Jul 14, 2024, 06:59 PM IST

Paris Olympics 2024: India's top 10 strongest medal contenders

Chankesh Rao

PV Sindhu - Badminton

The accomplished badminton player is striving to achieve her third Olympic medal.

Satwik-Chirag - Badminton

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

Nikhat Zareen - Boxing

After securing a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games and a bronze medal in the Asian Games, boxer Nikhat Zareen is now setting her sights on an Olympic medal.

Lovlina Borgohain - Boxing

Lovelina, the silver medallist at the Asian Games, is determined to elevate her achievement at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics by aiming for a silver or gold medal.

Mirabai Chanu - Weightlifting

Mirabai continues to be one of India's top contenders for a medal, as she secured a silver medal in the previous competition.

Vinesh Phogat - Wrestling

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat is determined to enhance her already impressive collection of medals by securing an Olympic medal.

Sift Kaur Samra - Shooting

Sift Kaur Samra should not be intimidated by her Olympic debut, as she enters Paris with a gold medal from the Asian Games.

Neeraj Chopra - Javelin Throw

India's second individual Olympic gold medalist remains India's top hope for a gold medal in Paris 2024.

Men's Hockey Team - Field Hockey

India brought back memories of their glory days by winning a bronze medal in Tokyo 2020. However, they will have to give it their all and play the tournament of their lives if they want to win gold in Paris.

Jyothi Yarraji - Hurdles

Yarraji, a 24-year-old athlete, has won multiple medals in the 100m hurdles event over the past few years. This makes her a promising contender in the sport.