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Manu Bhaker and Neeraj Chopra They were the two stalwarts of India Paris Olympics Manu Bhaker’s campaign stole the show after he bagged two bronze medals in the 10m air pistol event, one as an individual and the other with Sarabjot Singh in the mixed team event. Meanwhile, Neeraj Chopra could not defend his gold medal, won by Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, however, he won a silver medal, which was also a monumental feat. Manu Bhaker represented India at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics. He was scheduled to partner Neeraj Chopra, however, Neeraj along with the Indian Olympic Association agreed that PR Sreejesh would be a better choice for the role.

Meanwhile, India failed to match their tally from the Tokyo Olympics as their Paris Olympics campaign ended with five bronzes and a silver. Along with Manu Bhaker and Neeraj Chopra, Swapnil Kusale won a bronze in the men’s 50m air rifle three positions. Aman Sehrawat gave India its fourth medal and won a bronze in the 57kg wrestling. The hockey team had a great chance of winning gold but lost to Germany in the semi-final. However, the team managed to get a bronze medal after defeating Spain 2-1 and finishing in third place.

India finished the Paris Olympics in 71st position in the table, however, the country came very close to winning more medals as six participants at the Olympics finished in fourth place. India was also guaranteed a silver, if not gold, medal in wrestling, however, Vinesh Phogat was disqualified after she was found slightly overweight beyond her 50kg limit.