Paris 2024: Spotlight on India’s Olympic Contingent and Medal Hopefuls

The 2024 Olympic Games are set to commence in just a few days, with athletes from 206 countries converging in Paris, France. This will be the 33rd edition of the Olympic Games, which have been held every four years since their inception in 1896.

With 329 gold medals up for grabs across 32 sports, here’s everything you need to know about the Paris Olympics 2024.

 

Кey Information about the Paris Olympics 2024

Start Date:
The Paris Olympics will begin on July 26, 2024, and will run for 18 days, concluding on August 11.

Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony is scheduled for July 26 at 11:30 PM IST.

India’s Flag Bearers:
Tennis player Sharath Kamal and badminton player PV Sindhu will be the flag bearers for India at the opening ceremony.

Event Timing in India:
Events will start around 11:00 AM IST each day and continue until the morning of the following day, with most events taking place in the evening.

Indian Athletes:
A total of 117 Indian athletes, including 70 men and 47 women, will compete in the Paris Olympics.

Medal Hopefuls for India:
India’s medal contenders include javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, badminton player PV Sindhu, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, and boxer Nikhat Zareen.

 

Viewing Information

TV Broadcast:
In India, the Paris Olympics 2024 will be broadcast live on the Sports 18 TV channel.

Live Streaming:
The events will be live-streamed on the Jio Cinema app in India.

Prepare to witness an exciting and competitive series of events as athletes from around the world strive for Olympic glory in Paris.