India’s Paris Olympics 2024 campaign concluded on Saturday with a total of six medals, marking the end of a 15-day journey. The contingent’s performance was highlighted by Manu Bhaker’s two bronze medals in shooting, Swapnil Kusale’s bronze in shooting, and Neeraj Chopra’s silver in javelin throw. The men’s hockey team also secured a bronze medal after defeating Spain.
On the final day of competition, Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar finished outside the top ten in golf, while wrestler Reetika Hooda suffered a quarter-final defeat to Alperi Medet of Kyrgyzstan. Despite the match ending in a 1-1 tie, Medet advanced due to scoring the last point. Her subsequent semi-final loss eliminated Hooda from repechage contention.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) was expected to announce its verdict on Vinesh Phogat’s joint-silver medal verdict but deferred it to August 13. Phogat had announced her retirement from wrestling on Friday.
IOC President Thomas Bach stated that the IOC would abide by the CAS decision, emphasizing that the International Federation (United World Wrestling) has the responsibility to interpret and apply its rules.
