Paris Olympics 2024 Medal Tally: Which Country Won the Most Medals in Boxing?

The boxing competition at the Paris Olympics 2024 was held from July 27 to August 10 across two venues - Arena Paris Nord in Villepinte and Stade Roland Garros, which staged the medal rounds.

The male boxers contested in seven weight categories, while the female boxers contested in six weight categories over the last two weeks in Paris. The competition, which was marred by gender controversy, saw nine countries win medals.

Two countries dominated the competition in terms of number of medals won, but only one emerged the best nation with all their medals being gold. Here is a look at the Paris Olympics Boxing medal table followed by country-wise breakdown of the medal winners:

Paris Olympics 2024 Medal Tally For Boxing

Rank	NOC	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	Uzbekistan	5	0	0	5
2	China	3	2	0	5
3	Chinese Taipei	1	0	2	3
4	Cuba	1	0	1	2
5	Algeria	1	0	0	1
5	Ireland	1	0	0	1
5	Ukraine	1	0	0	1
8	France*	0	2	1	3
8	Turkey	0	2	1	3
10	Kazakhstan	0	1	1	2
10	Spain	0	1	1	2
12	Azerbaijan	0	1	0	1
12	Kyrgyzstan	0	1	0	1
12	Mexico	0	1	0	1
12	Panama	0	1	0	1
12	Poland	0	1	0	1
17	Australia	0	0	2	2
17	Dominican Republic	0	0	2	2
17	Philippines	0	0	2	2
20	Brazil	0	0	1	1
20	Bulgaria	0	0	1	1
20	Canada	0	0	1	1
20	Cape Verde	0	0	1	1
20	Georgia	0	0	1	1
20	Germany	0	0	1	1
20	Great Britain	0	0	1	1
20	North Korea	0	0	1	1
20	Refugee Olympic Team	0	0	1	1
20	South Korea	0	0	1	1
20	Tajikistan	0	0	1	1
20	Thailand	0	0	1	1
20	United States	0	0	1	1
Totals (32 entries)		13	13	26	52

Uzbekistan (5 Golds)

Uzbekistan emerged as the undisputed leader in boxing at the Paris Olympics 2024, with an extraordinary performance that saw its boxers clinch five gold medals, all in the men's events.

Key to their success was the dominance of Hasanboy Dusmatov, who secured gold in the flyweight division, and Abdumalik Khalokov, who triumphed in the featherweight category.

Uzbekistan's superiority was further underlined by Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev in the welterweight division, Lazizbek Mullojonov in the heavyweight category, and Bakhodir Jalolov in the super heavyweight class, rounding off a stellar campaign.

China (3 Golds, 2 Silvers)

China showcased its boxing prowess, particularly in the women's events, where their athletes secured three gold medals. Wu Yu led the charge with a gold in the women's flyweight division, followed by Chang Yuan in the bantamweight and Li Qian in the middleweight categories.

Additionally, China added two silver medals to their tally, with strong performances from Liu Yang in the men's rings and Yang Wenlu in the women's lightweight division.

Chinese Taipei (1 Gold, 2 Bronzes)

Chinese Taipei made a significant impact at the Paris Olympics, winning a gold medal in the women's featherweight division, thanks to Lin Yu-ting's remarkable performance. The nation also claimed two bronze medals, further cementing its position as a rising force in the boxing world.

Cuba (1 Gold, 1 Bronze)

Cuba continued its rich tradition in boxing by securing a gold medal in the men's lightweight division, with Erislandy Álvarez leading the charge. The nation also added a bronze medal to its tally, demonstrating the depth of talent within its boxing ranks.

Algeria (1 Gold)

Algeria celebrated a historic moment in boxing at the Paris Olympics 2024, with Imane Khelif winning gold in the women's welterweight division. This victory marked a significant achievement for Algeria, highlighting the nation's growing prominence in the sport.

Ireland (1 Gold)

Ireland's boxing success continued at Paris 2024, with Kellie Harrington securing gold in the women's lightweight division. Harrington's victory was a testament to her skill and determination, adding another chapter to Ireland's proud boxing history.

France (2 Silvers, 1 Bronze)

As the host nation, France made a strong showing in boxing, winning two silver medals and one bronze. Billal Bennama secured silver in the men's flyweight division.

Meanwhile Sofiane Oumiha earned silver in the men's lightweight category. France also added a bronze in the super heavyweight division, showcasing the strength of their boxing program.

Turkey (2 Silvers, 1 Bronze)

Turkey put in a commendable performance, securing two silver medals and one bronze. Hatice Akbaş and Buse Naz Çakıroğlu led the charge with silver medals in the women's bantamweight and flyweight divisions, respectively. Esra Yıldız added a bronze in the women's featherweight category, rounding off a successful campaign for Turkey.

Kazakhstan (1 Silver, 1 Bronze)

Kazakhstan continued its tradition of strong boxing performances, earning a silver medal in the men's light heavyweight division through Nurbek Oralbay, and a bronze in the women's flyweight category, demonstrating their resilience in the ring.

Story first published: Monday, August 12, 2024, 7:39 [IST]

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