Neeraj Chopra to Mirabai Chanu: 10 Favourites To Win Medals For India at Paris Olympics 2024
From javelin star Neeraj Chopra to Indian men's hocket team, here are 10 Indian medal hopes at the Summer Olympics 2024, scheduled to take place from July 26 at Paris.
Neeraj Chopra (Javelin Throw): He is the defending Olympic champion in men's javelin. Though he is still struggling with an adductor niggle, given the fighter he is, he might win a medal. (Photo: AP)
Mirabai Chanu (Weightlifting): She clinched silver at the Tokyo Olympics and might be aiming for gold this time. (Photo: X/@mirabai_chanu)
Indian Men's Hockey Team: The Indian team won bronze in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after 41 years. The Indians have high hopes this year as well. (Photo: Getty)
PV Sindhu (Badminton): The two-time Olympic medalist, with a silver at Rio (2016) and a bronze at Tokyo 2022, can aim for gold at Paris 2024. (Photo: AP)
Lovlina Borgohain (Boxing): She is a bronze medal winner at Tokyo in the 75kg category. The Indian star boxer might secure a medal at Paris too. (Photo: PTI)
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty (Badminton): Indians have high hopes for the former world #1 badminton doubles duo. Though they had a disappointing run at Tokyo, things might work out in Paris. (Photo: PTI)
Aditi Ashok (Golf): The Indian golfer won silver at the Asian Games last year. Being at her career-best form lately, she is a medal hope in 2024. (Photo: PTI)
Sift Kaur Samra (Rifle shooting): A world record holder in women's 50m rifle, she is yet to attain an Olympic medal and 2024 might be the year she does that. (Photo: AP)
Vinesh Phogat (Wrestling): She is the first Indian woman wrestler to qualify for the Olympics thrice. Though she has minimal experience in the 50kg category, she might stun with a medal. (Photo: X/@Phogat_Vinesh)
Nikhat Zareen (Boxing): It will be the two-time world champion's debut Olympic appearance and there are high hopes for her. (Photo: AP)
