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Paris Olympics 2024: Neeraj Chopra's event timing and streaming details

The elite Indian track and field athlete Neeraj Chopra will start her journey in the Paris Olympics 2024 from 6th August 2024. Chopra will compete among the 32 athletes in the Javelin competition.

Aug 5, 2024, 5:30 PM2 min read

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India's track and field athlete, the javelin sensation Neeraj Chopra is set to defend his Olympic crown at the Paris Olympics 2024 on 6th August 2024. The 26-year-old has finished in the top two of every competition he has been part of ever since the Tokyo Games. Neeraj has already achieved everything a Javelin thrower dreams of achieving in his career and is now set to repeat those achievements. 

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Neeraj Chopra will compete among the 32 athletes in the Javelin competition at the Summer Olympics 2024. Another Javelin thrower Kishore Jena will also be in action in the same event alongside Neeraj. Jena bagged a Silver last year at the Asian Games when Chopra clinched the Gold. He finished fifth in the World Championships last year while Neeraj won the event.

If Neeraj manages to defend his crown in Paris, he will become the only Indian to win two Gold medals in the individual category at the Olympics. He is one of two Indians with single individual golds at the games.

Timing of the Javelin Events in Paris Olympics 2024

The Javelin competition is divided into two groups. Both groups will be in action on August 6. The Group A qualification will take place at 1:50 PM IST, while the Group B qualifier will be held at 3:20 PM IST on the same day. The final of the event is scheduled to take place on August 8 at 11:55 PM IST. Eight athletes will qualify for the final.

Read Also: India at Paris Olympics 2024 Day 11 (6th August) Schedule

Where to follow the Paris Olympics 2024 events in India?

Fans in India can watch the live telecast of Javelin events on the Sports 18 network TV. The events will also be streamed live on Jio Cinema and it's free for all users.

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List of all Olympic medal winners from Bengal

From Norman Pritchard's electrifying sprints to Leander Paes' historic tennis bronze, discover the medalists who etched Bengal's name in the Olympic history. Here's the list of all Olympic medal winners from Bengal.

Jul 18, 2025, 5:39 AM3 min read

List of all Olympic medal winners from Bengal | sportzpoint.com

Bengal, a region known for its rich culture and long history, also has a special connection to the world of sports. Many athletes from Bengal have achieved great things, with some even winning medals at the Olympic Games.

It is important to remember these champions who, over the years and through various challenges, brought Olympic glory home.

Let's explore the list of all Olympic medal winners from Bengal and revisit those glorious moments of pride.

Norman Pritchard (1900 Paris Olympics)

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Olympic medalist Norman Pritchard. Image | Hindustan Times
  • Sport: Athletics
  • Medals Won: 2 Silvers (Men's 200m, Men's 200m Hurdles)

Born in Kolkata (then Calcutta) in 1875, Norman Pritchard was a British-Indian athlete who holds a unique place in Olympic history as the first Asian-born athlete to win a medal. This remarkable moment arrived in the 1900 Paris Olympics, where he represented India in Athletics.

Pritchard participated in five athletics events, and clinched 2 silver medals: one in Men's 200m sprint, and another in Men's 200m hurdles.

His achievements marked history as he became the first Indian athlete to win multiple medals in a single Olympic Games and also the first medalist from Bengal.

After his sporting career, he moved to the United States and became a successful actor in silent films under the name Norman Trevor.

Read Also: Olympic Trivia: 25 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About the Games

Carlyle Tapsell (1932 Los Angeles Olympics)

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Carlyle Tapsell representing India in 1932 Olympics. Image | Olympedia
  • Sport: Field Hockey
  • Medals Won: Gold (Men's team)

Carlyle Tapsell, born in Adra, a town of Purulia district in West Bengal, was a vital part of India's field hockey team that brought the second Gold medal home for India in Olympic history. This period, followed by the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, is recognised as the "golden age" for Indian hockey.

