Paris Olympics 2024: Top 10 Indian Athletes Who Could Win Medals - In Pics

Zee Media Bureau
Jul 18, 2024

Neeraj Chopra (Javelin Throw)

Achievement: Reigning world and Olympic champion. Challenges: Despite excellent form, he must overcome a restricted participation due to an adductor issue.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty (Badminton)

Achievement: Recently ranked world No. 1 in men's doubles. Challenges: Satwik's recovery from a shoulder injury is crucial for their medal hopes.

Antim Panghal (Wrestling)

Achievement: 2023 World Championships bronze medallist in 53kg. Challenges: Avoiding top wrestlers gives her a good chance, but she must stay consistent in her first Olympics.

Lovlina Borgohain (Boxing)

Achievement: Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist in 69kg. Challenges: Transitioning to the 75kg category, where she recently won World Championships gold.

PV Sindhu (Badminton)

Achievement: Two-time Olympic medallist. Challenges: Needs to overcome a tough quarter-final opponent and improve her recent form.

Mirabai Chanu (Weightlifting)

Achievement: Tokyo 2020 silver medallist. Challenges: Persistent hip, thigh, and wrist injuries could hamper her performance.

Indian Men’s Hockey Team

Achievement: Tokyo 2020 bronze medallists. Challenges: Navigating a tough Pool B with defending champions Belgium and Australia.

Nikhat Zareen (Boxing)

Achievement: Two-time world champion. Challenges: Overcoming the unpredictability of big tournaments, as seen in her Asian Games semi-final loss.

Manu Bhaker (Shooting)

Achievement: 2023 World Championships gold medallist. Challenges: Handling Olympic pressure after failing to reach finals in Tokyo despite being a top contender.

Aman Sehrawat (Wrestling)

Achievement: 2023 Asian Championships gold medallist in 57kg. Challenges: Facing tough opponents, including a potential quarter-final against a three-time World Championships bronze medallist.

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