India's Top 10 Medal Contenders At Paris Olympics

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India will be aiming to surpass their tally of 7 from Tokyo 2020.

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Let's take a look at 10 athletes who could bring home a medal from Paris 2024.

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PV Sindhu - Badminton

The badminton ace is aiming for her third Olympic medal. Can she clinch gold?

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Satwik-Chirag - Badminton

Badminton men's duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty head into Paris 2024 in great form.

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Nikhat Zareen - Boxing

After sealing gold in the CWG and bronze in the Asian games, boxer Nikhat Zareen is aiming for an Olympic medal.

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Lovlina Borgohain - Boxing

Asian Games silver medallist Lovlina will look to upgrade the colour of her Tokyo 2020 bronze into silver or gold.

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Mirabai Chanu - Weightlifting

Mirabai remains one of India's best prospects for a medal, having won silver last time around.

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Vinesh Phogat - Wrestling

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat will be aiming to add an Olympic medal to her already impressive medal tally.

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Sift Kaur Samra - Shooting

Making her Olympic debut shouldn't scare Sift Kaur Samra as she comes into Paris with an Asian Games gold in her CV.

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Jyothi Yarraji - Hurdles

With multiple medals over the last couple of years, 24-year-old Yarraji is a good prospect in the 100m hurdles event.

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Men's Hockey Team - Field Hockey

India revived memories of the glory days with bronze in Tokyo 2020, but will need to put up the tournament of their lives to win gold in Paris.

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Neeraj Chopra - Javelin Throw

India's second individual Olympic gold medallist is still India's no.1 hope for a gold in Paris 2024.

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India's Top 10 Medal Contenders At Paris Olympics

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India will be aiming to surpass their tally of 7 from Tokyo 2020.

Let's take a look at 10 athletes who could bring home a medal from Paris 2024.

PV Sindhu - BadmintonThe badminton ace is aiming for her third Olympic medal. Can she clinch gold?

Satwik-Chirag - BadmintonBadminton men's duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty head into Paris 2024 in great form.

Nikhat Zareen - BoxingAfter sealing gold in the CWG and bronze in the Asian games, boxer Nikhat Zareen is aiming for an Olympic medal.

Lovlina Borgohain - BoxingAsian Games silver medallist Lovlina will look to upgrade the colour of her Tokyo 2020 bronze into silver or gold.

Mirabai Chanu - WeightliftingMirabai remains one of India's best prospects for a medal, having won silver last time around.

Vinesh Phogat - WrestlingWrestler Vinesh Phogat will be aiming to add an Olympic medal to her already impressive medal tally.

Sift Kaur Samra - ShootingMaking her Olympic debut shouldn't scare Sift Kaur Samra as she comes into Paris with an Asian Games gold in her CV.

Jyothi Yarraji - HurdlesWith multiple medals over the last couple of years, 24-year-old Yarraji is a good prospect in the 100m hurdles event.

Men's Hockey Team - Field HockeyIndia revived memories of the glory days with bronze in Tokyo 2020, but will need to put up the tournament of their lives to win gold in Paris.

Neeraj Chopra - Javelin ThrowIndia's second individual Olympic gold medallist is still India's no.1 hope for a gold in Paris 2024.