The Paris Olympics 2024 is set to commence on July 25, and over the span of 16 days, 112 athletes from India will compete in 69 medal events across 16 sports. This year's contingent marks India's largest-ever representation at the Games. Here's a detailed look at India's schedule and key athletes to watch out for.
Athletics and Shooting: India’s Largest Contingents
Athletics
A significant portion of India’s contingent at Paris 2024 comes from athletics, with 29 athletes participating in 16 medal events. Neeraj Chopra, the defending champion in the men's javelin throw, will lead the team. His event’s qualifiers are on August 6, with the finals two days later. The athletics events will run from August 1 to August 10, showcasing India's potential to secure multiple medals.
Shooting
India's shooting squad, consisting of 21 athletes, is the second-largest group in the contingent and the biggest ever for the country at any Olympic Games. The shooting events will start on July 27, with India's first medal opportunity coming from the mixed team 10m air rifle event. Two teams - Sandeep Singh/Elavenil Valarivan and Arjun Babuta/Ramita Jindal - will contest for medals. Additionally, Manu Bhaker is set to compete in multiple pistol events.
Key Events and Medal Prospects
Archery
The Indian archery team, featuring stars like Deepika Kumari and Tarundeep Rai, will be the first to compete at Paris 2024, stepping onto Les Invalides for the individual ranking rounds on July 25. The archery events will conclude on August 4, and with five medal events, the team is expected to make a strong impact.
Boxing and Badminton
Boxing events, starting on July 27 and running until August 10, will feature Tokyo bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen, both aiming for the podium. In badminton, PV Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, will compete from July 27 to August 5, aiming to add to her illustrious career.
Other Sports
Mirabai Chanu, the Tokyo 2020 silver medallist, will compete in the women's 49kg weightlifting event on August 7. India’s hockey team, consisting of 16 players, will begin their campaign on July 27 and aim for a medal finish by August 8. Indian athletes will also participate in equestrian, golf, judo, rowing, sailing, swimming, table tennis, tennis, and wrestling.
Complete Schedule
Below is a comprehensive table of India's participation across various sports at the Paris Olympics 2024:
| No | Sport | Start Date |
End Date |
Medal Events Indians Competing In |
No. of Indian Athletes Competing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Archery | July 25 | August 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 2 | Athletics | August 1 | August 10 | 16 | 29 |
| 3 | Badminton | July 27 | August 5 | 4 | 7 |
| 4 | Boxing | July 27 | August 10 | 6 | 6 |
| 5 | Equestrian | July 30 | August 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 6 | Golf | August 1 | August 10 | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Hockey | July 27 | August 8 | 1 | 16 |
| 8 | Judo | August 2 | August 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Rowing | July 27 | August 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | Sailing | August 1 | August 6 | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | Shooting | July 27 | August 5 | 15 | 21 |
| 12 | Swimming | July 28 | July 29 | 2 | 2 |
| 13 | Table Tennis | July 27 | August 10 | 4 | 6 |
| 14 | Tennis | July 27 | August 4 | 2 | 3 |
| 15 | Wrestling | August 5 | August 11 | 6 | 6 |
| 16 | Weightlifting | August 7 | August 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 69 | 112 |
Where to Watch Paris Olympics 2024?
The 2024 Paris Olympics officially begins on Friday, July 26, with the opening ceremony. However, India's events will kick off a day earlier with archery on July 25. The Paris Olympics 2024 will be broadcast on Sports 18 and the Viacom 18 network. For live streaming, you can watch the events on the JioCinema app, free of cost.
With a record haul of seven medals, including one gold, from Tokyo 2020, India aims to surpass its previous performance and bring home more glory from Paris 2024.
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