The Paris pursuit: India eyes first-ever double-digit medal haul as the Games open today

In the 2024 Paris Olympics, India's 117-member contingent aimed for a record-breaking double-digit medal haul. This could be transformative for Indian sports, moving beyond its cricket-centric reputation. With impressive recent performances at the Tokyo Olympics and the Hangzhou Asian Games, expectations were high. Key athletes included the largest-ever group of 21 shooters, wrestlers, boxers, and shuttlers like PV Sindhu. Enhanced support from the sports ministry and federations, along with corporate backing, indicated a shift in India's Olympic preparation. The focus was on continuing the momentum to potentially secure a significant number of medals.