With the excitement building up for the 2024 Paris Olympics, the burning question on every sports enthusiast's mind in India is: "Where can we catch all the action?" Fortunately, in today's digital age, keeping up with the biggest sporting event on the planet has never been easier. Whether you're a die-hard fan glued to your television screen or a tech-savvy viewer streaming on your favourite device, there are plenty of options to ensure you don't miss a single moment of the Olympic spectacle.
From traditional TV channels to cutting-edge online platforms, let's explore the myriad of ways you can tune in to witness India's athletes shine on the global stage. Get ready to cheer, celebrate, and experience the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, right from the comfort of your living room or on the go. So, grab your snacks, find your favourite spot on the couch, and let's dive into the ultimate guide on where to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on TV and online in India!
Live Streaming India at the Olympics
One of the best ways to experience global events these days is to see it on live streaming. There are typically fewer ads and the footage can be more real, with fewer breakaway cuts to commentators and other things to fill airtime in between the action.
Olympics TV
The best way to livestream the Paris Olympics is directly from the Olympics website. Here, you can find the Olympics’ own version of sports TV.
Olympics YouTube
The next best way?
Check out the Olympics’s official YouTube channel. As of writing this article, (26 April 2024) they have live-streamed the lighting of the Olympic torch and will be streaming the passing of the torch later today.
JioCinema
JioCinema will be streaming live events and highlighting critical moments on its streaming platform. You can follow along with specific sports or events as well as with specific athletes.
What Channel on TV Will the 2024 Olympics be On?
The Olympic Broadcasting Service will be filming and producing the world feed provided to all the channels authorized to broadcast the Olympics across the globe.
In India (and the entire Indian subcontinent), the authorised rights holder for broadcasting the Olympic footage is Viacom18. Make sure you know which Olympics in India channel in your locale to tune to before 26 July so you don’t miss anything!
Where to Find the Best 2024 Olympic Highlights
If you don’t want to or don’t have time to watch the Olympics live on TV or online, you can always watch replays and highlights later. Typically, the official highlight videos for the Olympics are made expeditiously, since the Olympics knows people will want to see replays of their favorite events right away.
However, you’ll also be able to find plenty of recordings of pivotal moments thanks to other dedicated fans. Of course people will be posting the most amazing moments as they happen all over social media!
But, for the best quality highlights and compilations, check out the official Olympics website as well as the official Olympics YouTube.
Trending Olympic Athletes from India
Who are the most popular Indian athletes to watch when you’re tuning in to the 2024 Olympics in July and August? While each qualifying athlete is a great source of pride for all of India, some athletes are more popular than others because of their unique stories or previous athletic achievements.
Here are some of the athletes you might want to watch most of all, especially if you’re not sure how to get into watching the Olympics and the whole event feels overwhelming. Keep track of these athletes’ progress leading up to and during the Olympic Games so you can enjoy the most exciting Indian athletics this summer!
Priyanka Goswami
This will be her first Olympic appearance, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t already making a splash in the world of athletes! Her journey to the Olympics is a testament to years of hard work and dedication, marked by notable performances in national and international competitions.
Goswami's inclusion in the Olympic roster is particularly exciting as she represents the next generation of Indian athletes poised to make their mark on the global stage. At 28 years old, she stands to make a notable impact as she competes during what are typically the best years for athletes.
She previously won silver at the 2022 Commonwealth Games for the 10,000 m walk and silver at the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships for the 20,000 m walk.
Akshdeep Singh
Akshdeep recently won the gold medal in the Asian 20km Race Walking Championships back in March of 2023.
He is currently ranked 19th in the world for men’s 20km racewalking (out of 385 ranked competitors). He broke his personal record in January 2024 at the South Asian & Indian Race Walking Championships with a time of 1:19:38 for the 20km event, placing first again.
He is sure to be a fierce competitor in the Olympics!
PV Sindhu
This famous badminton player is quickly making a big name for herself with all her athletic achievements. She was the first Indian woman to win a silver medal in the Olympics back in the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro. Then, she went on to win bronze in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, making her the first Indian woman to win two Olympic medals!
Additionally, she has also earned 5 medals (1 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze) at the BWF World Championships since 2013, getting progressively better each time. She also possesses 2 silver and 2 gold medals from the Commonwealth Games and placed gold in the 2024 Badminton Asia Team Championships. With her excellent track record, she is sure to make a big splash in the 2024 Olympic Games.
Neeraj Chopra
This young Olympian is already famous for being the first Asian to win an Olympic gold medal in javelin back at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Additionally, he is also the first Asian to win gold at the World Athletics Championships, which took place in 2023. His awards inventory is full of gold from several different highly-recognized competitions, and he is looking to come away with another gold this summer in Paris.
Dhiraj Bommadevara
Dhiraj will be India’s first athlete to compete in the archery category at the Olympics. He lost first place by a narrow margin in the 2023 Asian Continental Qualifier Tournament, earning him the silver medal there. Thankfully, his score was well within the qualifications to earn a place at the Olympics.
This is a great comeback for him as he underperformed back in 2022, so he is sure to wow spectators with his skills this summer as he aims to prove his skills!
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris is sure to be a sight to behold, so don’t miss out! Be sure to tune in to your preferred method of catching up with the results and know that you’re participating in an event that enthrals viewers from all over the world as they cheer for their respective countries all in the name of good sportsmanship.
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