India’s Medal Hopes Soar at Paris Olympics 2024
India’s contingent at the Paris Olympics 2024 is poised to make history, with a packed schedule of events and medal prospects. The nation’s hopes rest on the shoulders of its athletes, who will compete in archery, boxing, golf, sailing, and shooting.
Archery
Deepika Kumari and Bhajan Kaur will carry India’s archery aspirations in the women’s individual event. They will face stiff competition in the Round of 16, but their recent form suggests they have the potential to reach the medal rounds.
Boxing
Nishant Dev will be India’s lone representative in boxing, competing in the men’s 71kg quarterfinal. A victory would secure him a place in the semifinals and put him within striking distance of a medal.
Golf
Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar will represent India in the men’s individual strokeplay event. They will be aiming to make the cut and challenge for a podium finish.
Sailing
Vishnu Sarvanan and Nethra Kumanan will compete in the men’s and women’s Dinghy events, respectively. They will be hoping to qualify for the medal races and secure a place on the podium.
Shooting
Manu Bhaker, India’s two-time medalist at the Tokyo Olympics, will be the star attraction in the women’s 25m pistol final. She will be aiming to become the first Indian athlete to win three medals in a single edition of the Olympics. Anantjeet Singh Naruka will also compete in the skeet men’s qualification, while Maheshwari Chauhan and Raiza Dhillon will participate in the skeet women’s qualification.
