Paris Olympics 2024: 7 Indian Debutants To Watch Out For

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After seven medals in Tokyo 2020, let's take a look at seven promising Olympic debutants from India in Paris 2024.

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1. Nikhat Zareen - BOXING

After clinching bronze at the 2022 Asian Games and gold at the 2023 CWG, boxer Nikhat Zareen is one of India's brightest medal prospects at Paris 2024.

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2. Sift Kaur Samra - SHOOTING

Sift Kaur Samra won an individual gold at the 2022 Asian Games, and will be aiming for a medal at her debut Olympics in the Women's 50m rifle 3 positions.

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3. Jyothi Yarraji - HURDLES

24-year-old hurdler Jyothi Yarraji has won a series of medals leading up to Paris, with golds in the Asian Athletic and Asian Indoor Athletic Championships.

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4. Kishore Jena - JAVELIN

Neeraj Chopra may be India's big hope in javelin, but don't count out Kishore Jena, who followed up Chopra's gold at the 2022 Asian Games with his own silver.

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5. Anush Agarwalla - EQUESTRIAN

Equestrian Anush Agarwalla could be a surprise contender, after winning gold in the 2022 Asian Games team dressage, and bronze in the individual.

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6. Ramita Jindal - SHOOTING

Just 20, Ramita Jindal may be a medal prospect for India for many Olympics to come. She won an individual bronze at the 2022 Asian Games 10m air rifle.

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7. Sarabjot Singh - SHOOTING

The 22-year-old has piled up medals at both the junior and senior categories across many championships, and will now get his Olympic shot at Paris 2024.

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Paris Olympics 2024: 7 Indian Debutants To Watch Out For

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After seven medals in Tokyo 2020, let's take a look at seven promising Olympic debutants from India in Paris 2024.

1. Nikhat Zareen - BOXINGAfter clinching bronze at the 2022 Asian Games and gold at the 2023 CWG, boxer Nikhat Zareen is one of India's brightest medal prospects at Paris 2024.

2. Sift Kaur Samra - SHOOTINGSift Kaur Samra won an individual gold at the 2022 Asian Games, and will be aiming for a medal at her debut Olympics in the Women's 50m rifle 3 positions.

3. Jyothi Yarraji - HURDLES24-year-old hurdler Jyothi Yarraji has won a series of medals leading up to Paris, with golds in the Asian Athletic and Asian Indoor Athletic Championships.

4. Kishore Jena - JAVELINNeeraj Chopra may be India's big hope in javelin, but don't count out Kishore Jena, who followed up Chopra's gold at the 2022 Asian Games with his own silver.

5. Anush Agarwalla - EQUESTRIANEquestrian Anush Agarwalla could be a surprise contender, after winning gold in the 2022 Asian Games team dressage, and bronze in the individual.

6. Ramita Jindal - SHOOTINGJust 20, Ramita Jindal may be a medal prospect for India for many Olympics to come. She won an individual bronze at the 2022 Asian Games 10m air rifle.

7. Sarabjot Singh - SHOOTINGThe 22-year-old has piled up medals at both the junior and senior categories across many championships, and will now get his Olympic shot at Paris 2024.