Paris 2024 Olympics:- As the excitement builds for the Paris 2024 Olympics, Indian sports enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the performance of their favorite athletes on the world stage. With the Summer Games just around the corner, it’s time to take a closer look at the full list of Indian athletes who have qualified for the prestigious event.
Paris 2024 Olympics
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The 2024 Paris Olympics are just around the corner, with the opening ceremony set for July 26. India is aiming to surpass its performance from the Tokyo Games, where the country won seven medals, including a gold by Neeraj Chopra in javelin throw. India will send a team of 117 athletes to Paris, including seven reserves. This is slightly fewer than the 124 athletes sent to Tokyo. The team includes 29 athletes from athletics (11 women and 18 men), 21 from shooting, and 19 from hockey.
Other sports with notable representation are table tennis with eight players, badminton with seven—including two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu—and wrestling, archery, and boxing with six each. Golf, tennis, swimming, and sailing will also have representation, along with one athlete each in equestrian, judo, rowing, and weightlifting.
Here’s a look at all the Indian athletes qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Paris Olympics Overview 2024
| Article for | Paris 2024 Olympics: Full list of Indian athletes in Summer Games |
| Host City | Paris, France |
| Previous Hosting Years | 1900, 1924 |
| Paris Olympics 2024 will take place | July 26 to August 11, 2024 |
| Total Athletes | 117 (including 7 reserves) |
| Hosting for | Third time |
| Key Sports | Athletics, Archery, Shooting, Badminton, Wrestling |
| Largest Team | Athletics (29 athletes) |
| Sports Represented | 16 out of 32 |
| IOC Decision Date | September 2017 |
| Other Host | Los Angeles, USA (for 2028 Olympics) |
| Category | Trending |
Paris Olympics Competitors 2024
Here’s a table showing the number of competitors per sport/discipline for the Paris Olympics 2024:
| Sport | Men | Women | Total Athletes |
| Archery | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Athletics | 18 | 11 | 29 |
| Badminton | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Boxing | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Equestrian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Field Hockey | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Judo | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rowing | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sailing | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Shooting | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| Swimming | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Table Tennis | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Tennis | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Weightlifting | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Wrestling | 1 | 5 | 6 |
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Indian Athletes for Paris 2024 Olympics
Here’s a list of Indian athletes qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024:
Archery
- Men’s Recurve: Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, Pravin Jadhav
- Women’s Recurve: Bhajan Kaur, Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat
Athletics
- Men’s Javelin Throw: Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena
- Men’s Long Jump: Jeswin Aldrin
- Men’s 3000m Steeplechase: Avinash Sable
- Women’s 3000m Steeplechase, 3000m: Parul Chaudhary
- Women’s 20km Racewalk, Marathon Relay: Priyanka Goswami
- Men’s 20km Racewalk: Akshdeep Singh, Vikas Singh, Paramjeet Bisht, Suraj Panwar
- Women’s 400m, 4x400m Relay: Kiran Pahal
- Women’s 100m Hurdles: Jyothi Yarraji
- Men’s High Jump: Sarvesh Kushare
- Women’s Javelin Throw: Annu Rani
- Men’s Shot Put: Tajinderpal Singh Toor
- Men’s Triple Jump: Abdulla Aboobacker, Praveel Chithravel
- Women’s 5000m: Ankita Dhyani
- Women’s 4x400m Relay: Jyothika Sri Dandi, Subha Venkatesan, Vithya Ramraj, Poovamma MR
- Men’s 4x400m Relay: Muhammed Anas, Muhammed Ajmal, Amoj Jacob, Santhosh Tamilarasan, Rajesh Ramesh
- Reserves: Prachi, Mijo Chacko Kurian
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Badminton
- Women’s Singles: PV Sindhu
- Men’s Singles: HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen
- Women’s Doubles: Ashwini Ponnappa, Tanisha Crasto
- Men’s Doubles: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty
Boxing
- Women’s 75kg: Lovlina Borgohain
- Women’s 50kg: Nikhat Zareen
- Women’s 54kg: Preeti Pawar
- Men’s 71kg: Nishant Dev
- Men’s 51kg: Amit Panghal
- Women’s 57kg: Jaismine Lamboria
Equestrian
- Individual Dressage: Anush Agarwalla
Golf
- Men’s: Shubhankar Sharma, Gaganjeet Bhullar
- Women’s: Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar
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Hockey
- Indian Men’s Team: 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
- Reserves: Nilakanta Sharma, Jugraj Singh, Krishan Bahadur Pathak
Judo
- Women’s +78kg: Tulika Maan
Rowing
- Men’s Single Sculls: Balraj Panwar
Sailing
- Men’s ICLA 7: Vishnu Saravanan
- Women’s One Person Dinghy: Nethra Kumanan
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Shooting
- Men’s Trap: Prithviraj Tondaiman
- Men’s 10m Air Rifle, Mixed Team: Sandeep Singh, Arjun Babuta
