India's Paris Olympics 2024 Journey Begins with Archery on July 25th

India's Paris Olympics 2024 Journey Begins with Archery on July 25th

The 2024 Paris Olympics, set to commence on July 26th, will witness the participation of over 10,000 athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees. India, aiming to surpass its record-breaking performance at Tokyo 2020, will field a contingent of 117 athletes, including medal favorites like Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu, and Mirabai Chanu.

India's Olympic journey begins on July 25th with archery ranking rounds. The opening ceremony will take place on July 26th, followed by the commencement of events in badminton, boxing, shooting, and table tennis on July 27th. The Indian men's hockey team will face New Zealand in their first pool game on the same day.

The Paris Olympics will be held across 33 venues in Paris, France, and French territories. Sports 18 and the Viacom 18 network will telecast the events live on television, while JioCinema will provide free live streaming.

India's medal hopes rest on the shoulders of its star athletes. Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic champion in javelin throw, will be aiming to defend his title. PV Sindhu, the two-time Olympic medalist in badminton, will be vying for a podium finish once again. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, India's top-ranked badminton doubles pair, will also be among the medal contenders. Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, who won a silver medal in Tokyo, will be looking to improve her performance in Paris.

The Indian contingent also includes promising young athletes like shooter Manu Bhaker, wrestler Bajrang Punia, and boxer Nikhat Zareen. With a strong team and a supportive environment, India is poised to make a significant impact at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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