Tapsell was known for his defensive strength and penalty expertise. He played along with stars like Dhyan Chand to secure a historic 24-1 victory over the host nation, the USA.

This achievement cemented India's status as the world's best hockey team and made Tapsell the second Olympic champion from Bengal.

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Leander Paes (1996 Atlanta Olympics)

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Leander Paes (left) along with other medalists in 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Image | Instagram
  • Sport: Tennis
  • Medals Won: Bronze (Men's Singles)

Born in Kolkata, Leander Paes, who hails from a family with an incredible sporting background, wrote a memorable chapter at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. His bronze in Men's Singles Tennis ended the 44-year drought for an individual Olympic medal for India.

Paes is the only athlete to win a medal in Tennis for India. He is known for his strong will and unpredictable style, often called "junk tennis," that confused many higher-ranked opponents.

Despite suffering a wrist injury in the semi-final match, he did not give up and bagged the medal in the bronze medal match against Brazil's Fernando Meligeni, winning three sets (3-6, 6-2, 6-4).

His father, Vece Paes, was also an Olympic medalist, who won a bronze medal in hockey at the 1972 Munich Olympics. With Leander's win in 1996, they became the only father-son duo to have both won Olympic medals in different sports.

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Commonwealth vs Olympics – India’s Medal Ratios

Unpack the performance of India in two grand sporting events in their history of participation. We bring you the accurate comparison of Commonwealth vs Olympics and India's medal ratios in them. Check them out.

Jul 3, 2025, 10:51 AM4 min read

Commonwealth vs Olympics – India’s Medal Ratios | sportzpoint.com

The Olympic Games are the world's oldest sporting spectacle, uniting athletes globally every four years. Medals here represent the ultimate standard of international athletic excellence. In contrast, the Commonwealth Games, known as the "Friendly Games," gather athletes from Commonwealth nations. While a major multi-sport event, its scale and competitive depth differ from the Olympics.

We bring you a direct comparison of performance in Commonwealth vs Olympics and India's medal ratios, based on their historical participation.

India's Olympic medal journey

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Neeraj Chopra after winning a Gold medal in 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Image | NDTV

India debuted in the Olympic Games in 1900, where Norman Pritchard, a British-Indian athlete, won 2 silver medals in athletics. This victory marked the beginning of India's medal book at the grandest stage of sport.

For a significant period following this, India's Olympic identity was primarily defined by the success of Men's Hockey team. They dominated the sport, winning six consecutive gold medals from 1928 to 1956, and adding further golds in 1964 and 1980.

India's rise in the Olympics came after the 2000s, where individual athletes proved themselves and won medals for the nation.

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Key individual breakthroughs:

  • K. D. Jadhav (1952): Bronze in Wrestling. First individual medalist for independent India. 
  • Leander Paes (1996): He brought the first-ever medal for India in tennis with his Bronze medal win.
  • Karnam Malleswari (2000): First Indian woman to win an Olympic medal (Bronze in Weightlifting)
  • Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore (2004): Silver in Shooting. India's first medal in this sport.
  • Vijender Singh (2008): First Indian athlete to win a medal in Boxing (Bronze).
  • Abhinav Bindra (2008): India's first individual Gold medalist (Sport: Shooting)
  • Saina Nehwal (2012): Second Indian woman to win an Olympic medal. She also brought the first medal for India in Badminton with her Bronze.
  • Neeraj Chopra (2020/2021): Gold in Javelin throw. India's second individual gold.
  • Manu Bhaker (2024): Second Indian to win 2 medals (Bronze in shooting) in a single Olympic edition.

India's dominance in the Commonwealth Games

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Jaspal Rana- India's most successful athlete at the Commonwealth Games. Image | X

India's debut at the Commonwealth Games (then British Empire Games) was in 1934 in London, where Rashid Anwar won the nation's first medal – a bronze in wrestling. Over the decades, India's presence has grown, cementing its status as a leading nation within the Commonwealth sporting fraternity.

