In less than 24 hours from now, the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics is set to be staged, but some events, like football and archery, have already started. The Indian campaign begins today, when Deepika Kumari and Co. will shoot their bow in the ranking rounds, which will be crucial going forward in the competition. The previous iteration proved to be the most successful campaign for India, as Neeraj Chopra brought the country its first track and field gold. Let's look at how much money has been spent by the sports ministry on athletes like Chopra and others vying for medals in Paris.

PV Sindhu

PV Sindhu, one of India's most accomplished badminton players, has been working diligently to prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympics. With a silver medal from the Rio 2016 Olympics and a bronze medal from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics under her belt, Sindhu has her sights set on achieving the ultimate goal of winning a gold medal in Paris. She received assistance of ₹3.13 crore from the sports ministry.

Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra made history by becoming the first Indian to win a gold in javelin in the Tokyo Olympics, and his performance only got better after that, winning gold in the World Athletics Championships. All eyes will be on Chopra as he looks to defend his gold in the javelin. The sports ministry has invested Rs 5.72 crore in Chopra since his flamboyant success at the Tokyo Olympics.

Mirabai Chanu

Mirabai Chanu, the Indian weightlifter who made the country proud by winning a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics, is currently facing a tough battle with injuries. The ace lifter has been plagued by a series of injuries in recent months, including a back injury that forced her to withdraw from several competitions. Despite the setbacks, Mirabai continues to train hard and remain optimistic about her chances in Paris. The weightlifter has shown incredible resilience and determination in the face of adversity, and her never-say-die attitude could play a significant role in her quest for Olympic glory. The Indian Sports Ministry invested Rs 1.68 crore on her training.

Indian men's hockey team

The Indian men's hockey team, after a series of disappointments, broke a four-decade-long medal drought by settling for bronze in Tokyo. The stalwart goalkeeper PJ Sreejesh will adieu to the game after the Paris Olympics, and there wouldn't be a more fitting farewell than finishing on a podium. A staggering sum of ₹41.81 crore has been spent in the preparation of the Indian men's hockey team.

Rohan Bopanna

Age is just a number for the 44-year-old talisman, who clinched the doubles title at Australian Open, with his partner Matthew Ebden. He will be the oldest athlete in the event, and the kind of year he is having, one shouldn't be surprised if he walks out with a medal, in what is going to be his last Olympics appearance. He received an investment of Rs 1.56 crore.

Lovlina Borogohain

Lovlina Borgohain, the bronze medallist at the Tokyo Olympics, received funding of Rs 91 lakhs from the sports ministry. Lovlina will be competing in the 75kg category since the 69kg category in which she won medal is not there in Paris.

Here's How Much India Spent On All Sports

Archery: ₹39.18 crore

Athletics: ₹96.08 crore

Badminton: ₹72.03 crore

Boxing: ₹60.93 crore

Equestrian: ₹95.42 lakh

Golf: ₹1.74 crore

Hockey: ₹41.30 crore

Judo: ₹6.33 crore

Rowing: ₹3.89 crore

Sailing: ₹3.78 crore

Shooting: ₹60.42 crore

Swimming: ₹3.90 crore

Table Tennis: ₹12.92 crore