The Paris Olympics has been a memorable event for India, filled with thrilling moments, unexpected setbacks, and a few controversies. India's journey at the Olympics has been marked by both triumph and disappointment, and as we reach the end of Day 15, our medal tally stands at six, with five bronze medals and one silver. The tally can increase as Vinesh Phogat can still earn a Silver medal as the decision is awaited from her hearing.

India's sole silver medal was won by Neeraj Chopra, while the bronze medals were secured by Manu Bhaker (who won two, one in a team event), Sarabjot Singh, Swapnil Kusale, Aman Sehrawat, and the men's hockey team. Vinesh Phogat was a strong contender for a gold or silver medal, but she faced a heartbreaking setback when she was disqualified from the finals due to being overweight. She can still earn a Silver medal if the hearing gives the verdict in her favour.

Reetika Hooda stumbles in the quarter-finals

Day 15 was crucial, with Indian athletes continuing to compete, but it was also a day of mixed emotions. Reetika Hooda, who participated in the women's 76kg wrestling event, had a promising start. She dominated Hungary's Bernadett Nagy in the round of 16, winning 12-2. However, in the quarter-finals, she faced a tough opponent in Aiperi Medet KYZY. The match ended in a 1-1 tie, and the winner was decided based on the last point scored, resulting in Reetika's defeat. Reetika’s journey in this year's Olympics is over as her opponent failed to make the finals. With this, India’s campaign ends at the Paris Olympics.

Aditi Ashok’s and Diksha Dagar’s campaign ends

The journey for Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar in the Women's Golf competition at the Paris Olympics concluded in round 4. Aditi put in a solid performance in the final round, but her struggles in round 3 had already made it difficult to earn a medall. On the other hand, Diksha Dagar faced a challenging round 4, finishing with a score of +13, which also dashed her hopes of winning a medal. Aditi Ashok finished T29 while Diksha finished T49 in the standings. Despite their efforts, both golfers are now out of the race for Olympic medals.

India's Olympic campaign this year has been one of courage, determination, and resilience. As the games draw to a close, the nation reflects on the many moments of pride and the few instances of heartbreak that have defined their performance in Paris.