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Paris Olympics 2024 has started, and people are excited to watch interesting matches and high results of sportspeople from all over the world. By July 28, 2024, one can prove that the competition was stiff, and people dedicated a lot of their time to train for the games. This blog covers information about the ongoing medal tally of Olympics Games, updations of Olympics and India’s performance in Olympics Games.
Paris Olympics 2024 Medal
Overview of the Top Performers
Looking at medal position in the Paris Olympics 2024 it clearly depicts that among all nations it is very tough competition. The front runner remains Australia which has managed to get a good number of medals as can be readily seen in the following illustration. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the current standings:
| Rank | Country | Gold Medals | Silver Medals | Bronze Medals | Total Medals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 6 | 2 | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | France | 5 | 8 | 3 | 16 |
| 3 | People’s Republic of China | 5 | 5 | 2 | 12 |
| 4 | Australia | 5 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| 5 | Republic of Korea | 5 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 6 | United States of America | 3 | 8 | 9 | 20 |
| 7 | Great Britain | 2 | 5 | 3 | 10 |
| 8 | Italy | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| 9 | Canada | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 10 | Hong Kong, China | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Germany | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 12 | Kazakhstan | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | South Africa | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | Belgium | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 15 | Azerbaijan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | Romania | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | Uzbekistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Brazil | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 18 | Sweden | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 20 | Fiji | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 20 | Kosovo | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 20 | Mongolia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 20 | Poland | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 20 | Tunisia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 25 | Republic of Moldova | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 26 | Croatia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 26 | Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 26 | Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 26 | Hungary | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 26 | India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 26 | Ireland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 26 | Mexico | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 26 | Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 26 | Slovakia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 26 | Türkiye | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 26 | Ukraine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Highlights from the Paris Olympics 2024
Australia’s Dominance
Australia has thus come out strongly as one of the hot favorites to watch in the earliest part of the Paris Olympics 2024. Australian participants’ performance has been excellent by clinching 9 medals in total; 5 of them being gold and the remaining 4 silver. Their performance is characterized by an onset of excellent results in the competitions that are set to challenge other competing nations.
France’s Impressive Performance
it was observed the team of the host nation France has shown excellent performance in several events. Summing up, the French players have won 16 medals in total, out of which they have won five gold, eight silver and three bronze medals. This means that they have studied for the games, and the fact that they have home ground advantage played a big part in their victory.
China and the United States in Virtual Tie
The People’s Republic of China and the United States of America have more or less the same number of medals. China is ranked second with 5 gold medals, 5 silver medals and 2 bronze medals; they have obtained 12 total medals; the USA in the other hand has 3 gold medals, 8 silver medals and 9 bronze medals and therefore has obtained the highest total of 20 medals. This rivalry is still unchanged; both countries want to rank higher every time the rankings are released.
India’s Medal Tally and Its Historical Achievements
India has also been present but tiny at the site of the Paris Olympics 2024. Till date, India has managed to get just one bronze medal. Though, the journey of India in Olympics over the course of decades has been marked especially in shooting competitions.
Indian Shooting Achievements
India has tasted success in shooting at the Olympics to certain extent. Here are the Indian shooters who have won medals in previous Olympics:Here are the Indian shooters who have won medals in previous Olympics:
| Serial Number | Shooter | Event | Medal | Olympics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore | Men’s Double Trap | Silver | 2004 Athens |
| 2 | Abhinav Bindra | Men’s 10m Air Rifle | Gold | 2008 Beijing |
| 3 | Gagan Narang | Men’s 10m Air Rifle | Bronze | 2012 London |
| 4 | Vijay Kumar | Men’s 25m Rapid-Fire Pistol | Silver | 2012 London |
| 5 | Manu Bhaker | Women’s 10m Air Pistol | Bronze | 2024 Paris |
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore’s Historic Win
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore become the first shooter of India to win an Olympic medal of shooting. Bagging the silver medal in the Men’s Double Trap Olympic Shooting at Athens 2004 paved way for many of the Indian shooters.
Abhinav Bindra’s Golden Moment
Abhinav Bindra got the first individual Olympic gold for India from the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the Men’s 10m Air Rifle category. It could be said that it became one of the great milestones in the history of sports in India.
Future Success in London 2012
These were India winning two more medals in shooting in the 2012 London Olympics. India claimed one bronze through Gagan Narang in Men’s 10m Air Rifle while Vijay Kumar bagged one silver through Men’s 25m Rapid-Fire Pistol.
Bronze to Manu Bhaker in Paris 2024
To the medals, India’s list is one more name adorning – Manu Bhaker won the bronze in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol at the Paris Olympics 2024. Women shooters of India claimed that her performance has inspired a lot of them.
Notable Achievements at the Paris Olympics 2024
China’s First Gold Medal
According to people’s daily online in Paris, the People’s Republic of China clinched the first Olympic gold medal for Paris Olympics 2024 at the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event. While celebrating, the Chinese couple Huang Yuting/Sheng Lihao demonstrated great technique and coordination to defeat the South Korean counterparts Kim Jihyeon/ Park Hajun by 16/12.
Conclusion
There are great things and fascinating battles have already been signed for the Paris Olympics 2024. The battle at the summit remains intense with the world’s leading medalists; Australia, China, the USA and France. Thus, India’s limited yet appreciable add up to the medal tally and especially to the shooting stream signifies increasing clout of the nation in the International sports world.
Therefore, as the Olympics continue, the spectators will be treated to more thrilling actions, high performances, and great stories of heroes from all the corners of the globe. Thus, Olympic spirit remains to be a tool that unites nations, adores heroism, hard work and the desire to achieve victory.
FAQs
Q1: Which country is leading the medal tally at the Paris Olympics 2024?
Ans: As of July 28, 2024, Japan is leading the medal tally with a total of 12 medals, including 6 golds.
Q2: How many medals has India won at the Paris Olympics 2024?
Ans: India has won 1 bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Q3: Who won India’s medal at the Paris Olympics 2024?
Ans: Manu Bhaker won the bronze medal in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol event.
Q4: Which country won the first gold medal of the Paris Olympics 2024?
Ans: China won the first gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event.
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