India’s Medal Achievements at the 33rd Summer Games

India’s medal tally at the 33rd Summer Games now stands at five, including four bronze and one silver. The country’s achievements include medals in shooting, hockey, and javelin throw.

Manu Bhaker: 10m Air Pistol Women’s

Manu Bhaker kicked off India’s medal haul with a bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event. The 22-year-old shooter overcame the setbacks of the Tokyo Olympics, where a pistol malfunction cost her a medal. In France, she secured third place with a score of 221.7 after 22 shots.

Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh: 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Event

Manu Bhaker made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win two medals in a single edition of the Summer Games. She achieved this feat alongside Sarabjot Singh, winning bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event.

Swapnil Kusale: 50m Rifle 3 Positions

Swapnil Kusale added a third medal for India in shooting, securing bronze in the 50m rifle 3 positions event. This achievement marks him as the first Indian to win a medal in this event.

Indian Men’s Hockey Team

The Indian men’s hockey team earned their bronze medal by defeating Spain 2-1 in the third-place match. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored both goals, helping India secure back-to-back hockey medals after their bronze in Tokyo 2020. Also read : Court of Arbitration to Hear Vinesh Phogat’s Appeal Against Olympic Disqualification

Neeraj Chopra: Men’s Javelin Throw

Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal in the men’s javelin throw, becoming the first Indian track-and-field athlete to win two Olympic medals. The 26-year-old achieved his silver with a throw of 89.45 meters in the second round. He had previously won gold in Tokyo with a throw of 87.58 meters. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem set a new Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 meters to claim gold.