Veteran Indian shooting figures, including Raninder Singh and coach Jaspal Rana, have criticized the Khelo India initiative, claiming it fails to produce results and harms the junior program's effectiveness. They urge the return of the program to the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) to ensure future competitiveness, particularly for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Rana also advocates for greater involvement of local experts like Abhinav Bindra over foreign coaches. The call comes despite India's successful performance at the Paris Games, where the shooting team won three bronze medals, breaking a 12-year medal drought.

Algeria's Imane Khelif made history by securing Algeria's first Olympic medal in women’s boxing on August 3, after defeating Hungary's Anna Hamori in a unanimous decision. Khelif's dominant performance in the quarter-final round comes amid intense scrutiny over her gender, with the International Olympic Committee affirming her eligibility to compete. The 25-year-old, tearful after her victory, faced significant online abuse but remained focused on her goal. Her father expressed pride and shared medical documents to affirm her identity. Despite the controversy, Khelif’s win is a landmark achievement for Algeria in the Paris Olympics.              

Two days after her defeat at the Paris Olympics, boxer Nikhat Zareen shared an emotional message, vowing a strong comeback. Zareen, who was knocked out in the Round of 16 by China’s Wu Yu, expressed her heartache and determination on Twitter. She acknowledged the difficulty of accepting the loss but promised to keep fighting for her Olympic dream. Zareen highlighted her journey, including battling injuries and overcoming numerous obstacles to represent India. Despite the setback, the two-time world champion remains resolute in her pursuit of future victories.

Dr. Peggy Whitson, America's most experienced astronaut, will command the Axiom-4 mission, which includes Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla. Scheduled for early 2025, the mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will also feature Polish and Hungarian astronauts. Whitson, with four space flights and over 675 days in space, is renowned for her expertise in spacewalks and leadership roles at NASA. She now works with Axiom Space and will lead the mission alongside Shukla, who will pilot the Crew Dragon spacecraft.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann revealed that the central government denied him political clearance to visit Paris for the Indian hockey team's Olympic quarter-finals. Mann, who holds a diplomatic passport, was scheduled to attend the match on August 4 but was informed on August 2 that his visit was not feasible due to security concerns. Despite this, Mann congratulated the team and captain Harmanpreet Singh via phone for their 3-2 victory over Australia. The government cited the challenge of arranging Z-Plus security at short notice as the reason for the denial.

Manu Bhaker had a standout performance at the Paris Olympics, securing two bronze medals in shooting. The 22-year-old from Haryana won bronze in the 10m air pistol and the 10m mixed team air pistol events, marking a “dream come true” for her. However, her journey ended on a “bittersweet” note as she narrowly missed out on a third medal, finishing fourth in the 25m pistol event. Bhaker’s success not only ends India’s 12-year shooting drought but also makes her the first Indian to win multiple medals in a single Olympics. She thanked her family, coach, and supporters for their unwavering support.

Veteran Indian archer Deepika Kumari ended her campaign at the Paris Olympics 2024 with a 6-4 loss against Korea’s Nam Suhyeon in the quarter-finals on August 3. Deepika began strong, winning the first set, but struggled with inconsistent shots in crucial moments, including a critical 6 and 7. Despite a valiant effort, she faltered in the final set, marking a disappointing end for the Indian archery team, which leaves Paris without a medal. Earlier, Bhajan Kaur also faced a narrow defeat in a shoot-off against Indonesia's Diananda Choirunisa in her Round of 16 match.

India's Manu Bhaker narrowly missed a third Olympic medal at the Paris Games, finishing fourth in the women's 25m pistol final. The 22-year-old lost the bronze in a shoot-off to Hungary's Veronika Major. Bhaker made history by becoming the only Indian to win two shooting medals in a single Olympics, securing bronze in the 10m air pistol and the mixed team 10m air pistol with Sarabjot Singh. She further impressed by reaching the 25m pistol final, finishing second in the qualification stage. Despite missing a third medal, her performance remains a landmark achievement for Indian shooting.

Manu Bhaker was edged out in a shoot-off for third place and finished fourth in the 25m sports pistol event at the Olympics. Bhaker and Veronika Major were tied, leading to the shoot-off, where Major claimed third place. Bhaker's missed shots during the shoot-off prevented her from securing her third medal in the Paris Olympics. The close competition highlighted the fine margins that determined the final standings, marking a challenging end to Bhaker's Olympic quest.

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is at the center of controversy after Italian boxer Angela Carini abandoned their Olympic bout just 46 seconds in. False reports claimed Khelif is a transgender woman, but the IOC confirmed she was assigned female at birth and is registered as female. The International Olympic Committee and the Algerian Olympic and Sports Committee (COA) have addressed the misinformation, with the COA condemning the “malicious” and “unethical” attacks on Khelif. The IOC emphasized that Khelif has lived her life as a female, with official documentation supporting her gender identity.