In all, India returned with mere six medals - a silver and five bronze - after sending 117 athletes to the Paris 2024 Olympics. This was one short of India’s best ever tally of seven medals won in Tokyo, including a gold.
The country’s contingent comprised 110 participants made up of 65 males and 46 females (plus seven alternates), 118 support staff and 22 officials.
India won a total of 111 medals including 29 gold medals in Asian para Games 2022.
The Indian contingent at Hangzhou touched the 100-medal mark early on Saturday with the women’s kabaddi team claiming a gold with a win over Chinese Taipei.
While interacting with the Indian Contingent of the Tokyo Olympics 2020, the President said that the entire country is proud of them for bringing glory to the nation.
Athletes and support staff in eight disciplines Badminton, Archery, Hockey, Judo, Swimming, Weightlifting, Gymnastics and Table Tennis departed from New Delhi to Tokyo yesterday night.
Vinesh, who has made Budapest her training base, is perhaps the best medal hope for the country after sealing India's Olympic quota in the 53kg category at the 2019 World Championships with a bronze at Nur-Sultan.
