Olympics 2024 Schedule and Results

Shooting Stars and Olympic Glory: India's Thrilling Start to Paris 2024!

Get the scoop on India's buzz-worthy performance as shooting, hockey, and more kick off the Paris 2024 Olympics! 🎯🏅

The Paris 2024 Olympics are officially underway, launching on July 27th with a bang! This year, India’s shooting squad is ready to impress, boasting 21 talented shooters including the ace, Manu Bhaker. As the first competition day unfolds, the world eagerly tunes in to catch live updates of thrilling matches, heart-stopping finishes, and potential medal-winning feats. The day kicked off with immense anticipation as the event's swimming, gymnastics and beach volleyball made waves across the Olympic stage.

As the shooting events took precedence in the day's schedule, the excitement was palpable. Manu Bhaker wowed the crowds with her impressive skills, making her way through the qualifiers like a pro. Fans cheered her on as she aimed for Olympic glory while keeping a mental note of the scores that would determine her fate. But wait, that’s not all! Hockey fever struck as India faced off against New Zealand, leading the score at 2-1, much to the delight of their supporters.

Day 1 served up a smorgasbord of sports, from badminton and table tennis to a rollercoaster ride of emotions as athletes battled their nerves and opponents. It’s a festive atmosphere at the stadiums and across screens, where every goal, point, and medal is celebrated like a national holiday. And of course, no Olympic event is complete without some mind-blowing stats—Great Britain’s Adam Peaty is aiming for his third consecutive gold in the 100-meter breaststroke! What a way to showcase the spirit of the Games!

As the excitement continues to unfold, let’s take a moment to appreciate some fascinating facts. Did you know that shooting has been part of the Olympic Games since 1896? Yep, it's been around for a while! And for some added trivia, India has had monumental successes in shooting events, earning a whopping 15 Olympic medals so far in this discipline alone. With such a rich history, the future looks bright for the athletes competing at Paris 2024!