Notable achivements:

  • Milkha Singh (Athletics): First Indian to win a Gold medal at the CWG, in 1958.
  • Jaspal Rama (Shooting): Most successful Indian athlete at the commonwealth games. He won 15 medals overall (9 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze)
  • Sharath Kamal (Table Tennis): Won 4 medals (3 gold, 1 silver) in 2022, making him India's most successful athlete at that event.
  • Ami Ghia and Kanwal Thakar Singh (Badminton): First Indian women to win a medal in the CWG. They won a bronze medal in women's doubles badminton in 1978.
  • Roopa Unnikrishnan (Shooting): First Indian woman to win a Gold medal at the CWG in 1998.

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Commonwealth vs Olympics – A direct comparison

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Indian flag alongside the logos of Commonwealth Games and Olympics. Image | sportzpoint

OLYMPICS: India has won 41 medals in the history of Olympic Games, which includes 10 gold medals, 10 silver medals, and 21 bronze medals. India's most successful sport Olympic sport is Field Hockey (Men's team). They earned 13 medals in total.

COMMONWEALTH GAMES: India has won 564 medals in the history of CWG, with 203 gold, 190 silver, and 171 bronze medals. Their most successful sport at the games is Shooting, where they won 63 gold medals, and a total of 135 medals.

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India's Medal Ratios:

Category Olympic Games Commonwealth Games
Rank 60th 4th
Total Medals 41 564
Total Gold 10 203
Participating Years

26

(since 1900)

18

(since 1934)

Medals per year (approx.) 1.58 medals/year 31.33 medals/year

Most successful sport (Medals):

Sport Olympic Medals Commonwealth Medals
Field Hockey 13 6
Wrestling 8 114
Shooting 7 135
Weightlifting 2 133
Boxing 3 44
Badminton 3 31

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Abhinav Bindra vs Neeraj Chopra – Who’s India’s GOAT Olympian?

Both have made history in their own right, but who truly deserves the GOAT crown? Let's compare them across several key dimensions.

Jul 2, 2025, 12:42 PM3 min read

Abhinav Bindra vs Neeraj Chopra – Who’s India’s GOAT Olympian?

India has had many Olympic heroes, but when the conversation turns to the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) among Indian Olympians, two names dominate - Abhinav Bindra and Neeraj Chopra. Both have made history in their own right, but who truly deserves the GOAT crown? Let's compare them across several key dimensions.

Also Read: Best Indian Performances in Olympic History

Abhinav Bindra vs Neeraj Chopra: Olympic Achievement

Abhinav Bindra

Abhinav Bindra vs Neeraj Chopra – Who’s India’s GOAT Olympian?

  • Gold Medal - 2008 Beijing Olympics (10m Air Rifle)
  • India’s first-ever individual Olympic gold medalist
  • Participated in five Olympics (2000–2016)

Abhinav Bindra will forever hold a place in sporting history as India's first individual gold medallist at the Olympics. The gold medal in the men's 10m air rifle at Beijing 2008 was the crowning glory in Abhinav Bindra's stellar sporting career.

Neeraj Chopra

Abhinav Bindra vs Neeraj Chopra – Who’s India’s GOAT Olympian?

  • Gold Medal - 2020 Tokyo Olympics (Javelin Throw)
  • India’s first Olympic medal in athletics, and only the second individual gold
  • Silver Medal - 2024 Paris Olympics (Javelin Throw)

Despite his young age, Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has already etched his name in the history books by becoming the first and only track and field athlete from the country to win an Olympic medal, that too a gold.

Chopra’s gold medal at Tokyo 2020 was also India’s second individual Olympic gold medal after shooter Abhinav Bindra’s 10m air rifle glory at Beijing 2008.

In 2024 Paris Games, Chopra once again made India proud at the Olympics, this time securing a Silver medal in the men's javelin throw event. Neeraj did this with his season-best throw of 89.45m.

