The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics started from July 26 and would be organized till August 11, 2024. This event features a wide list of sports which includes popular ones like athletics, gymnastics, and swimming, as well as new additions such as breaking and surfing.
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The game marks the third time for Paris to host the Olympics another time. The previous occasions were held in the year 1900 and 1924. Among the highlights is the unique opening ceremony, which will be held along the River Seine, ending at the Eiffel Tower.
Failed shot at the 10 meter air pistol event
On the first day of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Indian shooting team experienced a setback in the 10 meter air pistol event. Despite high expectations, India’s shooters did not manage to secure a medal. Palak Gulia and Sainyam are chosen as the representatives of India in the women’s 10 meter air pistol category. Palak Gulia, who had previously secured a bronze medal at the ISSF Final Olympic Qualification Championship, did not replicate that success in Paris. Sainyam, who had shown promise with a gold medal at the ISSF Junior World Cup, also fell short.
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Palak’s performance in the qualification rounds was strong, allowing her to make it to the finals where she continued to showcase her skills. However, during the Olympics, she faced tough competition and did not manage to win a medal. Despite this, her achievements in the run-up to the Olympics have been noteworthy, highlighting her potential and promise as a top shooter from India.
India has uplifted its graph by sending a list of strong contenders. The list comprises 117 athletes competing across 16 sports disciplines.
Among the standout medal contenders are several prominent athletes:
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PV Sindhu (Badminton): A two-time Olympic medalist, Sindhu is eyeing her third consecutive Olympic medal. Her performance in big tournaments makes her a strong candidate.
Mirabai Chanu (Weightlifting): The silver medalist from Tokyo 2020 continues to be a strong contender, leveraging her vast experience and recent successes in international competitions.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty (Badminton Men’s Doubles): Ranked third in the world, this duo has had a successful year and are strong medal hopefuls.
Vinesh Phogat and Aman Sehrawat (Wrestling): Both wrestlers are in excellent form, with Phogat aiming to prove herself after past controversies and Sehrawat making his Olympic debut.
The first day of the Paris 2024 Olympics on July 27, 2024, will feature a wide range of events across multiple sports. Highlights include the first medal events in cycling, judo, and fencing.
Key competitions include:
Cycling (Road): Women’s and men’s individual time trials.
Judo: Women’s 48kg and men’s 60kg categories.
Fencing: Women’s epee and men’s saber.
Swimming: Events like women’s 100m butterfly, women’s 400m freestyle, and men’s 100m breaststroke.
Rugby Sevens: Men’s placement games, semifinals, and finals.
Skateboarding: Men’s street preliminaries and finals.
