Tokyo Olympics 2020 is a little different, especially for India. Not because they are happening amidst the global pandemic, but this Olympics is set to have a tremendous impact on India’s Olympics Medal tally.
Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu opened India’s medal account in Tokyo Olympics 2020. This 26-year old gave a clean jerk to snatch her first Silver Medal in the Olympics.
It was India’s second medal in Olympic Weightlifting after Karnam Malleshwari won a Bronze in Sydney in 2000.
Tokyo Olympics 2020: India’s Highlights
- Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu Won A Silver in the women’s 49kg category.
- PV Sindhu picked her second Olympic Medal.
- Wrestler Ravi Dhaiya secured his first Silver in the men’s freestyle 57kg category.
- Indian men’s hockey team recreated history with a bronze after 41-years.
India’s Biggest Wins At Tokyo Olympics 2020
Indian weightlifting champion Mirabai Chanu sparked India’s medal tally at Tokyo Olympics 2020. She earned her first silver in the women’s 49kg category, fading off the disappointment of the Rio Olympics in 2016.
India’s ace shuttler PV Sindhu won bronze against China’s He Bing Jiao, and with this smooth victory, she became the first Indian woman to win two individual Olympic medals. She previously won a silver at Rio Olympics 2016.
23-year-old Indian wrestler Ravi Dhaiya beat Sanayev Nurislam and won an Olympic Silver at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 after losing to Zavur Uguev.
One of the most remarkable moments in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 was created by the Indian hockey team when it beat Germany in an exciting match to earn Bronze. With a Bronze on board, the Indian Hockey team ended a 41-year-long hockey medal drought.
Indian boxer Lovlina Brogohain added a Bronze to India’s Olympic Medal tally after beating China’s Chen Nien-chin.
India’s Heart-breaking Misses At Tokyo Olympics 2020
India’s 15-member shooting contingent carried a hope to add a significant number of medals, but the dream ended with the heart-breaking misses of Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary.
Despite losing her second Olympic medal, 38-year-old Mary Kom won the heart of millions of Indians. She had an upsetting exit from Tokyo Olympics 2020 after losing to Ingrit Victoria Valencia.
Indian archer Deepika Kumari failed to hold the hope and took an exit from the quarterfinals at Tokyo Olympics 2020.
India’s Remaining Medal Hopes At Tokyo Olympics 2020
The Indian javelin contingent, led by Neeraj Chopra, hopes to add another medal to the tally. He is the current national record holder with a throw of 88.07m, and on an international stage, he did his best of 88.06m in the Asian Games 2018.
Kamalpreet Kaur will be taking on the ground with the hopes of billions. If she keeps the hopes up, she will become the first-ever Indian athlete to win a medal in athletics in the Olympics.
Bajrang Punia showed his strength once again and entered the semifinals. With three championships to his name, Punia is the strongest hope of India’s gold at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
Vinesh Phogat’s chance to win a gold finished with a shocking defeat. The 26-year-old can still qualify for the semi-final through repechage rounds.
Golfer Aditi Ashok remains strong at the Olympics; holds 2nd spot after Round 3 giving a breeze to India’s surprise medal hope in Tokyo Olympics.
India’s Olympic Medal Tally includes two Silvers and three bronze till the day, and there are still some hopes.
