The checklist of Indian names who’re anticipated to guide the nation’s hopes of a medal are, in fact, led by the defending males’s javelin throw champion Neeraj Chopra, who created historical past with the Tokyo Olympics gold, with robust hopes additionally connected to the 21-member capturing contingent, males’s doubles badminton pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in addition to two-time boxing world champion Nikhat Zareen and the males’s hockey group amongst others.Here is a listing of prime 10 contenders from the Indian contingent that can journey to Paris:
NEERAJ CHOPRA (Athletics, javelin throw)
Neeraj is set to etch his title within the annals of Indian sports activities by reaching an unprecedented feat — securing consecutive gold medals. The final time HE competed was on June 18 on the Paavo Nurmi Video games in Turku, Finland, the place he clinched the gold medal with a formidable throw of 85.97m. Presently, he’s honing his expertise in Germany, getting ready for the upcoming problem. Notably, Chopra has chosen to not take part on this week’s Paris Diamond League, indicating that his subsequent look shall be immediately on the Olympic Video games.
SATWIKSAIRAJ RANKIREDDY & CHIRAG SHETTY (Badminton, males’s doubles)
Satwik and Chirag, who final performed collectively on the Singapore Open in Might, suffered a first-round exit within the event. The loss has had a big influence on their world rating, inflicting them to slide from the coveted No. 1 place to No. 3. Within the earlier Olympics, the pair got here near securing a spot within the quarterfinals, having received two out of their three group stage matches. Nonetheless, they fell wanting advancing additional within the competitors however went on to win a historic gold medal on the Asian Video games final 12 months.
NIKHAT ZAREEN (Boxing)
Nikhat, a two-time world champion, is ready to make her Olympic debut in Paris, the place she’s going to attempt for even larger accomplishments. Her most up-to-date competitors was the Elorda Cup in Might, the place she emerged victorious. She is going to head to the Olympics straight from the coaching camp in Saarbrucken, Germany, the place the boxers are present process a month-long coaching camp to additional hone their expertise. The younger boxer’s dedication and ability have already earned her important accolades, and her participation within the Paris Olympics marks a vital milestone in her profession.
LOVLINA BORGOHAIN (Boxing)
Lovlina, who secured a bronze medal on the Tokyo Olympics, not too long ago participated within the Grand Prix event held within the Czech Republic. Through the occasion, she confronted three opponents, rising victorious in a single bout whereas struggling defeats within the different two. Regardless of the combined outcomes, her efficiency was ample to earn her a silver medal. Presently, Lovlina is accompanying Nikhat on the coaching camp in Germany,. The camp is scheduled to conclude on July 22.
MEN’S HOCKEY TEAM
Hockey India not too long ago introduced the squad that can symbolize the Tokyo Olympics bronze medallists in Paris. As anticipated, Harmanpreet Singh will proceed to captain the facet, and PR Sreejesh would be the sole goalkeeper within the squad. The lads’s group had a disappointing efficiency within the Europe leg of the Professional League, ending seventh, forward of solely Spain and Eire, whereas additionally slipping within the FIH rankings to quantity seven at the moment. From the continued nationwide camp in Bengaluru, the Olympic squad will depart for Switzerland to take part in a group bonding camp. Previous to their arrival in Paris, they’re additionally scheduled to interact in a number of pleasant matches.
VINESH PHOGAT (Wrestling)
Wrestling nice Vinesh is gearing up for her upcoming participation within the Spain Grand Prix. Presently present process coaching in Bengaluru, Phogat reached out to the Sports activities Ministry on Tuesday, looking for help together with her visa software course of. Her request was promptly addressed, and she or he obtained her visa inside a number of hours. Following the competitors in Spain, Vinesh has plans to journey to France for a 20-day intensive coaching camp as a part of her preparations for the Olympic Video games. Her most up-to-date look was on the Budapest Rating Sequence in June, the place she confronted a setback within the 50kg quarterfinals, shedding to China’s Jiang Zhu 5-0.
SIFT KAUR SAMRA (Taking pictures)
Sift, who clinched the gold medal on the Asian Video games with a world report rating, secured her spot within the Paris group for the ladies’s 50m rifle Three positions occasion following her outstanding efficiency within the four-stage Olympic choice trials. Final month, she participated within the Munich World Cup, the place she claimed the bronze medal, narrowly lacking out on the silver by 0.1 level to China’s Han Jiayu.
PV SINDHU (Badminton)
Sindhu, who’s presently present process coaching together with her coach Agus Dwi Santoso and group in Saarbrucken, Germany, has not participated in any tournaments because the Indonesia Open final month. Her current performances within the Singapore Open and Indonesia occasions have been beneath par, with early-round exits in each competitions. Regardless of this, she continues to be certainly one of India’s prime prospects for a medal. A medal in Paris will make her India’s most profitable particular person medallists with three medals, after a silver in Rio 2016 and a bronze in Tokyo 2020.
MIRABAI CHANU (Weightlifting)
Mirabai, a silver medalist from the Tokyo Olympics, has her sights set on securing one other podium end on the upcoming Paris Video games. The journey since her outstanding efficiency in Tokyo has been difficult, as she confronted setbacks as a consequence of accidents. Nonetheless, she stays a prime contender in her weight class for the Paris Olympics. She has been diligently coaching on the NIS Patiala to organize for the competitors. As a part of her closing preparations, Mirabai shall be touring to France subsequent week to acclimatize to the situations earlier than her competitors on the Video games in Paris.
ADITI ASHOK (Golf)
Aditi has been chosen to symbolize India on the Olympics for the third time. Though her participation was at all times anticipated, it was not too long ago confirmed by means of the Olympic Golf Rankings. With a world rating of 60, Aditi secured her spot within the Video games by putting 24th. Regardless of not being in prime type this season, having failed to realize a top-10 end, Aditi stays optimistic. She goals to not solely replicate her spectacular efficiency from the Tokyo Olympics, the place she completed fourth, but in addition hopes to go one step additional and safe a historic medal for her nation.
