President Droupadi Murmu met the Indian Contingent of the Paris Olympics 2024 at Ganatantra Mandap, Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President congratulated the players for their excellent efforts and great performance; and said that they are a source of inspiration for all the youth of the country, especially the young players.
"I welcome you all at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. I want to congratulate all the players for their wonderful performance at the Paris Olympics 2024. For me, all of you are Gold medallist. We are all proud of you," President said.
The team, including medal winners from the recently concluded Games, arrived in New Delhi from the French capital.
Former India hockey player P.R. Sreejesh and shooter Manu Bhaker interacted with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
According to reports, on Thursday, August 15, the athletes will attend Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. Later that afternoon, at 1 p.m., Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the contingent at his residence in New Delhi.
India secured a total of six medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, comprising five bronze and one silver. Shooter Manu Bhaker achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian from independent India to win two Olympic medals, capturing bronze in both the women’s 10m Air Pistol and the Mixed Team 10m Air Pistol events. Sarabjot Singh partnered with Manu Bhaker in the mixed team shooting competition. Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won India’s sole silver medal in Paris. The men’s hockey team, wrestler Aman Sehrawat, and shooter Swapnil Kusale also secured bronze medals in their respective events.
At the Paris Olympics, Indian athletes competed in 16 sports, with athletics fielding the largest squad of 29 members.