The 33rd Olympic Games in Paris have captivated audiences worldwide with a star-studded opening ceremony last Friday. On Saturday, China clinched the first gold medal of the Games in the 10-meter air rifle mixed team event.
As the Paris Olympics 2024 progress, August 1 marked the seventh day of this international multi-sport event. The Indian contingent has delivered notable performances this week, with shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh securing a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. Bhaker became the first athlete from the Indian contingent to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics since India’s independence. Additionally, Swapnil Kusale earned India another bronze medal in the men’s 50-meter rifle three positions event on Thursday.
The Paris Olympics, which began on Friday and will conclude on August 11, feature 32 sports, including 28 core disciplines such as breaking, skateboarding, surfing, and sports climbing.
Medal Tally for Day 7: Paris 2024 Olympics
The medal tally for Day 7 showcases impressive performances from various nations. The People’s Republic of China leads with 11 gold, 7 silver, and 6 bronze medals, totaling 24. The United States follows with 9 gold, 15 silver, and 13 bronze medals, making a total of 37. Host nation France has garnered 8 gold, 11 silver, and 8 bronze medals, bringing their total to 27. Australia and Japan also feature prominently with 8 gold medals each, along with respective totals of 18 and 16 medals.
Great Britain, Republic of Korea, Italy, Canada, and Germany round out the top ten. India stands at 46th with 3 bronze medals, showcasing a strong effort from its athletes.
The Indian contingent comprises 117 members, including 70 male and 47 female athletes. This is the second-largest Indian contingent after the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020. Athletics, shooting, and hockey are the major disciplines, with 29, 21, and 19 participants respectively.
India’s Schedule and Performances on Day 7
Day 7 of the Paris Olympics promises exciting events for Indian athletes. The schedule includes:
– Golf: Men’s Individual Finals (Round 2) featuring Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar at 12:30 pm IST.
– Shooting: Women’s 25m Pistol Qualification Precision with Esha Singh and Manu Bhaker at 12:30 pm IST, and Men’s Skeet Qualification Day 1 featuring Anantjeet Singh Naruka at 1:00 pm IST.
– Archery: Mixed Team (1/8 Eliminations) with India (Dhiraj Bommadevara and Ankita Bhakat) vs Indonesia at 1:19 pm IST.
– Rowing: Men’s Single Sculls Finals (Final D) featuring Balraj Panwar at 1:48 pm IST.
– Judo: Women’s 78kg (Elimination round of 32) with Tulika Mann vs Idalys Ortiz (Cuba) at 2:12 pm IST.
– Sailing: Women’s Dinghy (Race 3) with Nethra Kumanan at 3:45 pm IST, Women’s Dinghy (Race 4) with Nethra Kumanan at 4:53 pm IST, Men’s Dinghy (Race 3) with Vishnu Saravanan at 7:05 pm IST, and Men’s Dinghy (Race 4) with Vishnu Saravanan at 8:15 pm IST.
– Hockey: Men’s Tournament (Group stage) with India vs Australia at 4:45 pm IST.
– Badminton: Men’s singles quarterfinals featuring Lakshya Sen vs Chou Tien Chen (Chinese Taipei) at 6:30 pm IST.
– Athletics: Women’s 5,000m (Heat 1) with Ankita Dhyani at 9:40 pm IST, Women’s 5,000m (Heat 2) with Parul Chaudhary at 10:06 pm IST, and Men’s Shot Put (Qualification) with Tajinderpal Singh Toor at 11:40 pm IST.
This year, 72 athletes from the Indian contingent are making their Olympic debut, representing nearly 61% of the team. Athletics boasts the largest group of participants, including two reserves from India, while shooting follows closely with a significant number of participants.
The Paris Olympics 2024 continue to be a platform for athletes to showcase their talents, and the Indian contingent is making notable strides in various events.
