Our Bureau
New Delhi
India achieved their most successful Olympic performance ever at the Tokyo 2020 Games, winning a total of seven medals – one gold, two silvers, and four bronzes. Neeraj Chopra was the standout athlete for India, becoming only the second Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal. His historic gold in the men’s javelin throw was a standout performance. As the focus shifts to the upcoming Paris Olympics, all eyes will once again be on Neeraj as he strives to defend his title. Three years after Tokyo, India is looking to take its medals tally in double digits at Paris and create history in its Olympic journey.
Prominent Indian athletes like P.V. Sindhu, Satwik Chirag, PR Sreejesh, Harmanpreet Singh, Dhinidhi Desinghu, Manika Batra, Rohan Bopanna, Mirabai Chanu, and Vinesh Phogat are making waves in their respective sports. Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medalist in badminton, aims for a third medal at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Satwik and Chirag have risen to World No. 1 in men’s doubles in Badminton, while Sreejesh and Harmanpreet lead the hockey team. India’s star goalkeeper PR Sreejesh said that after the Paris Olympics 2024, he will retire from the game of hockey.
Mirabai Chanu continues to excel in weightlifting and will be keen to change the color of her medal to gold in the women’s 49kg weightlifting category at the Paris Olympics. Vinesh Phogat remains a force in wrestling with her third appearance in the Olympics in Paris and will eye her maiden medal, and Dhinidhi Desinghu, the 14-year-old swimming sensation will be showcasing India’s growing prowess in sports on the global stage.
India’s star athletes are ready to shine at the Paris Olympics 2024 and the country hopes to achieve greater success at Paris Olympics and inspire future generations of athletes.
