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The Paris Olympics were held from 26 July to 11 August. A 117-member Indian contingent went to Paris to participate in the Paris Olympics. Most of the players have returned. Indian players were welcomed after returning home. Now the players have met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.
Players gave gifts to PM Modi
Indian players have given many gifts to PM Modi. Shooter Manu Bhaker gave a pistol to PM Modi. Wrestler Aman Sehrawat and hockey player PR Sreejesh donated their jerseys. Indian hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh gave a hockey stick to the PM on behalf of the team. However, the video of what the PM talked to the players has not yet surfaced.
Neeraj Chopra hasn't returned home yet
Let us tell you that some Indian players have not yet returned home. Neeraj Chopra is in Germany, where he is to undergo surgery. While wrestler Vinesh Phogat will return to India on August 17. Badminton player PV Sindhu was also not a part of this event. During the Paris Olympics, Sindhu missed out on a historic hat-trick of medals after losing in the Round of 16.
India won 6 medals in 2024 Olympics 2024
It is worth noting that 117 Indian athletes participated in the Paris Olympics 2024. The Indian contingent finished 71st in the medal tally with six medals including one silver medal and five bronze medals. India won its first medal in shooting at the Paris Olympics 2024 when Manu Bhaker won a bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol. Manu Bhaker then won another bronze medal in the mixed team event. She was accompanied by Sarabjot Singh in the team.
Neeraj Chopra won silver medal in javelin throw
Swapnil Kusale won the third bronze medal for India in the men's 50m rifle three position shooting. Then the men's hockey team won the bronze medal and Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal in javelin throw. After this, wrestler Aman Sehrawat won the bronze medal in men's 57 kg freestyle.