On August 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a special meeting with the Indian athletes who participated in the Paris Olympics 2024. This event will take place in New Delhi, the national capital of India.
Unfortunately, Neeraj Chopra, the famous javelin thrower, will not be able to join the meeting. He has traveled to Germany to get some medical advice and is expected to stay there for at least a month before coming back to India.
PM Modi to Meet India’s Paris Olympics Contingent
On Independence Day, August 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with India’s Paris Olympics team. Scheduled for around 1 pm, this meeting will follow the Independence Day celebrations. India Today reports that the full team of 117 athletes will attend the event. After completing his morning duties, PM Modi will greet the athletes who won six medals at the Paris Olympics.
The Prime Minister has previously congratulated the medalists by phone and supported those who narrowly missed out on medals. Notably, he expressed his support for wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified from her final bout in the women’s 50kg category due to a weight issue.
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India at Paris Olympics 2024
India’s journey at the Paris Olympics 2024 was a mix of successes and near-misses. The Indian athletes put in a lot of hard work and determination, and they ended up with 6 medals in total—5 bronze medals and 1 silver medal. Even though this is a great achievement, they came very close to matching their best-ever medal tally, which was achieved at the previous Olympics in Tokyo.
Many people were hopeful that India would break the 10-medal barrier at these Olympics, but despite some strong performances, it didn’t happen. Several Indian athletes finished in fourth place, just outside the medals, which was a bit disappointing for both the athletes and their fans.
One of the highlights of India’s performance was in athletics, where Neeraj Chopra, who had won a gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics, added another medal to his name. He won a silver in the javelin throw, making history by becoming the first Indian to win two Olympic medals in athletics.
India’s shooting team also showed great promise. Manu Bhaker won a bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event, making her the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal. She didn’t stop there; she won another bronze in the mixed team event alongside Sarabjot Singh. This made her the first Indian athlete to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics.
In hockey, India had a memorable performance. The team gave their goalkeeper, PR Sreejesh, a perfect send-off by winning the bronze medal after a thrilling 2-1 victory against Spain. This was a historic moment, as it marked the first time India won back-to-back Olympic hockey medals since 1972.
In table tennis, Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula made significant progress. Batra became the first Indian table tennis player to reach the pre-quarterfinals of the Olympic Games, while Akula also performed well, reaching the round of 16.
Despite these achievements, there were moments of heartbreak. Several Indian athletes came very close to winning medals but ended up just missing out. These near-misses left fans wondering “what if” and hoping for even better results in the future.
Overall, India’s performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics was a story of resilience, historic achievements, and a few missed opportunities. The athletes made the country proud, even though they fell short of some of the lofty expectations set after the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
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PM Modi to Meet India’s Paris Olympics Contingent FAQs
Q.1. When will PM Modi meet the Indian athletes from the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Ans. PM Modi will meet the athletes on August 15, following the Independence Day celebrations, around 1 pm in New Delhi.
Q.2. Will Neeraj Chopra attend the meeting with PM Modi?
Ans. No, Neeraj Chopra will not attend the meeting as he is in Germany for medical advice and is expected to return after at least a month.
Q.3. How many medals did India win at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Ans. India won a total of 6 medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics: 5 bronze and 1 silver.
Q.4. What notable achievements did Indian athletes have at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Ans. Highlights include Neeraj Chopra winning a silver in javelin throw, Manu Bhaker winning two bronze medals in shooting, and India’s hockey team securing bronze.
Q.5. How did India perform compared to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
Ans. India’s performance at Paris 2024 fell short of their Tokyo 2020 medal tally, with several athletes finishing in fourth place and missing out on medals.
