After a record-breaking performance at the Tokyo Olympics, India aimed for a double-digit medal tally at the Paris Olympics 2024. With 117 athletes, the country ended up with six medals—one silver and five bronze—matching its London 2012 haul but falling short of Tokyo’s seven medals.
India’s Medal Winners at Paris 2024
Near Misses and Heartbreaks
India narrowly missed adding six more medals. Arjun Babuta finished fourth in shooting, while Lakshya Sen fell short of a badminton medal after a tough bronze-medal match. Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu missed the podium by one kilo.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for a joint silver medal remains pending. She was disqualified after being found overweight by 100 grams.
Ranking Among India’s Best Performances
India’s Paris campaign is its third-best Olympic performance, following Tokyo 2020 and London 2012.
India’s Best Medal Hauls:
India faced challenges in badminton and boxing, with notable athletes failing to secure medals. Despite the mixed results, India’s Paris Olympics performance highlights successes in shooting and the potential for future achievements.