Also Read: Timeline: India’s rise at the Olympics

Abhinav Bindra vs Neeraj Chopra: Global Achievement

Abhinav Bindra

Abhinav Bindra vs Neeraj Chopra – Who’s India’s GOAT Olympian?

  • Former World Champion (2006) in 10m air rifle
  • Consistently ranked among the best shooters globally
  • Known for scientific precision and longevity in his sport

Bindra holds the distinction of being the first Indian to win a World Championship gold in air rifle shooting.

Over his two-decade-long career, Bindra won over 150 individual medals, earning recognition as one of India’s greatest sports icons. His exceptional service to sport was further acknowledged when he was awarded the Blue Cross in 2018, the highest honour by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).

Neeraj Chopra

Abhinav Bindra vs Neeraj Chopra – Who’s India’s GOAT Olympian?

  • World Champion (2023) in javelin - the only Indian to win both Olympic and World Championship gold
  • Also won Asian Games and Diamond League titles
  • Still active and dominating a highly competitive field

Even looking beyond the medals and major wins, Neeraj Chopra’s numbers speak for themselves. Since 2012, Neeraj Chopra has appeared in finals over 76 different javelin throw competitions, both in India and abroad, and won a whopping 42 of them outright.

Also Read: Most medals by an Indian in a single Olympics

Neeraj Chopra’s best throw, a national record, measures 90.23m and came at the Doha Diamond League in 2025.

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10 Unknown Indian Athletes to Follow on Instagram in 2025

In this article, we will take a look at 10 unknown Indian athletes to follow on Instagram in 2025.

Jul 1, 2025, 1:22 PM6 min read

10 Unknown Indian Athletes to Follow on Instagram in 2025

Instagram has transformed into a vibrant platform where athletes can engage with millions of fans and followers. Sharing with us their experiences, their joys and their achievements on Instagram, these are some athletes who we may not know properly, but definitely deserve to.

In this article, we will take a look at 10 unknown Indian athletes to follow on Instagram in 2025.

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Unknown Indian Athletes to Follow on Instagram in 2025

10. Pooja Bishnoi (Runner)

10 Unknown Indian Athletes to Follow on Instagram in 2025

Pooja Bishnoi, a 13-year-old prodigy set a new meet record in the 3,000m race at the 2024 U-19 IPSC Athletics Tournament. She’s already won gold medals in the 800m, 1500m, and 3000m, showing the world that she’s not just a fast runner, she’s a future Olympic star.  

Her hard work and strong will caught the eye of the Virat Kohli Foundation, which now supports her training, food, and travel.  

Pooja is also becoming popular on social media, inspiring young athletes across the country. 

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9. Simran Verma (Boxing)

10 Unknown Indian Athletes to Follow on Instagram in 2025

Simran Verma is a prolific boxer and athlete who competes in the 52 kg category. Simran has won a Bronze at the Sub-Junior National and Silver in the U-17 School Nationals. After being selected to join IIS, Simran took her game to the next level and won her first international Silver Medal at the Junior Nations’ Cup in Serbia in August 2019.

Simran continued to train and fight hard and she went on the become the National Champion in 2021. She also bagged the bronze medal in the 2021 Khelo India Youth Games. She aims to be a part of the Indian Olympic team.

8. Akash Shinde (Kabaddi)

10 Unknown Indian Athletes to Follow on Instagram in 2025

In the heart of Nashik's Adgaon village, a young boy named Akash Shinde dared to dream big. Little did he know that his journey from playing in the muddy grounds of his town to becoming a PKL winner would inspire a generation of aspiring athletes.

In the PKL Season 9, Akash truly announced his arrival, becoming a formidable force on the mat. In the 22 matches that Akash played on the way to his first PKL final, he scored 139 raid points, averaging 6.32 raid point per match.

