Meet India’s Medal Hopes for Paris 2024: Olympics Update
The Paris Olympics 2024 are one of the most popular and much-awaited international and multi-sport events. The Paris Olympics 2024 will start from July 26 to August 11, 2024. With just one month left for the Paris Olympics 2024, we are here with the top 10 athletes who can meet India’s medal hopes.
10 Athletes Who Can Bag Medals for India in the Paris Olympics 2024
1)Neeraj Chopra
Sport-Athletics
Neeraj Chopra is the first Indian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal for his country. He is also the first Asian to win gold at the World Championship. Neeraj Chopra was born in Haryana on December 24, 1997. He is one of the most prominent sports figures in India. He has gained momentum after his historical win at the Tokyo Olympics, where he won a gold medal in the men’s javelin throw with a throw of 87.58 meters.
2)PV Sindhu
Sport-Badminton
PV Sindhu is one of the most famous badminton players in India. She has created history by becoming the first woman in India to win a silver medal in the Olympics. PV Sindhu was born on July 5, 1995, . She has won five medals at the BWF World Championship, including one gold medal. She won a bronze medal for India in the Tokyo Olympics.
3)Vinesh Phogat
Sport-Wrestling
Vinesh Phogat is the first ever Indian woman wrestler who has won gold medals in Asian and Commonwealth Games. She was born on August 25, 1994, in Haryana. Vinesh Phogat is from a prominent wrestling family. In 2016, Vinesh Phogat made her debut at the Rio Olympics. In the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she was one of the top contenders in the race but was defeated in the quarterfinals.
4) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
Sport-Badminton
Satwiksairaj and Chirag Shetty are a popular duo when it comes to achievement in badminton. The partnership of this duo has brought significant achievements to the country. In the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the duo won the men’s doubles silver medal; later, in the 2022 Commonwealth Games, their partnership led to the gold medal. In the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the duo made their Olympic debut.
5) Sift Kaur Samra
Sport-Shooting
Sift Kumar Samra’s outstanding performance at the Olympic selection trials has solidified her position as one of the top contenders for India’s shooting squad in Paris. She has proved her status as a leading sportsperson by winning the 50-meter rifle in three positions even.She also won the gold medal at the last Asian Games.
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6)Nikhat Zareen
Sport-Boxing
Nikhat Zareen is one of the most prominent sports personalities in India. She was born on June 14, 1996. She is a two-time world champion. In 2011, AIBA Women’s Youth and Junior won a gold medal. She has also won the Elorda Cup in Kazakhstan.
7) Men’s Hockey Team
Sport-Hockey
Recently, in Belgium, the team played in the FIH Pro League. The Indian Men’s Hockey Team won in a shootout against Argentina but lost to Belgium. The team managed to defeat Argentina by a score of 5-4. Ireland has won victories over Belgium, and this can be a worrying factor for the Indian Hockey Team.
8)Aditi Ashok
Sport-Golf
Aditi Ashok is an Indian professional golfer. She was born on March 29, 1998. Recently, in the LPGA Tour event, she didn’t qualify for the next round at the Mizuho Americas Open. Her performance in recent tournaments can be one of the factors in her chances of winning the Paris Olympics in 2024.
9)Mirabai Chanu
Sport-Weight lifting
Mirabai Chanu is one of the most famous sports personalities in India. She was born on August 8, 1994, near Manipur. Mirabai Chani is a leading weightlifter in India. She has won medals at the Commonwealth Games, the Asian Games, and the Olympics too. In the 2014 Commonwealth Games, she won a gold medal. In 2017, she won a gold medal in the world championship. In the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she won a silver medal for the country.
10)Lovlina Borgohain
Sport-Boxing
Lovlina Borgohain is a famous Indian boxer. She was born on October 2, 1997. In the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she won a bronze medal for the country. She has also won a gold medal in the Asian Boxing Championships in 2022. Her recent performances show that she is preparing herself hard to bag a medal for India at the Paris Olympics in 2024.
