Paris Olympics 2024: Anurag Thakur confident India will return with best-ever medal haul

By Ajay Gandhar

Ajay Gandhar has been part of Khel Now since 2023 and has covered almost every Olympic sport, but Badminton, Tennis, Football, and Track and Field have his heart.

Published at :March 10, 2024 at 9:58 AM

Modified at :March 10, 2024 at 9:58 AM

(Courtesy : India Today)

58 Indian athletes have qualified or secured quotas for Paris Olympics so far.

As the world turns its gaze to the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024, India stands on the precipice of a historic breakthrough. The nation’s journey to the Summer Games has been marked by a series of unprecedented achievements, setting the stage for what could be its most successful Olympic outing yet.

With a record number of quotas secured in shooting and a landmark qualification in Equestrian by Anush Agarwalla, India’s first in dressage, the country’s Olympic aspirations have soared.

The momentum from the seven medals, including a historic gold in Athletics at the Tokyo Olympics, has only intensified following an impressive haul of over 100 medals at the Hangzhou Asian Games. This surge in performance is a testament to the burgeoning sports ecosystem in India and the relentless efforts of the Indian government to nurture and support its athletes.

In a recent interview with the Times of India, the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Thakur, expressed his optimism about India’s prospects at the Paris Olympics.

“India’s performance at Asian Games 2022, where our athletes breached the 100-medal mark, is proof of their growing ability as medal winners in important international events. I am confident that the same performance tempo will continue at the Paris Olympics. The athletes are preparing well with support being extended through the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and the Annual Calendar for Training and Competition (ACTC).

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“More than 350 foreign exposure trips for training and competition have been organized,” Thakur stated, underscoring the government’s commitment to providing Indian athletes with world-class training opportunities. This, coupled with the motivational impetus from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has empowered the athletes to compete with a fearless spirit on the international stage.

“Govt believes it has done everything. it can support the preparation of athletes for Paris 2024. The Indian contingent will continue the recent trend of returning from such competitions with best-ever performances. We are confident that our athletes will deliver Optimal performance.

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Ajay Gandhar

Ajay Gandhar has been part of Khel Now since 2023 and has expertise across a wide range of Olympic sports. While his coverage spans the Olympic spectrum, he is passionate about Badminton, Tennis, Football, and Track and Field. Beyond his primary focus areas, Ajay is also an avid kabaddi enthusiast and closely follows the sport.