7. Aishwarya Mishra (Track and Field)

10 Unknown Indian Athletes to Follow on Instagram in 2025

Aishwarya Mishra, one of India's top quarter-milers, has left behind the controversy of 2022 and re-established herself with strong performances at the Asian level and the National Games. The Maharashtra athlete, who was once under scrutiny for missing a dope test, has proved her abilities on the track with multiple medals and record-breaking performances.

In 2022, Mishra won gold in the women's 400m event at the Federation Cup in Kozhikode with a time of 51.18 seconds, making her the third-fastest Indian quarter-miler. 

6. Murali Sreeshankar (Long Jump)

10 Unknown Indian Athletes to Follow on Instagram in 2025

Murali Sreeshankar is an Indian athlete who competes in the long jump event. He created a national record of 8.36 metres set in 2022. He also grabbed silver medal in Asian Games 2023.

The 26 year old set to make a comeback from what many would have perceived a ‘career-ending’ injury. Murali has been out of competitions since before the Paris Olympics.

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5. Niharika Vashisht (Triple Jump)

10 Unknown Indian Athletes to Follow on Instagram in 2025

Niharika Vashisht is a national gold medalist in the triple jump. Vashisht grabbed eyeballs of everyone by beating local favourite Sandra Babu in the women’s triple jump at the National Federation Senior Athletics Championship.

A social media influencer, Niharika has quite a following on the internet. She is making prudent use of the revenue she earns from social media account by funding her own training expenses.

4. Pyari Xaxa (Football)

10 Unknown Indian Athletes to Follow on Instagram in 2025

Having made her senior team debut in 2015, just after turning 18, the girl from Kuarmunda – a small town in Odisha – was one of the most promising youngsters when the Indian women clinched gold in the South Asian Games in 2016.

Pyari recently voted best Women's Indian Player of the Year.

3. Avani Lekhara (Para-shooting)

10 Unknown Indian Athletes to Follow on Instagram in 2025

Para-shooter Avani Lekhara is the first Indian woman to win two gold medals in the Para Olympic history. She is also the second Indian after javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia to win two gold medals at the Games. 

Avani's journey did not stop at the Paralympics. She continued to shine in various international competitions, including the World Cups and Asian Para Games, where she consistently won medals and set new benchmarks. 

2. Ayhika Mukherjee (Table Tennis)

10 Unknown Indian Athletes to Follow on Instagram in 2025

An Arjuna Awardee, Ayhika Mukherjee from West Bengal has been representing India at the global stages since multiple years, having won many medals. She most recently won a historical Bronze Medal along with Sutirtha Mukherjee at the 2022 Asian Games, beating the Chinese World Champion duo in the Quarter Finals. 

Having already won multiple international medals, Ayhika’s career is on an upward graph as she continues to rise the ranks and improve her play.

Also Read: Best Indian Sports Biopics of All Time

1. Sheetal Devi (Para-Archery)

10 Unknown Indian Athletes to Follow on Instagram in 2025

Teenaged Indian para-archer Sheetal Devi made history at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, clinching the bronze medal in the mixed compound archery team event alongside Rakesh Kumar. At just 17 years old, she became India’s youngest Paralympic medallist and only the second armless archer in history to win a Paralympic medal.

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Timeline: India’s rise at the Olympics

Delve into India's rise at the Olympics through a historical timeline, spotlighting key turning points from the golden era of hockey to individual medals that shaped the nation's flourishing success.

Jun 29, 2025, 8:34 AM4 min read

Timeline: India’s rise at the Olympics | sportzpoint.com

India's journey in Olympic Games began in 1900, but for many decades, success was limited. The nation's presence on the medal tally was defined by mostly one or two medals per edition, with the success of the Men's Hockey teams being the main reason for it.

However, the 21st century marked a turning point, as it saw India's rise at the Olympics. Their success at the Games picked up pace in several new ways.

