, 2024:

• Handball: In women’s handball, Brazil narrowly lost to Hungary 24-25.
• Shooting: All eyes are on Indian shooters Ramita Jindal and Arjun Babuta, who are competing today.
• Gymnastics: The U.S. men’s gymnastics team is hoping to secure their first medal in 16 years.
• Archery: The Indian men’s archery team is also in action today.s
• Basketball: The U.S. men’s basketball team began their gold medal defense with a dominant win over Serbia, 110-84.
• Swimming: Team USA’s Torri Huske and Gretchen Walsh took gold and silver, respectively, in the women’s 100-meter butterfly.
• Cycling: Pauline Ferrand-Prévot of France won the women’s cross-country gold in mountain biking.

Paris Olympics 2024 Live Update: Manu Bhaskar clinches bronze in the 10mm air Pistol Event

Manu Bhaskar clinches bronze in the 10mm air pistol event, making history as the first Indian woman to achieve this feat. Her triumph also marks the end of India’s 12-year Olympic medal drought in shooting, signaling a revival in the nation’s performance in this sport on the global stage.