India wrapped up their campaign at the Paris 2024 Olympics with six medals, falling just one short of their record-breaking Tokyo 2020 tally, where they secured seven medals. Despite not surpassing their previous best, the Paris Games still saw commendable performances from Indian athletes.
Medal Highlights
- Manu Bhaker emerged as one of the standout performers, securing two bronze medals in shooting—one in the individual event and another in the mixed team event alongside Sarabjot Singh.
- Swapnil Kusale added to India’s tally with a bronze in shooting.
- Neeraj Chopra continued his Olympic success by clinching a silver medal in the men’s javelin throw.
- The men’s hockey team claimed a hard-fought bronze, defeating Spain, and Aman Sehrawat contributed with a wrestling bronze.
Awards and Recognitions
- Manu Bhaker, who was also India’s flag bearer at the closing ceremony, was awarded a cash prize of Rs 30 lakh by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports.
- The men’s hockey team received Rs 15 lakh each from Hockey India, with an additional Rs 7.5 lakh for each support staff member. Odisha’s Chief Minister Mohan Manjhi announced a Rs 4 crore reward for defender Amit Rohidas, and Rs 15 lakh for each player, alongside Rs 10 lakh for each support staff member. Punjab’s Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann also declared a Rs 1 crore cash prize for each team member from the state.
- Sarabjot Singh, who partnered with Bhaker for the mixed team bronze, was awarded Rs 22.5 lakh through the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports’ cash award scheme.
- Swapnil Kusale, who won bronze in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions final, was awarded Rs 1 crore, as announced by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
- Aman Sehrawat, who earned a bronze medal in wrestling, is expected to receive a cash prize, though official details have yet to be announced.
- Neeraj Chopra, who famously clinched gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, added a silver medal to his impressive collection in Paris. Although official announcements have not yet been made, several cash rewards are expected to be bestowed upon him. Chopra received Rs 6 crore from the Haryana government after his gold medal win in Tokyo.
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