Check out the full article to see how India's journey transformed:

1996-2008: Individual medals emerge

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Leander Paes, Karnam Malleswari and Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore with their Olympic Medals. Image | Sportzpoint

After years of triumph in Men's Hockey, 1996 Atlanta Olympics saw a change for India, as Leander Paes won a Bronze medal in Tennis. This victory brought in the first individual medal for India in Olympics after 44 years (previously: K.D. Jadhav won in 1952 in Wrestling).

Following this breakthrough, other individual athletes began to make their mark. In the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Karnam Malleswari made history with her Bronze medal win in Weightlifting, and became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal.

Moving to the next edition, the 2004 Athens Olympics saw another individual triumph, with a Silver medal this time. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore brought home India's first-ever medal in Shooting, laying the groundwork for India's extended talent pool beyond hockey.

In 2008, the momentum continued with Abhinav Bindra's Gold (Shooting), Vijender Singh's Bronze (Boxing), and Sushil Kumar's Bronze medal (Wrestling) in the same edition.

Read Also: Most medals by an Indian in a single Olympics

2012: Six Medals and India's Olympic Rise

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The 2012 London Olympics was a truly historic moment for India. For the first time ever, India secured six individual medals in a single Olympic edition, that too in five different sports. This was not just a jump in numbers, but a clear rise for India in the Olympic Games.

Here, take a closer look at the medalists:

Gagan Narang: Bronze Medal in Shooting

Gagan Narang won India's first medal at London 2012, taking bronze in the men's 10m Air Rifle event with a final score of 701.1. He opened the medal books for India in this historic edition.

Sushil Kumar: Silver medal in Wrestling

Sushil Kumar became the first Indian to win two individual Olympic medals (previously in 2008), securing silver in the men's 66kg freestyle wrestling after a hard-fought tournament.

Saina Nehwal: Bronze medal in Badminton

Saina Nehwal earned India's first-ever Olympic medal in Badminton, securing a bronze in Women's singles. With this victory, she also became the second woman, after Malleswari, to win a medal at the grandest stage.

Yogeshwar Dutt: Bronze medal in Wrestling

Yogeshwar Dutt overcame injuries and fought through brilliantly in the men's 60kg freestyle wrestling to secure a bronze medal.

Mary Kom: Bronze medal in Boxing

In the debut of women's boxing at the Olympics, Mary Kom won a bronze in the flyweight (51kg) category, making her the first Indian woman boxer to achieve this milestone.

Vijay Kumar: Silver medal in Shooting

Vijay Kumar clinched silver in the men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol, finishing behind Cuba's Leuris Pupo.

Read Also: Olympic Athletes to Watch in LA 2028 from India

2016-2024: Sustaining the momentum in India's modern Olympic era

India has consistently built upon its Olympic success since 2012, with athletes dominating in different categories of sports. The period from 2016 to 2024 has seen new talents emerge and solidify India's rise on the global stage.

2016 Rio Olympics
Medal Medalist Sport Event
Silver P.V. Sindhu Badminton Women's singles
Bronze Sakshi Malik Wrestling Women's freestyle 58 kg

2020 Tokyo Olympics
Medal Medalist Sport Event
Gold Neeraj Chopra Athletics Men's javelin throw
Silver Saikhom Mirabai Chanu Weightlifting Women's 49 kg
Silver Ravi Kumar Dahiya Wrestling Men's freestyle 57 kg
Bronze P. V. Sindhu Badminton Women's singles
Bronze Lovlina Borgohain Boxing Women's welterweight
Bronze Men's field hockey team Field Hockey Men's tournament
Bronze Bajrang Punia Wrestling Men's freestyle 65kg

2024 Paris Olympics
Medal Medalist Sport Event
Silver Neeraj Chopra  Athletics Men's javelin throw
Bronze Manu Bhaker Shooting Women's 10m air pistol
Bronze Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh Shooting Mixed 10m air pistol team
Bronze Swapnil Kusale Shooting Men's 50m rifle (3 positions)
Bronze Men's field hockey team Field Hockey Men's tournament
Bronze Aman Sehrawat Wrestling Men's freestyle 57 kg

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