The Paris Olympics 2024 started on 26 July 2024 in Paris, France. A total of 206 nations and 10,714 athletes participated in this Olympics. It is held at Stade de France, Paris, France. The growth of Indian players in the 2024 Summer Olympics is unbelievable. The players are setting the bar high.
Moreover, players from different countries are playing well. But Indian players such as Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh are creating history. For Indian players, “first-time history” is common in every match. To support PV Sindhu, popular South actor Ram Charan and his wife Upasna are visiting Paris. Let’s see the upcoming matches, predictions, and more about them.
Quick Recap of Paris Olympics 2024
From Day 1, the Indian players spread their charm worldwide. They beat the players from different origins. Let’s take a look at the matches:
Day 2
On 28 July, Manu Bhaker, the Indian shooter, won two medals in a single Olympics. She was playing in the Women’s 10 Metre Air Pistol event. She secured her first bronze medal in the Olympics. Archery’s match was scheduled on the same day, and Ankita Bhakat, Deepika Kumari, and Bhajan Kaur participated.
After winning the first match, PM Narendra Modi and Abhinav Bindra congratulated her. On day 2, women’s table tennis player Manika won her first and later the second matches. Similarly, in the third match, she also won 3-0. However, after winning three continuous matches, she lost her fourth match.
At the end of 28 July, Australia maintained its tally with four gold and one silver medal. India ended up in 22nd position, with one bronze medal won by Manu Bhaker.
Day 3
On day 3, 29th July 2024, Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh, Rhythm Sangwan and Arjun Singh Cheema played in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Qualification. Arjun Singh Cheema played for 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Qualification. Ramita Jindal played in the 10m Air Rifle Women’s Final. Arjun Babuta played in the 10m Air Rifle Men’s Final.
Furthermore, on day 3, Ramita Jindle and Arjun Babuta secured a win in the next round. Arjun Bubuta’s performance was good, and India’s expectations increased. But he lost in the end. However, India did not secure any medals on day 3.
Day 4
On 30 July 2024, Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh won the 10 m air pistol mixed team qualification. Manu Bhaker made history by winning two bronze medals in one Olympics. Congress president Mallikarujun Kharge and PM Narendra Modi wished them to win.
Predictions of Paris Olympics 2024
Predictions for the Paris Olympics of 2024 are unexplainable because fluctuations can be seen in the games. However, the players who can create history and win medals for India are Neeraj Chopra, Manu Bhaker, Avinash Sable, PV Sandhu, Vinesh Phogat, and more.
1. The USA and China dominate the medal tally. Japan and France are ranked first, followed by China and Australia. Players from China and the USA secure the most medals in every Olympics. In the previous Olympics, the situation situations occurred. They have been dominant in every Olympics.
2. PV Sindhu, Neeraj Chopra, Vinesh Phogat, and rising star Manu Bhaker can win the highest medals and make it win the different games. They have the potential to fight against the player from worldwide. Moreover, it is because they have fought in other tournaments before and have proved it right.
3. The rise in India’s medal tally will be noticeable. Talents like Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh, PV Sindhu, Nikhat Zareen, and Neeraj Chopra are trying to add more medals. It seems possible that Manu Bhaker has made a record by winning two bronze medals in one Olympics.
Highlights of Paris Olympics 2024
The highlights from Paris Olympics Day 4 are as follows:
1. Archery men’s team quarterfinals participants Tarundeep Rai, Dhiraj Bommadevara, and Pravin Jadhav lose against Turkey 5-1.
2. Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh won the first bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event. Moreover, they will face Oh Ye Jin and Lee Wonho, Korean players. Manu Bhaker became the first woman to win two bronze medals in a single Olympics.
3. Table Tennis player Manika Batra, 29, became the first Indian table tennis player to qualify for the last round of 16 Olympic Games Single Competition.
4. Arjun Babuta faced a heartbreaking moment as he finished fourth in the 10m air rifle final. Also, in the interview, he said the moment was challenging for him. Finishing at four is heartbreaking.
5. Lakshya Sen, a popular badminton player, won against Julien Carraggi with 21-19, 21-14. On the other hand, in the second group stage match, Ashwini Ponnappa-Tanisha Crasto lost 21-11, 21-12 6.
Popular Indian Players Playing at Paris Olympics 2024
Some of the most popular players playing in the Paris 2024 Olympics are as follows:
1. Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj Chopra, an Indian Javline player, is the first Indian track and field athlete to win a gold medal at the Olympics. Besides the Olympics, he won World, Asian and Commonwealth championships by winning gold and silver. He has broken multiple records set by himself. A win is expected from Chopra in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
2. Avinash Sable
Avinash Sable is a popular steeplechaser who has played for India since 2015. He has broken many popular national records and won a gold medal in Asian Games 2023. Besides the Asian Games, he won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022. He also broke the 3000m steeplechase national record seven times continuously.
3. Nikhat Zareen
Nikhat Zareen is a popular name in the boxing world. She participated in the Commonwealth Games 2022 and won a gold and a silver in the Asian Games. Moreover, in the Paris Olympics, she faced Maxi Carina Kloetzer. India expects a medal from her in the 2024 Olympics.
4. PV Sindhu
PV Sindhu has contributed to India’s success in the Olympics. She represented India in Rio 2016 with a gold and in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 with a bronze. She is playing for women’s singles in the current Paris Olympics. Sindhu has won one game till now in the Olympics 2024.
5. Vinesh Phogat
Vinesh Phogat is a wrestler who plays for women in the 50kg freestyle wrestling category. She also won three Commonwealth Games golds, two World Championships bronze medals and one gold medal in the Asian Games. She has a strong background in wrestling. Her cousins, Geeta and Babita Phogat, are popular wrestlers.
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Final Line
Paris Olympics 2024 was initiated on 26 July 2024 and will end on 11 August 2024. Almost 32 sports teams participated in the Olympics. Moreover, Manu Bhaker became the first Indian women’s shooter to win two bronze medals in the Olympics. However, India’s medal tally will rise this year.
According to predictions, Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu, Manu Bhaker, and Vinesh Phogat will win the medal and make India proud. To book Paris Olympics 2024 tickets, visit their official site and book your seats today.
