Remarkable Achievements of Indian Athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics
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Indian athletes make history by winning 28 medals at Paris 2024 Olympics.
Major successes were achieved in badminton, kabaddi, and swimming, and the government implemented a comprehensive preparation program.
Indian athletes delivered remarkable performances across various sports at the world‑class competition, the Olympics, held in Paris 2024. Overall, India secured 28 medals, comprising 10 gold, 8 silver and 10 bronze. This achievement represents a 40 percent increase in medal count compared with the 2016 Rio Olympics. Indian swimming, kabaddi, badminton and wrestling shone especially, with many athletes breaking national records and reaching new heights. This success can be credited to rigorous training, modern facilities and international collaboration. All athletes have jointly set future goals.
At the Paris Olympics, the Indian team distributed the 28 medals across 12 different sports. Archery contributed two gold, shooting one silver, and athletics three bronze medals. Badminton yielded two gold and one silver, kabaddi two gold and two bronze, and swimming one gold and two bronze. Thus, badminton, kabaddi and swimming together contributed the highest total with 13 medals.
Among the gold‑medal winners, badminton player Sakshi Malik made history with a clean 2‑0 victory in the women's singles, while in the men's doubles Ajay Singh and Ravish Kumar clinched the win with scores of 21‑19, 21‑18. In swimming, Mira Singh captured the 100‑metre breaststroke title, breaking the national record with a time of 1 minute 4.23 seconds. The women's kabaddi team secured the gold by defeating Afghanistan 45‑30 in the final match.
The Government of India allocated a total of 850 crore rupees for Olympic preparation from 2022 to 2024, covering training camps, sports‑science research and high‑level coaching abroad. The National Sports Authority established high‑tech facilities for 12 major sports, providing athletes with advanced biomechanics and nutrition guidance. This initiative reduced the athletes’ injury rate to 15 percent and delivered steady performance improvements.
In preparation for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games, the Indian Ministry of Sports aims to upgrade pitch, track and pool facilities to meet international standards. Additionally, a national scouting program will be launched in 2025 to identify young talent, with the expectation of increasing the number of potential Olympic medalists over the next two years. Experts believe that with sustained investment and scientific training, India can secure a place among the world’s top five nations by 2030.
Overall, the success of Indian athletes at Paris 2024 not only boosts national pride but also establishes a strong foundation for better performances on future international stages.
