India's Paris Olympic Medal Hopes: Key athletes to watch out for in Paris 2024
Paris 2024 Olympics, with several athletes poised as strong medal contenders. This article provides a comprehensive look at India's top prospects, highlighting their strengths and potential challenges.
Neeraj Chopra: Javelin Throw
Who: Defending Olympic champion in men's javelin.
Strengths: Consistency within the 87-89m range, winning major events.
Challenges: Competing with an adductor niggle and limited competition exposure in 2024.
Mirabai Chanu: Weightlifting
Who: Silver medalist in Tokyo, aiming for gold.
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Strengths: Lifting within the 200-210kg range; experience.
Challenges: Injuries and lack of competition since 2023.
PV Sindhu: Badminton
Who: Two-time Olympic medalist.
Strengths: Big-tournament player with a consistent win percentage.
Challenges: Closing out matches and handling pressure situations.
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Men's Hockey Team
Who: Bronze medalists from Tokyo.
Strengths: Balanced team with experienced players like PR Sreejesh and Harmanpreet Singh.
Challenges: Must secure wins in early group matches to ensure a knockout spot.
Lovlina Borgohain: Boxing
Who: Bronze medalist at Tokyo in the 75kg category.
Strengths: Transition to 69kg has been smooth; recent victories.
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Challenges: Limited competition and a possible injury concern.
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