Countdown to Paris Olympics 2024: A Comprehensive Look at Indian Athletes and Their Journey

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India’s journey to the Paris Olympics 2024 is a story of dreams, dedication, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
Paris 2024 Olympics

The Paris Olympics 2024 is just around the corner, with the grand opening ceremony scheduled for July 26, 2024. As the world gears up for this magnificent event, the anticipation in India is palpable. This year’s Olympics promises to be a spectacular affair, featuring 32 sports and a total of 329 gold medals up for grabs. For Indian athletes, the Paris Olympics represent a golden opportunity to showcase their talents on the global stage and add to the country’s growing list of Olympic achievements.

Paris Olympics 2024: Overview

Officially referred to as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, the 2024 Summer Olympics will take place in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11, 2024. This prestigious international multi-sport event will see athletes from around the world competing in a variety of sports, including archery, swimming, badminton, basketball, boxing, gymnastics, cycling, football, wrestling, volleyball, table tennis, weightlifting, and more. One of the exciting new additions to this year’s Olympics is the debut of breakdancing as an official event.

India’s Preparation for Paris 2024

India has been steadily increasing its presence at the Olympic Games over the past few editions. At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the Indian contingent comprised 124 athletes, the largest ever sent by the country. India’s performance was commendable, with a historic haul of seven medals, including a gold medal in the men’s javelin throw by Neeraj Chopra.

For the Paris Olympics 2024, India aims to surpass its previous achievements by sending an even larger contingent of athletes and securing more medals. The National Olympic Committees (NOCs), which go through a strict selection process, are the only bodies with the sole right to represent their nations at the Olympic Games. Athletes’ ultimate participation is determined by their NOC selection, and they must meet the entry requirements in order to earn a quota.

Indian Athletes to Watch at Paris 2024

Archery

India’s archery team is set to make a significant impact at the Paris Olympics. The men’s team, comprising Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, and Pravin Jadhav, and the women’s team, featuring Bhajan Kaur, Deepika Kumari, and Ankita Bhakat, have shown great promise in the lead-up to the Games.

Athletics

India’s athletics squad is packed with talent, including notable names like Neeraj Chopra, who will be defending his javelin title. Other athletes to watch include Akshdeep Singh, Vikash Singh, and Paramjeet Singh Bisht in the men’s 20km race walk, and Priyanka Goswami in the women’s 20km race walk. Avinash Sable and Parul Chaudhary are strong contenders in the men’s and women’s 3000m steeplechase, respectively.

Badminton

India’s badminton stars, H.S. Prannoy and Lakshya Sen, will compete in the men’s singles, while P.V. Sindhu, an Olympic medalist, will vie for glory in the women’s singles. The men’s doubles team of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, and the women’s doubles team of Ashwini Ponappa and Tanisha Crasto, are also expected to perform well.

Boxing

India’s boxing contingent includes prominent names like Nikhat Zareen (women’s 50kg), Amit Phangal (men’s 51kg), and Lovlina Borgohain (women’s 75kg). These athletes have a track record of excellence and are expected to bring home medals.

Shooting

Indian shooters have secured quotas in every Olympic shooting category for the first time. Key athletes include Prithviraj Tondaiman in the men’s trap, Rajeshwari Kumari and Shreyasi Singh in the women’s trap, and Manu Bhaker in the women’s 10m air pistol. This diverse and talented group of shooters holds great promise for India’s medal prospects.

Countdown to Paris Olympics 2024: A Comprehensive Look at Indian Athletes and Their Journey

The Indian Contingent: Athletes and Events

Here is a comprehensive list of all the Indian athletes who have qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics so far:

Archery

  • Men’s Team: Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, Pravin Jadhav
  • Women’s Team: Bhajan Kaur, Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat

Athletics

  • Race Walk: Akshdeep Singh, Vikash Singh, Paramjeet Singh Bisht, Priyanka Goswami
  • Steeplechase: Avinash Sable, Parul Chaudhary
  • 100m Hurdles: Jyothi Yarraji
  • 400m: Kiran Pahal
  • Shot Put: Tajinderpal Singh Toor, Abha Khatua
  • Javelin Throw: Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena, Annu Rani
  • High Jump: Sarvesh Kushare
  • Triple Jump: Praveen Chithravel, Abdulla Aboobacker
  • Relay Teams: Men’s and Women’s 4x400m relay, Mixed relay
  • Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay: Priyanka Goswami/Suraj Panwar

Badminton

  • Men’s Singles: H.S Prannoy, Lakshya Sen
  • Women’s Singles: P.V Sindhu
  • Men’s Doubles: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty
  • Women’s Doubles: Ashwini Ponappa, Tanisha Crasto

