As of now, Vinesh has returned to India from the Games Village after the conclusion of the Olympics. Although her arrival was not publicly documented, Mahavir Phogat assured that the family is planning a hero's welcome for her, aiming to celebrate her achievements as if she were a gold medalist.

This event marked the first and potentially last appearance of breaking in the Olympics, as it has been excluded from the Los Angeles 2028 program.

As the Paris Olympics draw to a close, the medal tally has showcased a competitive edge among the world’s leading nations. China has emerged at the pinnacle of the medal standings, surpassing the USA, as the Games approach their final day.

The 41-year-old, who is also the vice chair of the IOC Athletes' Commission, said the award will inspire him to continue to work even harder and keep contributing to the Olympic Movement.

The Indian team started with Anas completing the first leg in 45.79 seconds, placing them in eighth. Ajmal, the fastest of the four, faced challenges as he was blocked by runners from Spain and South Africa but managed to clock 44.55 seconds in the second leg.

Sreejesh, who recently retired after helping India secure a bronze medal in Paris, has participated in four Olympic Games and was a key figure in India's bronze-winning team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

The IOA argues that the 100-gram “excess weight was negligible” and likely resulted from “bloating” or other natural causes rather than providing a competitive advantage.

This achievement marks a significant moment for Indian hockey, as the last players to win multiple Olympic medals were from the 1968 and 1972 squads.

The camaraderie and rivalry between Nadeem and Chopra have been well-documented, with Chopra even supporting Nadeem on social media when he appealed for a new javelin earlier this year. Nadeem's success has captured the attention of Pakistanis, shifting their focus from cricket to track and field.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first to extend his congratulations, calling Chopra "excellence personified."

The Indian men's hockey team clinched its second successive bronze medal in the Olympic Games after beating Spain 2-1 in the third position playoff match in Paris on Thursday.

In a brutally led match by Helen, where she gave no chance to Anshu Malik, and won the bout comfortably leading with 7-2, had Anshu eliminated from the Paris Olympics.