Indian Athletes for Paris 2024: Who’s Competing? Here is the full list of all the Indian athletes who are approved by the Sports Ministry to participate in Paris 2024 Olympics.
The Paris 2024 Olympics are just around the corner, and India is sending a formidable team. A total of 117 Indian athletes, including seven reserves, will represent the nation in various sports. This article explores the full list of participants and provides insights into what to expect from them.
Indian Athletes for Paris 2024: Complete List and Insights
The Paris 2024 Olympics will be a major event, starting on July 26. India’s team comprises 117 athletes, who will compete across a range of disciplines. Let’s dive into the details of all the Indian Athletes for Paris 2024 who’re competing and what makes them stand out.
Athletics: 29 Athletes
In athletics, India’s team includes 27 athletes and 2 reserves. These athletes are set to showcase their skills in various track and field events.
Men’s Events:
- Sarvesh Kushare – High Jump
- Suraj Panwar – Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay
- Akshdeep Singh, Vikas Singh, Paramjeet Bisht – 20km Race Walk
- Kishore Jena, Neeraj Chopra – Javelin Throw
- Muhammed Anas, Muhammed Ajmal, Amoj Jacob, Santhosh Tamilarasan, Rajesh Ramesh – 4x400m Relay
- Avinash Sable – 3000m Steeplechase
- Tajinderpal Singh Toor – Shot Put
- Abdulla Aboobacker, Praveen Chithravel – Triple Jump
- Jeswin Aldrin – Long Jump
Women’s Events:
- Annu Rani – Javelin Throw
- Parul Chaudhary – 3000m Steeplechase, 5000m
- Kiran Pahal – 400m, 4x400m Relay
- Jyothi Yarraji – 100m Hurdles
- Ankita Dhyani – 5000m
- Priyanka Goswami – 20km Race Walk, Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay
- Jyothika Sri Dandi, Subha Venkatesan, Vithya Ramraj, Poovamma MR – 4x400m Relay
Athletics Reserves:
- Prachi, Mijo Chacko Kurian
Archery: 6 Athletes
In archery, India will feature six athletes. They are divided between men’s and women’s recurve events, with strong prospects for a successful performance.
Men’s Recurve:
- Dhiraj Bommadevara
- Tarundeep Rai
- Pravin Jadhav
Women’s Recurve:
- Bhajan Kaur
- Deepika Kumari
- Ankita Bhakat
Badminton: 7 Athletes
The badminton team boasts seven players. Notably, PV Sindhu will compete in the women’s singles, aiming to add another medal to her collection.
Men:
- HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen – Singles
- Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty – Doubles
Women:
- PV Sindhu – Singles
- Ashwini Ponnappa, Tanisha Crasto – Doubles
Boxing: 6 Athletes
India’s boxing team consists of six talented boxers, competing in various weight categories.
Men:
- Nishant Dev – 71kg
- Amit Panghal – 51kg
Women:
- Nikhat Zareen – 50kg
- Preeti Pawar – 54kg
- Jaismine Lamboria – 57kg
- Lovlina Borgohain – 75kg
Equestrian: 1 Athlete
- Anush Agarwalla – Dressage
Golf: 4 Athletes
In golf, India will be represented by four players, including Aditi Ashok, who has shown exceptional skill in previous competitions.
Men:
- Gaganjeet Bhullar
- Shubhankar Sharma
Women:
- Aditi Ashok
- Diksha Dagar
Hockey: 19 Athletes
India’s hockey teams, both men’s and women’s, will participate in the Olympics with strong squads. The men’s team includes key players such as Harmanpreet Singh and Manpreet Singh.
Men:
- Sreejesh Parattu Raveendran, Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh, Sumit, Sanjay, Rajkumar Pal, Shamsher Singh, Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Mandeep Singh, Gurjant Singh
Hockey Reserves:
- Nilakanta Sharma, Jugraj Singh, Krishan Bahadur Pathak
Judo: 1 Athlete
- Tulika Maan – Women’s +78kg
Rowing: 1 Athlete
- Balraj Panwar – Men’s Single Scull
Sailing: 2 Athletes
In sailing, India will have two representatives:
Men:
- Vishnu Saravanan – Men’s Dinghy
Women:
- Nethra Kumanan – Women’s Dinghy
Shooting: 21 Athletes
The shooting team features 21 athletes, including notable competitors like Manu Bhaker and Elavenil Valarivan. Their performances are highly anticipated.
Men:
- Sandeep Singh, Arjun Babuta – 10m Air Rifle
- Aishwary Tomar, Swapnil Kusale – 50m Rifle 3 Positions
- Sarabjot Singh, Arjun Cheema – 10m Air Pistol
- Anish Bhanwal, Vijayveer Sidhu – 25m RFP
- Prithviraj Tondaiman – Trap
- Anantjeet Singh Naruka – Skeet, Skeet Mixed Team
Women:
- Elavenil Valarivan, Ramita – 10m Air Rifle
- Sift Kaur Samra, Anjum Moudgil – 50m Rifle 3 Positions
- Rhythm Sangwan – 10m Air Pistol
- Manu Bhaker – 10m Air Pistol, 25m Pistol
- Esha Singh – 25m Pistol
- Rajeshwari Kumari, Shreyasi Singh – Trap
- Maheshwari Chauhan – Skeet, Skeet Mixed Team
- Raiza Dhillon – Skeet
Swimming: 2 Athletes
The swimming team includes:
- Srihari Nataraj – 100m Backstroke
- Dhinidhi Desinghu – 200m Freestyle
Table Tennis: 6 Athletes
India’s table tennis squad features experienced players like Manika Batra and Sharath Kamal.
Men:
- Sharath Kamal, Harmeet Desai, Manav Thakkar
Women:
- Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula, Archana Kamath
Table Tennis Reserves:
- Sathiyan G, Ayhika Mukherjee
Tennis: 3 Athletes
In tennis, India’s representatives include:
- Rohan Bopanna, N Sriram Balaji – Men’s Doubles
- Sumit Nagal – Men’s Singles
Weightlifting: 1 Athlete
- Mirabai Chanu – Women’s 49kg
Wrestling: 6 Athletes
The wrestling team features:
- Aman Sehrawat – Men’s 57kg
- Vinesh Phogat – Women’s 50kg
- Antim Panghal – Women’s 53kg
- Anshu Malik – Women’s 57kg
- Nisha Dahiya – Women’s 68kg
- Reetika Hooda – Women’s 76kg
Conclusion
So these were all the Indian Athletes for Paris 2024. With such a diverse and skilled team, India is poised to make a significant impact at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Each athlete brings unique talents and potential, contributing to a highly anticipated Olympic campaign. As the Games draw near, follow these athletes’ journeys and stay updated on their progress.
