Olympics 2024 Medal Winners: Who Won The First Gold, Silver & Bronze Medal in Paris Games?

The Paris Olympics 2024 have kicked off with the first set of medals being awarded in shooting, continuing a tradition that dates back to the Munich Games of 1972.

The winners of the mixed team 10m air rifle event at the Châteauroux Shooting Centre took home the inaugural medals of the ongoing Games. On Saturday, July 27, the People's Republic of China 1 team, consisting of Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao, claimed the first gold medal of the Paris Olympics.

Who won the first gold and silver medal in Paris Olympics 2024?

The Chinese pair triumphed over the Republic of Korea duo Keum Jihyeon and Park Jahun with a score of 16-12 in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Final. Huang and Sheng, the reigning World Champions, have now added Olympic gold to their impressive list of accolades.

China's dominance in this event continues from their performance in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where Haoran Yang and Qian Yang won gold in the same event. Sheng Lihao, who finished 11th in Tokyo when paired with Yu Zhang, has now ascended to the top of the podium.

Who won the first bronze medal in Paris Olympics 2024?

Earlier in the day, Kazakhstan's Alexandra Le and Islam Satpayev secured the bronze medal by defeating the German team of Anna Janssen and Maximilian Ulbrich with a decisive 17-5 victory. This win marked the first medal for Kazakhstan at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Indian Teams' Performance

India had two teams participating in the mixed team 10m air rifle event. Ramita Jindal and Arjun Babuta finished sixth, posting a total score of 628.7. Meanwhile, Elavenil Valarivan and Sandeep Singh ended the event in 12th place with an aggregate score of 626.3. Despite their efforts, neither team advanced to the medal rounds.

The remarkable performances by athletes from China, Korea, Kazakhstan, and Germany have set the tone for what promises to be an exciting and memorable Olympic Games. As the competitions continue, all eyes will be on the athletes striving for glory and the chance to make their mark in Olympic history.