Olympic GK Quiz: 7 Key Takeaways From Paris 2024

The 2024 Paris Olympics witnessed a ton of records and memorable incidents. The recently concluded edition of the Olympic games might not have seen the best showing from India but it didn’t stop them from winning multiple medals. Paris also witnessed Pakistan notch their first-ever Olympic gold since the 1984 edition of the Games in Los Angeles. It was Arshad Nadeem who overcame India’s Neeraj Chopra in the Men’s Javelin throw to win the event. With the conclusion of the historic sporting extravaganza, let’s take a look at some interesting questions and answers related to it that can be asked in various examinations.

Question 1 – Which country won the most medals in the 2024 Paris Olympics?

– The United States of America proved the most successful team at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a haul of 126 medals. Their tally included 40 gold, 44 silver, and 42 bronze finishes.

Question 2 – How many countries failed to secure a single medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

– There were a total of 114 countries in the Paris Olympics who failed to acquire a single medal at the sporting extravaganza.

Question 3 – How many medals did India win at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

– India won a total of six medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Their tally included one silver and five bronze finishes.

Question 4 – What was India’s position in the overall medal tally for the 2024 Paris Olympics?

– India finished in the 71st place in the Paris Olympics. They were at a much higher 48 rank in the previous edition of the sporting extravaganza in Tokyo.

Question 5 – How many athletes represented India at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

– A total of 117 athletes represented the Indian contingent at the Paris Games. They competed in 16 sporting disciplines in France.

Question 6 – Which athlete became the only Indian to notch medals at a single edition of the Olympic Games?

– Indian women’s shooter Manu Bhaker is currently the only Indian to win multiple medals at a single Olympics. She notched bronze finishes in the 10-metre air pistol and 10-metre mixed air pistol in the 2024 Paris games.

Question 7 – When and where will the next edition of the Olympic Games take place?

– Los Angeles in the United States of America is set to host the next edition of the Olympic Games in 2028.