2024 Paris Olympics LIVE UPDATES: Events, Medal Tally, Fixtures, Results

The 2024 Paris Olympics will conclude on August 12, wrapping up three weeks of thrilling and memorable events. The Games began with a spectacular outdoor opening ceremony on July 26, set against the iconic Eiffel Tower. As tradition resumes, the closing ceremony, titled ‘Records,’ will take place indoors at the Stade de France stadium and promises to be a glamorous finale to this year’s Olympics.

For the closing ceremony, India has chosen shooter Manu Bhaker and hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh as its flag bearers. Manu Bhaker made history by winning two medals at the Paris Olympics. The 22-year-old secured bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol event and, alongside Sarabjot Singh, clinched another bronze in the mixed team event. She is the first Indian woman to achieve this feat in a single Olympics.

PR Sreejesh played a crucial role in India’s hockey campaign, delivering standout performances with key saves against Australia and Great Britain, helping India secure a bronze medal. This Olympics marked his final appearance with the Indian men’s hockey team. Although Neeraj Chopra, who won silver in the javelin throw, was also considered as a flag bearer, he recommended Sreejesh’s name to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) due to Sreejesh's upcoming retirement.

The closing ceremony is set to start at 9 pm local time on August 11 (12:30 am IST on August 12). Indian viewers can stream the event on the Viacom18 network, including platforms such as the Jio Cinema website, JioCinema app, and Sports18 television channel.

The 2024 Paris Olympics has concluded, with India finishing 71st in the overall medal tally, a notable drop from their 48th position in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. India earned a total of six medals in Paris—one silver and five bronze—compared to seven medals, including one gold, two silver, and four bronze, at Tokyo. The Indian team's aspirations of reaching double digits in the medal tally were hampered by multiple fourth-place finishes and the disappointing disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from her gold medal bout.

India's campaign at the Paris Games began with a bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event, achieved by shooter Manu Bhaker, who overcame the issues she faced with her pistol at Tokyo. Manu continued to shine by securing another bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event alongside Sarabjot Singh, defeating South Korea. She became the first Indian athlete to win two medals at a single Olympic Games since independence.

India's third medal came from shooter Swapnil Kusale, who made history as the first Indian to win a bronze in the men's 50m rifle three-position event. The hockey team added a fourth medal by clinching bronze with a 2-1 victory over Spain, marking India's 13th Olympic medal in hockey.

Neeraj Chopra, although unable to defend his gold medal from Tokyo, earned a silver in the men’s javelin throw, securing India’s fifth medal. The final medal of the Games was won by 21-year-old Aman Sehrawat, who claimed bronze in the men’s 57kg freestyle wrestling, becoming the youngest Indian to win an Olympic medal.

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Reetika Hooda narrowly lost to top-seeded Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan in the quarterfinals of the women's 76kg freestyle wrestling event at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Saturday. The match ended in a 1-1 tie after six minutes of intense defensive wrestling, but the Kyrgyz wrestler advanced due to having scored the last equalizing point, according to the rules.

Women's Freestyle 76 kg Quarter-finals👇🏻

India's 🇮🇳 star wrestler 🤼‍♀ Reetika Hooda put up a valiant effort before losing to World No. 1 Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬 by points(1-1).

Well tried Reetika! Let's cheer for her brave performance and #Cheer4Bharat🇮🇳… pic.twitter.com/GfNaZMXjSW

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 10, 2024

At the Paris Olympics 2024, Indian wrestler Reetika Hooda advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women's 76kg event by defeating Hungary's Bernadett Nagy with a score of 12-2 on technical superiority. In the quarterfinals, Reetika will face Kyrgyzstan's Aiperi Medet Kyzy.

Women's Freestyle 76 kg Round of 16👇🏻

India's star wrestler 🤼‍♀ Reetika Hooda puts up an impressive performance on her Olympic debut as she beats Hungary's🇭🇺 Nagy Bernadett 12-2 by technical superiority to advance to the quarterfinals. 💪

She will next face World number 1… pic.twitter.com/7tPhuBgl7u

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 10, 2024

At the Paris 2024 Olympics, 21-year-old Aman Sehrawat secured his place in Indian sports history by becoming the country's seventh wrestler to win an Olympic medal. He clinched the men's 57kg bronze by defeating Darian Toi Cruz of Puerto Rico with a score of 13-5. India's wrestling achievements prior to this included KD Jadhav's bronze in 1952, Sushil Kumar's bronze in 2008 and silver in 2012, Yogeshwar Dutt's bronze in 2012, Sakshi Malik's bronze in 2016, Bajrang Punia's bronze in 2020, and Ravi Dahiya's bronze in 2020.

