Tokyo Olympics 2021

With the Tokyo Olympic Games closing on Sunday night, here's a look at some facts and figures about these special Games held under the influence of Covid-19 pandemic after a one-year postponement: Tokyo 2020 saw world records broken in 24 events, with swimmers and rowers making the most breakthroughs, shattering six world records each. Four world records were broken in weightlifting and three in athletics and cycling track events.

The feeling, which had come when a reticent 10m air rifle marksman, Abhinav Bindra, had first won a bar of individual gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, returned. Only that, this time it was more profound, as an athlete from the hinterland -- the heart of the country -- had won a gold medal. Chopra's lion-hearted effort was perhaps a reflection of the newfound confidence of Indian athletes.

Some competitors were expected to be the stars of their events, but they fell short. The ten biggest disappointments from the Tokyo olympics are mentioned here. The world number one Momota, the host nation's biggest medal hope, fell short of expectations. In badminton, the 26-year-old was eliminated from the group stages of the men's singles event. other nine disappointments are mention here.

When the world is still battling the Covid-19 pandemic, over 11,500 competitors and over 60,000 volunteers, officials, administrators, and media persons gathered in one city for the biggest sporting carnival in the world. But what shone through more clearly for the entire world was the resilience, humanity's passion for sports, as well as friendship and unity among the Games participants.

Humanity's passion for sports, as well as friendship and unity among the Games participants never ceased to impress. But there were some things that did not change. The Games were as competitive as ever, the participants gave their all and at the end of it all celebrated it with passion and exuberance just like their predecessors had done for over a century.

More than 11,000 athletes across 33 sports competed in the showpiece event. New names were made and reputations established. They showed their peak game and mesmerised everyone. Here's a look at the 10 individuals who took the most medals in the Tokyo Olympics:

"Olympic Games bring the world together in sport. Congratulations #TeamIndia for your spectacular performance & the best-ever medal tally at #Olympics. You're all true champions! To celebrate #TeamIndia, we highlight the #Tokyo2020 achievers on our page today. #SportsBuildBridges," tweeted US Embassy India on Sunday afternoon.

Despite India having produced some top golfers, who have played and won on tours across the world, golf is still considered an elitist sport and Lahiri said that the 23-year-old Aditi's performance in Tokyo should bring about a "positive change" in the game's ecosystem in the country. The world No. 200 carded a 3-under 68 in the final round to register a combined score of 15-under and missed out on a medal spot by one shot.

The US have won nine gold medals in the past 10 Olympic Games dating back to 1984. The silver medal is also the best result for hosts Japan, whose previous best, fifth placing, came at the 1976 Montreal in Canada. It also ties the best Olympic result in Asian women's basketball as the second place, as China won the silver medal in 1992, reports Xinhua.

China have 38 gold medals, their highest outside of 2008 Beijing Games, while USA have 36. Third-placed Japan have 27 gold. India are placed 47th with one gold, two silver and four bronze. Allyson, who has now overtaken Carl Lewis as America's most successful track & field athlete, has earned seven gold medals in her Olympic career. Finland's former middle and long distance runner Paavo Nurmi holds the record for most Olympic medals with 12.