Paris Olympics 2024 News

In today’s competitive landscape, where distraction is just a tap away, Suma Shirur is focused on developing not just elite shooters. Shirur recounted her early experience as chief coach of the Indian junior team. Shirur, who was recently awarded the ‘Coach of the Year (Female)’ at the 2024 Indian Sports Honours, pointed out how the pressures today are vastly different from when she competed.

Neeraj Chopra has steadily risen to become one of the world’s best javelin throwers, highlighted by his historic 90.23-meter throw at the 2025 Doha Diamond League, his first time crossing the 90-meter mark. Here’s his top 10 throws of his career from 87 m in the Olympics 2022 to Doha Diamond League 2025.   

The Paris Olympics 2024 faced controversy over the quality of medals awarded, prompting over 100 athletes, including Indian shooter Manu Bhaker, to file complaints about fading coatings. 

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports defended the decision, stating that Manu’s name wasn’t on the list because she hadn’t submitted her application via the official portal.

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, 2024 Olympic gold medalist, faces renewed scrutiny over her gender eligibility due to a leaked medical report revealing an XY chromosome pattern. 

Earlier, Neeraj won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

Vinesh Phogat, the first female wrestler from India to reach an Olympic final, had her hopes dashed when she was found overweight and subsequently disqualified.

After winning a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat expressed his ambition to aim for gold at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. 

The success of Indian athletes at the Olympics 2024, particularly Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker, has significantly boosted their brand value. Their achievements are attracting major endorsements, positioning them among the most marketable sports figures in India.

Manu Bhaker scripted history at Paris Olympics 2024 for India in Shooting winning two medals for the country.

Somvir Rathee took to social media platform X to address the false rumors.

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat received a grand welcome at Delhi's IGI Airport after returning from the Paris Olympics 2024. Celebrations are planned in her village, Balali, where 750 kg of ladoos have been prepared to honor her.

Bhaker also joined an elite group of athletes to have multiple individual medals at the Olympics: PV Sindhu (badminton silver at Rio 2016 and bronze medal at Tokyo 2020) and Sushil Kumar (wrestling bronze at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics).

The image, showing her lying on a wrestling mat with her hands covering her eyes, conveyed a deep sense of anguish and despair.

The CAS decision, announced on August 14, upheld the disqualification, dismissing Phogat's appeal to be awarded a shared silver medal.

Indian Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal for silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 has been denied by CAS.

 Manu Bhaker (two bronze medals, shooting), Sarabjot Singh (bronze medal, shooting) Aman Sehrawat (bronze medal, men's wrestling), Team India (bronze medal, hockey), Neeraj Chopra (silver medal, men's javelin throw), and Swapnil Kusale (bronze medal, shooting).

At the Paris Olympics 2024, Sophie Becker has captured hearts and headlines with her electrifying performance in the women’s 4x400m relay. As the anchor of Ireland's historic relay team, Becker not only led her squad to the final for the first time ever but also shattered personal records along the way. Her remarkable journey at the Olympics is a testament to her dedication, speed, and the rising prominence of Irish athletics on the global stage. Here are ten key insights into how Sophie Becker set the Paris Games on fire with her exceptional achievements.