The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has made a big announcement that the damaged medals awarded at the Paris Olympics 2024 will be replaced with similar medals. In such a situation, Indian shooter Manu Bhakar has also decided to change his bronze medal.
Let us tell you that Manu Bhaker had performed well for India in Paris Olympics 2024. She finished third in the women’s individual 10 meter air pistol event and won a bronze medal. With this Manu became the first Indian female shooter to win a medal in the Olympics.
22 year old Manu Bhakar created history
Let us tell you that Manu along with Sarbjot Singh won another bronze medal in the 10 meter air pistol mixed team event. Manu Bhaker, 22, clarified that if the IOC is replacing the damaged medal, he would also like to replace his medal. Talking to the media he said, yes, I read about it today. If they are changing the medal then I also want to change my medal.
Damaged medals will be replaced
The IOC has already said that the Paris Olympic Organizing Committee and the Monique de Paris (the state mint of France) are investigating the quality of the medals and resolving complaints about defective medals. The IOC said the Paris 2024 Olympic Games organizing committee is investigating medal irregularities with the Moni de Paris. Defective medals will be systematically replaced and manufactured with the same design.
A spokesperson for Moni de Paris told AFP that “bad” was not the right word. He said that the medals which were found damaged since the month of August have already been replaced. He further said that we have replaced all the damaged medals since August and the process is still going on. As requests come in, we process them in a professional manner.
problem with new polish
According to French media reports, the problem was caused by a new polishing process for the medals. One element of the varnish previously used was banned under the new rules and was soon replaced.
Why are the medals being changed?
5,084 gold, silver and bronze medals were designed for the Paris Olympics 2024. They were designed by Chaumet, the luxury jewelery and watch company of the LVMH group. Each medal includes a miniature piece of the Eiffel Tower, taken from the stock of the company that operates this historic Parisian building.
The decision to replace the damaged medals awarded during the Paris Olympics 2024 has been taken in the interest of the athletes. This step has been taken to honor the hard work and achievements of the players. Many athletes, including Indian shooter Manu Bhaker, are planning to exchange their medals.
