Paris Olympics 2024: Indian players matches dates, timing and where to watch online and offline

As the Paris Olympics 2024 started, Indian fans eagerly anticipated their athletes' performance on the global stage. With a contingent of 117 athletes competing in 16 sports, this will be India's second-largest participation in Olympic history, only behind the 121 athletes who competed in Tokyo 2020. Among these athletes, 72 will make their Olympic debut, while five are seasoned medalists: Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, PV Sindhu, Lovlina Borgohain, and the men's hockey team.

Paris Olympics 2024 Full Schedule: Key Dates and Timings

• July 27th: The Olympics kick off with a packed schedule including badminton group stage matches at 12:00 PM IST, boxing preliminaries at 7:00 PM IST, and India’s hockey game against New Zealand at 9:00 PM IST. Additional highlights include rowing heats at 12:30 PM IST, shooting qualifiers and medal matches from 12:30 PM IST, and table tennis preliminaries at 6:30 PM IST.
• July 28th: Focus shifts to archery with the women’s team rounds starting at 1:00 PM IST. Other notable events are the continuation of badminton group stages at 12:00 PM IST, boxing matches for men’s 71 kg and women’s 50 kg at 2:30 PM IST, and swimming heats and semi-finals starting at 2:30 PM IST.
• July 29th: Key events include men’s archery team rounds and boxing for women’s 60 kg Round of 16. India’s hockey match against Argentina is set for 4:15 PM IST. Other events are rowing semifinals, shooting qualifiers and finals, and swimming finals.
• July 30th: The schedule features archery and badminton group stages, boxing for women’s 60 kg Round of 16, and another important hockey match against Argentina. The day also includes rowing semifinals, shooting qualifiers and finals, and table tennis rounds.
• July 31st: This day includes archery individual elimination rounds at 3:30 PM IST, badminton group stages, and various boxing rounds starting at 2:30 PM IST. Highlights also include equestrian dressage, rowing semifinals, and table tennis rounds of 32 and 16.
• August 1st: Expect archery elimination rounds, athletics 20km race walks, and badminton round of 16 and quarter-finals. The schedule also features golf, hockey, judo, and shooting events.
• August 2nd and 3rd: Key events include archery mixed team rounds, athletics shot put qualifiers, and badminton doubles semifinals. Also on the schedule are golf’s second round, a hockey match against Australia, and various finals in judo and rowing.
• August 4th: Highlights include archery individual rounds, athletics steeplechase, and semi-finals in badminton and tennis. Men’s hockey quarter-finals are also on the agenda.
• August 5th to 7th: The final rounds and medal matches in athletics, boxing, and table tennis will be particularly captivating. Tennis finals, sailing medal races, and women’s singles medal matches are among the key events.
• August 8th and 11th: The closing days will feature athletics relay finals, boxing finals, and sailing medal races. The Games will conclude with the closing ceremony on August 11.

Where to Watch the Paris Olympics 2024

In India, Viacom18 has secured the exclusive rights to broadcast and stream the Paris 2024 Olympics. Starting from July 26, 2024, Viacom18 will provide a comprehensive viewing experience for Indian audiences. The Olympics will be shown on the Sports18 Network and can also be watched for free on JioCinema.

Viacom18 will offer 20 live feeds during the event, allowing viewers to catch every moment of the action. This extensive coverage ensures that fans will not miss any exciting moments of the Games.

Which TV Channel Will Show the Olympics 2024 in India?

The Paris Olympics 2024 will be broadcast on the Sports18 channels. Here’s what you need to know:

• Sports18 - 1: This channel will broadcast the events in English. It will also offer options for Tamil and Telugu commentary.
• Sports18 - 2: This channel will focus on Hindi commentary.
• Sports18 - 3: This channel will feature a global feed with coverage from around the world.

How to Live Stream Paris Olympics 2024 in India

The Paris Olympics 2024 will be available for free live streaming on the JioCinema platform starting July 26, 2024. Viewers can choose from various language options, including English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, just like the TV channels.

JioCinema will provide free access to all the Olympic events and offer multiple language commentaries to cater to a diverse audience.

How to Stay Updated?

Indian fans can follow all the Olympic action on major sports channels and streaming platforms. This ensures you won’t miss any of the exciting moments as India aims to surpass its Tokyo 2020 performance, where it secured seven medals. The Indian contingent includes athletes from various states, with Haryana having the largest representation of 24 athletes, followed by Punjab with 19 athletes. Key athletes to watch include Neeraj Chopra, who won gold in javelin at Tokyo and is expected to defend his title, along with Manu Bhaker and Parul Chaudhary, who will compete in multiple events.

Stay tuned to catch all the Paris Olympics 2024 action, and support Indian athletes as they aim for glory on the world stage.