India’s journey at the 2024 Paris Olympics has been an emotional rollercoaster filled with both thrilling victories and painful near-misses. The country saw history unfold as its athletes proved their extraordinary talent and tenacity in the international arena.
The 22-year-old prodigy Manu Bhaker, a shooting wonder, once again proved her extraordinary skill by making it to a historic third Olympic final in one Games. Despite not being able to pull off the historic hat-trick, finishing fourth in the 25-meter pistol competition is still a notable achievement. Because of her constant skill, Bhaker is among the most gifted athletes in India.
A 52-year jinx was broken by the men’s hockey team as they orchestrated a historic triumph over Australia in a simultaneous exhibition of Indian brilliance. Their victory rekindled hopes of a podium finish by securing a spot in the quarterfinals.
In addition to the nation’s pride, badminton sensation Lakshya Sen has become the first Indian ever to reach the men’s singles semifinals at the Olympics. Defeating Chou Tien-Chen of Chinese Taipei in a thrilling encounter, Sen’s remarkable journey showcased India’s hard work in badminton.
Throughout the monumental journey of the Olympics, a lot of Indian athletes have managed to remain a source of inspiration for many through their great strength and extraordinary talent. There are a lot of expectations from all around the country concerning potential medalists at this sporting event; moreover, these elite players give the impression that they will have something better tomorrow in Indian athletics.
