Paris 2024 Olympics Conclude with Handover to LA

The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics concluded with a handover to Los Angeles for the 2028 Games, while Paris prepares for the Summer Paralympics featuring 22 sports but notably excluding gymnastics, boxing, wrestling, and weightlifting. Medalists from various countries receive diverse rewards, from financial bonuses in the U.S. to exemptions from military service in South Korea and apartments in Kazakhstan. India's contingent won six medals, with shooter Manu Bhaker making history as the first Indian to win two medals in one edition, earning significant cash prizes and job offers. Athletes also have opportunities to earn through endorsements, sponsorships, and social media, with prominent figures like New Zealand rowers Murray and Bond highlighting the lucrative yet time-consuming nature of such deals.