Paris 2024 Olympic Medals Found Defective, Replacements Promised

More than 100 athletes report deterioration of medals, prompting the French mint to initiate a replacement process.

Athletes from the 2024 Paris Olympics, including India's Manu Bhaker, have reported their medals deteriorating within months of the event.
The Monnaie de Paris, responsible for manufacturing the medals, has confirmed plans to replace all damaged medals by the first quarter of 2025.
Over 100 defective medals have been reported, with issues linked to a varnish change made to comply with new regulations.
The medals, designed by luxury brand Chaumet, feature pieces of the Eiffel Tower and were intended as a unique legacy of the Paris Games.
The International Olympic Committee and Paris organizers are working to address athlete complaints and ensure identical replacements are provided.