Outstanding performances from athletes worldwide marked day six of the Paris Olympics, each displaying remarkable talent. The day has featured numerous medal ceremonies, adding to the event’s thrill. This piece examines the medal standings and notable highlights from August 01, providing a comprehensive overview of the memorable moments and achievements that enthralled spectators.
Medal Update of August, 01:
As the 2024 Paris Olympic Games showcase the world’s finest athletes vying for personal and national triumphs, viewers eagerly anticipate which nation will dominate the medal tally. Leading the race are the United States, Japan, China, and the host nation, France. The competition is fierce, with each country striving for Olympic glory and the coveted top spot in the medal count.
Shooter Swapnil Kusale secured India’s third medal at the Paris Olympics, earning a bronze in the Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions final, continuing India’s streak of medals in shooting. In men’s singles badminton, Lakshya Sen defeated HS Prannoy to advance to the quarterfinals. However, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were eliminated in the men’s doubles quarterfinals, and PV Sindhu was knocked out after losing her pre-quarterfinal match.
Medal Tally of Paris Olympics 2024:
Teams | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
China | 11 | 7 | 5 | 23 |
France | 8 | 11 | 8 | 27 |
Japan | 8 | 3 | 5 | 16 |
United States | 7 | 14 | 13 | 34 |
Australia | 7 | 6 | 4 | 17 |
Great Britain | 6 | 7 | 7 | 20 |
South Korea | 6 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
Italy | 5 | 6 | 4 | 15 |
Canada | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
Germany | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Netherlands | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
New Zealand | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Romania | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Hong Kong | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Azerbaijan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Hungary | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Georgia | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Sweden | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Belgium | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Ireland | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Kazakhstan | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
South Africa | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Croatia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Guatemala | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Uzbekistan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Argentina | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Ecuador | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Slovenia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Serbia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Brazil | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
North Korea | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Spain | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Poland | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Switzerland | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Greece | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Israel | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Kosovo | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Mexico | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Turkey | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Ukraine | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Fiji | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Mongolia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Tunisia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
India | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Moldova | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Austria | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Egypt | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Portugal | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Slovakia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Tajikistan | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |