The Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympic Games are set to be the largest event ever held in France. Scheduled from July 26 to August 11, 2024, Paris will transform into the global hub of sports and beyond. This Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympic Games celebration is a vibrant, multicultural festival that unites people from around the globe, marking a unique and exciting chapter in France’s history.
With just six days remaining until the Paris Olympics 2024, excitement is building as medals will be up for grabs in 15 events on Tuesday. The track and field events will take center stage, particularly the highly anticipated women’s 200-meter final. The U.S. will be represented by three talented athletes: Gabby Thomas, Brittany Brown, and McKenzie Long, all of whom are strong contenders for not just one, but potentially two medals.
The women’s skateboarding park final will also feature the remarkable teenage talent Sky Brown, who is aiming for gold. On the tenth day of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Team USA celebrated another successful haul, securing eight more medals — two gold, four silver, and two bronze — bringing their total to an impressive 79 medals in Paris.
Artistic gymnastics has concluded in Paris, but Simone Biles left her mark by clinching yet another medal. She also took a moment to celebrate her teammate Jordan Chiles, who achieved her long-awaited first individual medal, while both athletes paid tribute to their Brazilian rival. Meanwhile, at the Stade de France, Noah Lyles, fresh off his thrilling 100m victory, along with his fellow Americans Erriyon Knighton and Kenny Bednarek, all advanced smoothly to the next sprinting final. Gabby Thomas also excelled in her semifinal heat for the women’s 200m.
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Paris Olympics 2024
As of Tuesday, the United States leads the medal standings at the Paris Olympics, having accumulated a total of 21 gold, 30 silver, and 28 bronze medals. The total medal count for the Chinese athletes stands at 53, comprising 18 silver and 14 bronze medals. Their prowess is particularly evident in disciplines such as diving, weightlifting, and table tennis.
Meanwhile, France, as the host country, has made notable progress in the rankings, overtaking Australia to claim the third spot. French competitors have achieved 13 gold, 16 silver, and 19 bronze medals, amounting to a total of 48 medals. Their outstanding performances in judo, fencing, and cycling have greatly pleased the local spectators.
In contrast, Australia has fallen to fourth place, with a medal tally of 13 gold, 12 silver, and 8 bronze. Although Australian athletes have shown strength in swimming and rowing, their overall medal count does not match that of the leading three nations.
Rank of India and Other countries till now
| Rank | Country | G | S | B | Total |
| 1 | USA | 21 | 30 | 28 | 79 |
| 2 | Republic of China | 21 | 18 | 14 | 53 |
| 3 | France | 13 | 16 | 19 | 48 |
| 4 | Great Britain | 12 | 13 | 17 | 42 |
| 5 | Australia | 13 | 12 | 8 | 33 |
| 6 | Republic of Korea | 11 | 8 | 7 | 26 |
| 7 | Japan | 10 | 5 | 11 | 26 |
| 8 | Italy | 9 | 10 | 6 | 25 |
| 9 | Netherlands | 7 | 5 | 5 | 17 |
| 10 | Germany | 5 | 4 | 8 | 17 |
| 11 | Canada | 5 | 4 | 8 | 17 |
| 12 | New Zealand | 3 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| 13 | Hungry | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 13 | Sweden | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 15 | Romania | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 16 | Ireland | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 60 | India | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Paris Olympics 2024 India’s Full Schedule [6 August]
- The Indian men’s hockey team is set to face world champions Germany in the semi-finals of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
- Neeraj Chopra will begin his title defense in the men’s javelin throw on Tuesday, August 6.
- Led by Harmanpreet Singh, the team has shown remarkable resilience, especially during the quarter-finals against Great Britain.
- Despite being reduced to 10 players in the first half, they executed a strong defensive strategy to secure their semi-final spot.
- India holds the record for the most Olympic hockey medals, totaling 12: eight gold, one silver, and three bronze.
- The last time India reached an Olympic final was 44 years ago, during the Moscow 1980 Games.
- The hockey semi-final against Germany will take place at Yves-du-Manoir Stadium at 10:30 PM IST today.
- Neeraj Chopra will compete in Group B of the javelin qualification round, starting at 3:20 PM, while Kishore Jena will throw in Group A at 1:50 PM.
- A minimum of 12 athletes from a field of 32 will qualify for the final, with an automatic qualification mark set at 84.00m.
- In addition to hockey and athletics, Indian competitors will also participate in wrestling and table tennis today.
| India schedule today: 6 August, Tuesday |
| Athletics |
| Men’s javelin throw Group A – Kishore Jena – 1:50 PM |
| Women’s 400m repechage heat 1 – Kiran Pahal – 2:50 PM |
| Men’s javelin throw Group B – Neeraj Chopra – 3:20 PM |
| Hockey |
| Men’s semi-final – India vs Germany – 10:30 PM |
| Table tennis |
| Men’s team event round of 16 – India vs China – 1:30 PM |
| Wrestling |
| Women’s 50kg round of 16 – Vinesh Phogat vs Yui Susaki – 2:44 PM |
| Women’s 50kg quarter-final – subject to Vinesh Phogat’s qualification – TBD |
| Women’s 50kg semi-final – subject to Vinesh Phogat’s qualification – 9:45 PM |