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The 33rd edition of the Olympics in Paris has been a thrilling spectacle since it opened last month, with the Indian athletes making their presence felt in various sporting disciplines. India won three bronze medals at the Paris Olympics 2024, all in shooting events, which includes two medals for Manu Bhaker.
There have been a few fourth-place finishes for the Indian athletes at the Paris 2024 for names like Arjun Babuta in shooting with Ankita Bhakat-Dhiraj Bommadevara in archery. But still, there are many athletes, who can bring home a medal for India from the ongoing Olympic Games, which includes former medal winners and the stars of the future.
Neeraj Chopra - Athletics
Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic and World champion, is one of the biggest prospects for India, not only in terms of becoming a medallist but defending his title from Tokyo 2020 in the men’s javelin throw event on his current form.
Mirabai Chanu - Weightlifting
Mirabai Chanu, the silver medallist from the last Olympics, has made her way to Paris 2024 after recovering from an injury, missing out on a plethora of weightlifting events in the build-up for India, but she is known to make a big comeback from adversity throughout her career.
India Men’s Hockey Team
The Indian men’s hockey team have reached the quarter-final stage of the Paris 2024 after consistent performances in the Pool stages, which is why they can get the better of Great Britain, to progress further in the tournament.
Lovlina Borgohain and Nishant Dev - Boxing
Lovlina Borgohain, the bronze medallist from Tokyo 2020, and the rising star, Nishant Dev, have started their campaign in boxing events on a winning note to reach the quarter-final rounds, finding themselves a win away from securing a medal for India.
Lakshya Sen - Badminton
Lakshya Sen, who became the first Indian badminton player to reach the men’s singles semi-final of the Olympics, is in scintillating form on the court during Paris 2024, raising hope among the fans for a medal.
Vinesh Phogat and Antim Panghal - Wrestling
Vinesh Phogat and Antim Panghal are in two different stages of their wrestling career, but their pedigree in world events is enough to consider them as medal contenders from India at the ongoing Olympic Games.