- Men’s 50m Rifle 3P: Swapnil Kusale, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar
- Women’s 10m Air Rifle, Mixed Team: Elavenil Valarivan, Ramita Jindal
- Women’s 50m Rifle 3P: Sift Kaur Samra, Anjum Moudgil
- Women’s Trap: Rajeshwari Kumari
- Men’s 10m Air Pistol, Mixed Team: Sarabjot Singh, Arjun Cheema
- Women’s 10m Air Pistol, Mixed Team: Manu Bhaker, Rhythm Sangwan
- Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol: Anish Bhanwala, Vijayveer Sidhu
- Women’s 25m Pistol: Esha Singh
- Women’s Skeet: Raiza Dhillon, Maheshwari Chauhan
- Men’s Skeet, Mixed Team: Anantjeet Singh Naruka
- Women’s Trap: Shreyasi Singh
Swimming
- Men’s 100m Backstroke: Srihari Nataraj
- Women’s 200m Freestyle: Dhinidhi Desinghu
Table Tennis
- Men’s Team: Sharath Kamal, Harmeet Desai, Manav Thakkar
- Women’s Team: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula, Archana Kamath
- Additional Singles Players: Two Men’s and Women’s Singles players
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Tennis
- Men’s Doubles: Rohan Bopanna, N Sriram Balaji
- Men’s Singles: Sumit Nagal
Weightlifting
- Women’s 49kg: Mirabai Chanu
Wrestling
- Women’s 50kg: Vinesh Phogat
- Women’s 53kg: Antim Panghal
- Women’s 57kg: Anshu Malik
- Women’s 68kg: Nisha Dahiya
- Women’s 76kg: Reetika Hooda
- Men’s Freestyle 57kg: Aman Sehrawat
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Coaches and support staff
The Indian Olympic contingent for the 2024 Paris Olympics includes 117 athletes. Additionally, 140 support staff members will accompany them. These individuals, ranging from coaches to physiotherapists, masseurs, and other officials, form the crucial backroom support team.
Here is a detailed list of the non-playing staff who will be supporting the athletes in Paris:
| Sport | Coaches | Physios | Other Support Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | 2 | 1 | 1 psychologist |
| Athletics | 11 | 2 | 1 recovery expert, 1 team doctor, 2 masseurs |
| Boxing | 5 | 2 | 1 team doctor, 1 strength and conditioning expert, 2 team officials |
| Badminton | 6 | 2 | 1 personal trainer |
| Equestrian | 3 | 0 | 1 groom, 1 veterinary doctor |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 4 caddies |
| Hockey | 3 | 1 | 2 video analysts, 1 scientific advisor, 1 mental trainer, 1 goalkeeping expert, 1 team official |
| Judo | 0 | 0 | 1 team official |
| Rowing | 1 | 1 | |
| Shooting | 10 | 4 | 1 high-performance director, 2 psychologists, 1 strength and conditioning expert |
| Swimming | 1 | 1 | |
| Sailing | 2 | 2 | |
| Table Tennis | 6 | 1 | 1 masseur, 1 strength and conditioning expert |
| Tennis | 2 | 0 | 1 team official |
| Weightlifting | 3 | 1 | |
| Wrestling | 8 | 3 | 1 sparring partner |
| Contingent Officials | 1 Chef de Mission, 2 Deputy Chefs de Mission, 1 Press Attaché, 2 HQ officials, 13 medical team members, 1 social media attaché, 1 team official, 1 Olympic attaché |
Key Takeaways
- Diverse Talents Across Sports: Indian athletes are set to compete in a wide array of sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics, reflecting the nation’s broad spectrum of talent and commitment to sporting excellence.
- Medal Aspirations: With strong contenders in multiple categories, India is optimistic about its chances of winning medals, showcasing the hard work and dedication of its athletes.
- A Historic Milestone: The Paris 2024 Olympics represents a significant chapter in India’s Olympic history, with a record number of athletes qualifying to participate, underscoring the country’s growing presence on the global stage.
Conclusion
The Paris Olympics 2024 promises to be a thrilling showcase of talent, with Indian athletes poised to make their mark. As they prepare for the Games, sports fans across the nation are excited to support them in their quest for glory. Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth coverage as we count down to the start of the Summer Games!
FAQ’s
How many Indians have qualified for the Paris Olympics in 2024?
India will send 117 athletes to the Paris 2024 Olympics, aiming to surpass the 7 medals won at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The athletes will compete in 16 out of the 32 sports featured in the Paris Games.
Who will sponsor Paris Olympics 2024 in India?
Bharat Petroleum, Reliance Foundation, Adani, and Aditya Birla Capital are the main sponsors for Team India at the Paris Olympics. Yes Bank is the Banking Partner.
When do the Paris 2024 Olympics start?
The Paris 2024 Olympics will commence with the opening ceremony on July 26, 2024.
Which sports will Indian athletes be participating in?
Indian athletes will compete in a variety of sports including Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Golf, Judo, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Weightlifting, and Wrestling.
Who are some of the prominent athletes representing India?
Notable Indian athletes include: Neeraj Chopra (Men’s Javelin Throw) P.V. Sindhu (Women’s Badminton Singles) Lovlina Borgohain (Women’s Boxing) Mirabai Chanu (Women’s Weightlifting) Vinesh Phogat (Women’s Wrestling)
How can I participate in the Olympics?
Competing in the Olympics is a major dream for athletes, demanding immense determination and years of training. They must adhere to the Olympic Charter and the rules set by their sport's International Federation.
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