More pride thanks to our wrestlers!

Congratulations to Aman Sehrawat for winning the Bronze Medal in the Men's Freestyle 57 kg at the Paris Olympics. His dedication and perseverance are clearly evident. The entire nation celebrates this remarkable feat.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 9, 2024

Neeraj Chopra claimed the silver medal in the javelin throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a season-best throw of 89.45 meters at the Stade de France on Thursday. As the defending champion, Neeraj was aiming to retain his title but was surpassed by Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who set an Olympic record with a remarkable 92.97 meters. Nadeem’s set also included a 91.79-meter throw, securing Pakistan’s first-ever individual gold medal at the Olympics. Grenada’s Anderson Peters took bronze with a throw of 88.54 meters.

Neeraj's silver medal throw of 89.45 meters was his only clean attempt in the competition. This result brings India’s total medal count for the Paris Olympics to five, including four bronze medals won by shooters Manu Bhaker and Swapnil Kusale, and the men’s hockey team. Earlier in the Games, Neeraj had qualified for the javelin final with an 89.34-meter throw in Group B, marking his best throw at a global championship and the second-best of his career, after 89.94 meters at the Stockholm Diamond League. His qualification throw was the top mark of the round and achieved on his first attempt.

Indian grappler Aman Sehrawat faced a tough challenge in his semifinal bout against Japan’s top seed and World Champion Rei Higuchi in the men’s 57 kg freestyle category, suffering a 0-10 defeat. Sehrawat was on the brink of securing a silver medal and advancing to the gold medal match, but with this loss, he will now compete for the bronze medal. At just 21 years old, Aman Sehrawat is considered one of India's most promising young wrestlers, carrying significant expectations. He is the reigning Asian champion in the 57kg freestyle category, having clinched the title in 2023. Additionally, Sehrawat earned a bronze medal in the same weight class at the 2022 Asian Games.

🇮🇳 Result Update: Men’s Freestyle #Wrestling🤼 57KG👇

Tough luck for Aman Sehrawat 💔

The 21-year-old, who had put up impressive performances in the Round of 16 & Quarter-Finals lost to No. 1 seed Higuchi Rei by 0-10.

Aman will play for Bronze tomorrow against Puerto Rico’s… pic.twitter.com/KHjQTsHEtk

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 8, 2024

The Indian men’s hockey team achieved a historic milestone at the Paris 2024 Olympics by winning back-to-back medals for the first time since 1972. They clinched the bronze medal with a 2-1 victory over Spain in the match held at Yves de Manoir Stadium on Thursday. This marks the first time the team has secured consecutive Olympic medals since their bronze finishes at the 1968 Mexico City Games and the 1972 Munich Games. Their previous medal win was at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where they also earned bronze after a dramatic 5-4 win over Germany, despite a semifinal loss to Belgium. At the 2024 Olympics, India fell short in the semifinals, losing 2-3 to Germany on August 6. This defeat ended their quest for their first hockey gold medal since 1980. Despite the setback, the team’s strong performance throughout the tournament and their subsequent bronze medal victory highlight a significant resurgence in Indian hockey on the global stage.

A feat that will be cherished for generations to come!

The Indian Hockey team shines bright at the Olympics, bringing home the Bronze Medal! This is even more special because it is their second consecutive Medal at the Olympics.

Their success is a triumph of skill,…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 8, 2024

Aman Sehrawat secured a decisive 12-0 victory over Albania’s Zelimkhan Abakanov by technical superiority in the men’s 57kg quarterfinal at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Thursday. With this win, Aman has guaranteed himself a spot in a medal match. He is set to face Japan’s top-seeded Rei Higuchi later on Thursday in the semifinals. A victory would earn him at least a silver medal, while a loss would lead him to the bronze-medal match.

2 Back to back technical superiority wins for Aman bhai!

Men's Freestyle 57 Kg Quarterfinals👇🏻

Aman Sehrawat defeats 2022 World Champion Albania's Zelimkhan Abakarov 12-0 in his quarterfinal bout at the #Paris2024Olympics. His semis bout later tonight at 9:45 pm.

Let the… pic.twitter.com/2MJnOCTx1i

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 8, 2024

When Mirabai Chanu took her squat, the hopes of an entire nation rested heavily on her shoulders. Unfortunately, she was unable to hold up the weight. As the 4’11” lifter attempted to rise and extend her arms, they wobbled and gave way. The barbell crashed down, and India ended up with another fourth-place finish, totaling 199 kg. Chanu, a strong contender for a medal, fell short by just one kilogram, with the medals going to Hou Zhihui of China (206 kg), Valentina Cambei of Romania (205 kg), and Surodchana Khambai of Thailand (200 kg). Standing on the platform, Mirabai Chanu was overcome with disbelief and tears.

