New Delhi. India is quite excited about its star athletes preparing to participate in the Paris Olympics 2024. With a mix of experienced champions and promising young talent, the country’s expectations have risen significantly. As the grand event draws closer, let’s take a look at the key Indian athletes who are expected to shine at the Games.
Neeraj Chopra
Indian athletics poster boy Neeraj Chopra created history by winning India’s first individual gold medal in athletics at the Tokyo Olympics. There are high expectations from him to defend his title as he heads to Paris. Neeraj is in top form, having won a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships, which shows his readiness for the upcoming challenge.
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Badminton superstar PV Sindhu is set to participate in her third Olympics. After winning a silver medal in Rio and a bronze medal in Tokyo, Sindhu aims to complete a hat-trick of Olympic medals in Paris. Her consistent performance makes her a strong contender in the women’s singles event.
Nikhat Zareen: Indian Boxing Sensation
In the women’s 50kg boxing category, Nikhat Zareen is a major medal hope for India. With two world championship titles to her name, Zareen has established herself as a boxing superstar.
Lovlina Borgohain
Lovlina Borgohain from Assam became an overnight sensation in India after winning a bronze medal in the 75kg category at the Tokyo Olympics. Competing in the welterweight category in Paris, Lovlina is once again a strong medal prospect with her past Olympic success and growing skills.
Lakshya Sen
At just 22 years of age, Lakshya Sen is set to make his Olympic debut in the men’s singles badminton event. Before heading to Paris, Sen has made his mark by winning a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games and being a vital part of the team that won the 2022 Thomas Cup. His achievements at the youth level further reflect his potential to excel at the Olympics.
