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India wins 7 medals in the Olympics 2021, 1 gold, 2 silver and 4 bronze- Know more here:
Tokyo Olympics 2021:
Tokyo Olympics 2021 had games such as Badminton, Archery, Hockey, Shooting, Wrestling, and 23 other games. India at Olympics, a total of 129 Indian Athletes reached on the grounds for the Tokyo Olympics out of which 67 Indian Athletes were male and the rest 52 were females. The participants had reported and started with their participation in the games. All the Covid-19 protocols and safety measures were followed throughout the game. After a mandatory covid test, all participants were allowed to take part in the Tokyo Olympics.
India Acing the Game
India at Olympics grabbed a total of 7 medals. 1 Gold, 2 Silver medals, and 4 bronze medals. India had broken its record of 2020 in which it bagged 6 medals in total and in the year 2021 it had a total of 7 medals in its name. The name of the players who have won the medals are listed below:
1. Neeraj Chopra- Gold
2. Ravi Kumar Dahiya and Mirabai Chanu – Silver
3. P V Sindhu, Lovlina Borgohain, Indian Hockey Team, and Bajrang Punia bagged Bronze.
Neeraj Chopra- Gold Medalist
Neeraj Chopra’s winning of Gold in Javelin throw made all the Indians proud and even the international players conveyed wishes as an 86.58-meter Javelin throw is itself a record and it could be beaten by anyone. The Indians were waiting for a long time for gold and Neeraj Chopra did it.
Ravi Kumar Dahiya- Silver
In the 57 Kg wrestling category, Ravi Kumar Dahiya made it to the finals but could not make it up to gold. He bagged a silver which is itself an achievement in Indian history. He had an extreme semi-final which would later be read like stories in the forthcoming years.
Mirabai Chanu- Silver medalist
In the 49 Kg weightlifting category, Mirabai Chanu aced it. She proved how you can be what you wish to be. She said that how she used to make her way along with the stadium by taking lifts from passing trucks and the way she had managed to grab a medal, will be an inspiration for millions.
P.V Sindhu- Bronze medalist
P.V Sindhu, well know for her badminton games has bagged a bronze medal in the Women’s singles Badminton game. She has been the first female athlete who has achieved 2 silver medals and all Indians wish that this aspiring girl touches extreme heights.
Lovlina Borgohain – Bronze medalist
Under the women’s welterweight boxing, Lovlina Borgohain made it to the bronze medal. Throughout her journey, her parents supported her. She is a resident of Assam, Golaghat district, and has made it to a bronze medal.
Indian Hockey Team- Bronze
After a longing of 40 years, the Indian hockey team made it to bronze this time. It was for the very first time that India had qualified for the Semifinals in hockey. The women’s team also made it to the Semi-finals, aced the game. The performance of both Indian teams is worth appreciation.
Bajrang Punia- Bronze
In the wrestling 65 Kg category, Bajrang Punia grabbed a bronze medal. He has also managed to win many gold medals in events and this time he won a bronze in Tokyo Olympics, making Indians proud.
All the medalists of India at Olympics, as well as the participants, have performed exceptionally well in the Tokyo Olympics and all performances are worth appreciation.