🇮🇳 Result Update: #Weightlifting🏋‍♀ Women's 49KG👇

Heartbreak for Mira as she misses out on a medal🎖️at #ParisOlympics2024💔

Our girl lifted 88kg in Snatch & 111kg in Clean & Jerk, and gave it her all but couldn't end on the podium as she finished 4th.

Well tried Mira! You… pic.twitter.com/0hAbc9siBY

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 7, 2024

Amidst the uproar over Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris 2024 Olympics, a recent photo has emerged showing her with Indian Olympic Association chief PT Usha. In the image, Usha is seen offering comfort to Vinesh, who manages a brave smile despite the circumstances.

On Wednesday at the Paris Olympics, Archana Kamath provided some resistance, but it was not enough as India fell 1-3 to a technically superior German team in the women’s table tennis team event quarterfinals. In the opening doubles match, the Indian pair of Sreeja Akula and Archana Kamath were defeated by Germany’s Yuan Wan and Xiona Shan with scores of 5-11, 11-8, 10-12, 6-11. Despite a strong performance and holding their own until the third game, which they lost in deuce, Sreeja and Archana ultimately succumbed to their opponents.

In the first singles match, Indian star Manika Batra struggled against Annett Kaufmann. Batra won the opening game but went on to lose the next three games with scores of 11-8, 5-11, 7-11, 5-11. This defeat gave Germany a 2-0 lead in the tie, putting India at a significant disadvantage.

The Indian #TableTennis team🇮🇳 consisting of Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula and Archana Kamath give a tough fight before going down to Germany🇩🇪 by a 1-3 scoreline.

Take a look at the results!👇🏻

Sreeja Akula / Archana Kamath lost to Yuan Wan/ Xiaona Shan 5-11, 11-8, 10-12, 6-11.… pic.twitter.com/iFYU4nbngG

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 7, 2024

At the Paris Olympics 2024 on Wednesday, India's Antim Panghal was defeated 10-0 (victory by technical superiority) by Turkey’s Zeynep Yetgil in the Round of 16 of the women’s 53kg freestyle wrestling event. Panghal, who won a bronze medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games, saw her chance of competing for a bronze medal through the repechage round evaporate after Yetgil lost by fall to Germany’s Annika Wendle in the quarterfinals.

Earlier in the tournament, India's Vinesh Phogat had reached the final in the women’s 50kg freestyle category. However, Phogat's Olympic campaign came to an abrupt end when she was disqualified for being slightly over the weight limit by just over 100 grams, which occurred just before her gold medal bout.

Women's Freestyle 53 kg Round of 16

Antim loses her Round of 16 match by technical superiority and a scoreline of 0-10 at the #Paris2024Olympics to Turkey's 🇹🇷 Yetgil Zeynep.

Let's cheer for our wrestlers, let's #Cheer4Bharat! pic.twitter.com/pwZjO8idCr

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 7, 2024

In a dramatic turn of events, Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics on the day of her final match in wrestling. Phogat had successfully advanced to the finals of the women’s 50 kg category on Tuesday, having defeated Japan’s Yu Sasaki in the 1/8 qualifiers and then Cuba’s Yusneylys Guzman with a dominant 5-0 score in the semifinals. This achievement made her the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final.

The final bout was set for Wednesday, with Phogat widely regarded as a strong contender for the gold medal. However, on the morning of the final, she was found to be 100 grams overweight, leading to her disqualification from the tournament. This unexpected development not only ends her Olympic journey but also highlights the strict adherence to weight regulations in competitive wrestling.

Vinesh, you are a champion among champions! You are India's pride and an inspiration for each and every Indian.

Today's setback hurts. I wish words could express the sense of despair that I am experiencing.

At the same time, I know that you epitomise resilience. It has always…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 7, 2024

Germany staged a comeback in the Paris Olympics semi-final against India after initially trailing 0-1. By halftime, Germany had taken a 2-1 lead, with one goal coming from a penalty corner and another from a stroke in the second quarter. India’s captain, Harmanpreet Singh, had given his team the lead in the seventh minute. However, Germany's Gonzalo Peillat equalized with a drag-flick early in the second quarter, and Christopher Ruhr scored from a stroke just before halftime, shifting the momentum in favor of Germany.

Result Update: Men's #Hockey🏑 SF Full-time👇

Major heartbreak for our #MenInBlue💔💔

The boys go down fighting 2-3 vs Germany despite putting a valiant effort.

Despite the loss, we are super proud of their historic run at #ParisOlympics2024.🫡

But all is not over yet as… pic.twitter.com/YmVfAgN0yp

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 6, 2024