Why Does Pakistan Rank Higher Than India In The Olympics Medal Tally? Explained

Pakistan Outranks India in the 2024 Paris Olympics Medal Tally. Understand the complex Olympic ranking system and why this happened despite India having more medals.

  • Amit Diwan
  • Editorial
  • Updated - 2024-08-09, 13:36 IST
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The 2024 Paris Olympics have delivered a surprising twist in the medal tally, with Pakistan ranking higher than India despite winning fewer medals overall. This unexpected turn of events has left many sports enthusiasts scratching their heads.

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem etched his name in Olympic history by clinching gold in the men's javelin throw. This monumental achievement not only marks Pakistan's first Olympic medal in 32 years but also propels the nation ahead of India in the overall standings.

Olympic medal tally

While India has amassed more medals in total, including a silver from defending champion Neeraj Chopra in the same javelin event, the country finds itself trailing Pakistan in the rankings. India's impressive tally includes one silver and four bronze medals, showcasing strong performances across various disciplines.

Why Is Pakistan Above Indian In Olympic Medal Tally? Explained

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The key to understanding this seemingly paradoxical situation lies in the Olympic medal counting system. The primary factor in determining a country's ranking is the number of gold medals won. A single gold medal outweighs any number of silver or bronze medals. If two nations have an equal number of gold medals, the silver medal count becomes the deciding factor. In the rare case where both gold and silver counts are tied, the number of bronze medals determines the ranking.

This system explains why Pakistan, with its solitary gold medal, currently outranks India despite the latter's larger overall medal count.

With several days left in the Olympic Games, India still has opportunities to climb the rankings. A single gold medal would not only surpass Pakistan but potentially boost India to the 39th spot in the overall tally.

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Paris 2024 Olympics: India Medals Tally

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Neeraj Chopra secured a silver in the Men's Javelin Throw. Manu Bhaker clinched bronze in the Women's 10m Air Pistol and another bronze in the Mixed Team 10m Air Pistol alongside Sarabjot Singh. Swapnil Kusale added to the tally with a bronze in Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions. The Indian Hockey Team rounded off the bronze collection by defeating Spain.

As the Olympic flame continues to burn bright in Paris, all eyes are on the Indian contingent. With determination and skill, they have the potential to add more medals to their tally, possibly including that coveted gold that would reshape the rankings once again.

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