Boxing

  • Women’s 50kg: Nikhat Zareen
  • Men’s 51kg: Amit Phangal
  • Men’s 71kg: Nishant Dev
  • Women’s 54kg: Preeti Pawar
  • Women’s 75kg: Lovlina Borgohain
  • Women’s 57kg: Jaismine Lamboria

Equestrian

  • Dressage: Anush Agarwalla

Golf

  • Men’s Golf: Subhankar Sharma, Gaganjeet Bhullar
  • Women’s Golf: Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar

Judo

  • Women’s 78kg: Tulika Mann

Rowing

  • M1x: Balraj Panwar

Sailing

  • Men’s One Person Dinghy: Vishnu Saravanan
  • Women’s One Person Dinghy: Nethra Kumanan

Hockey

  • Men’s Team: PR Sreejesh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rogidas, Harmanpreet Singh (C), Sumit, Sanjay, Rajkumar Pal, Shamsher Singh, Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Mandeep Singh, Gurjant Singh
  • Women’s Hockey Team: Savita Punia (C), Deep Grace Ekka, Nikki Pradhan, Udita, Salima Tete, Sushila Chanu, Monika Malik, Navjot Kaur, Neha Goyal, Lalremsiami, Navneet Kaur, Vandana Katariya, Rani Rampal, Sharmila Devi, Gurjit Kaur, Nisha Warsi

Shooting

  • Men’s Trap: Prithviraj Tondaiman
  • Women’s Trap: Rajeshwari Kumari, Shreyasi Singh
  • Men’s Skeet: Anantjeet Singh Naruka
  • Women’s Skeet: Raiza Dhillon, Maheshwari Chauhan
  • Mixed Team Skeet: Anantjeet Singh Naruka/Maheshwari Chauhan
  • Men’s 10m Air Rifle: Sandeep Singh, Arjun Babuta
  • Women’s 10m Air Rifle: Elavenil Valarivan, Ramita Jindal
  • Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Position: Swapnil Kusale, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar
  • Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions: Sift Kaur Samra, Anjum Moudgil
  • Mixed Team 10m Air Rifle: Sandeep Singh/Elavenil Valarivan, Arjun Babuta/Ramita Jindal
  • Men’s 10m Air Pistol: Arjun Cheema, Sarabjot Singh
  • Women’s 10m Air Pistol: Manu Bhaker, Rhythm Sangwam
  • Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol: Vijayveer Sidhu, Anish Bhanwala
  • Women’s 25m Pistol: Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh
  • Mixed Team 10m Air Pistol: Sarabjot Singh/Manu Bhaker, Arjun Cheema/Rhythm Sangwam

Swimming

  • Women’s 200m Freestyle: Dhinidhi Desinghu
  • Men’s 100m Backstroke: Srihari Nataraj

Table Tennis

  • Men’s Singles: Sharath Kamal, Harmeet Desai
  • Women’s Singles: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula
  • Men’s Team: Sharath Kamal, Harmeet Desai, Manav Thakkar
  • Women’s Team: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula, Archana Kamath

Tennis

  • Men’s Singles: Sumit Nagal
  • Men’s Doubles: Rohan Bopanna, Sriram Balaji

Weightlifting

  • Women’s 49kg: Mirabai Chanu

Wrestling

  • Men’s Freestyle 57kg: Aman Sehrawat
  • Women’s 50kg: Vinesh Phogat
  • Women’s 57kg: Anshu Malik
  • Women’s 68kg: Nisha Dahiya
  • Women’s 76kg: Reetika Hooda
  • Women’s 53kg: Antim Phangal

India’s Medal Prospects

India’s prospects for winning medals at the Paris Olympics 2024 look promising, especially in sports like athletics, badminton, boxing, and shooting. Neeraj Chopra’s gold medal defense in javelin throw is highly anticipated, and P.V. Sindhu is a strong contender in badminton. Additionally, the shooting and wrestling teams have demonstrated their prowess in past competitions, raising hopes for multiple medals.

Summary

As the Paris Olympics 2024 approaches, the excitement and anticipation among Indian sports enthusiasts continue to grow. The Indian contingent, comprising a mix of seasoned athletes and promising newcomers, is ready to make the nation proud. With rigorous preparation and unwavering determination, India’s athletes are poised to achieve new heights at the Paris Olympics, inspiring millions and leaving an indelible mark on the world stage.

India’s journey to the Paris Olympics 2024 is a story of dreams, dedication, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. As the athletes gear up to represent the nation, the entire country stands united in support, eagerly awaiting their triumphs and celebrating their efforts.

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