As the world gears up for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, India is set to make a significant impact with a formidable lineup of athletes across various sports. The list of Indian athletes who have qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics spans a broad spectrum of disciplines, highlighting the country’s growing prowess and ambition on the global sports stage. This article provides a detailed look at the qualified athletes, their respective sports, and the events in which they will be competing.
Shooting: Aiming for Gold
- Prithviraj Tondaiman (Men’s Trap)
Prithviraj Tondaiman secured a quota in the men’s trap event, aiming to bring home a medal with his exceptional shooting skills and consistent performances. - Sandeep Singh (Men’s 10m Air Rifle, 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team)
Sandeep Singh will compete in both the men’s 10m air rifle and the 10m air rifle mixed team events, representing India’s strong contingent in shooting. - Swapnil Kusale (Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions)
Swapnil Kusale qualified for the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions, a demanding event that requires precision and versatility. - Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar (Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions)
Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar will join Kusale in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions, adding depth to India’s shooting team. - Elavenil Valarivan (Women’s 10m Air Rifle, 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team)
Elavenil Valarivan, a rising star, will compete in the women’s 10m air rifle and the mixed team event, showcasing her sharpshooting abilities. - Sift Kaur Samra (Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions)
Sift Kaur Samra earned her spot in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions, aiming to excel in this technically challenging event. - Rajeshwari Kumari (Women’s Trap)
Rajeshwari Kumari will represent India in the women’s trap event, bringing her expertise and determination to the Olympic stage. - Sarabjot Singh (Men’s 10m Air Pistol, 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team)
Sarabjot Singh qualified for the men’s 10m air pistol and the mixed team event, adding to India’s strong shooting lineup. - Arjun Babuta (Men’s 10m Air Rifle, 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team)
Arjun Babuta will compete in the men’s 10m air rifle and the mixed team event, showcasing his precision and focus. - Ramita Jindal (Women’s 10m Air Rifle, 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team)
Ramita Jindal will join Valarivan in the women’s 10m air rifle and the mixed team event, aiming to bring glory to India. - Manu Bhaker (Women’s 10m Air Pistol, 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team, Women’s 25m Pistol)
Manu Bhaker, a seasoned shooter, qualified for three events: the women’s 10m air pistol, the mixed team event, and the women’s 25m pistol. - Anish Bhanwala (Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol)
Anish Bhanwala will compete in the men’s 25m rapid fire pistol, showcasing his quick reflexes and accuracy. - Anjum Moudgil (Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions)
Anjum Moudgil qualified for the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions, aiming to build on her impressive track record. - Arjun Cheema (Men’s 10m Air Pistol, 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team)
Arjun Cheema will compete in the men’s 10m air pistol and the mixed team event, bringing his skills to the forefront. - Esha Singh (Women’s 25m Pistol)
Esha Singh earned her spot in the women’s 25m pistol, aiming to make a mark at her Olympic debut. - Rhythm Sangwan (Women’s 10m Air Pistol, 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team)
Rhythm Sangwan will compete in the women’s 10m air pistol and the mixed team event, representing the new wave of Indian shooters. - Vijayveer Sidhu (Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol)
Vijayveer Sidhu will join Bhanwala in the men’s 25m rapid fire pistol, aiming to secure a podium finish. - Raiza Dhillon (Women’s Skeet)
Raiza Dhillon qualified for the women’s skeet event, showcasing her talent and determination. - Anantjeet Singh Naruka (Men’s Skeet, Skeet Mixed Team)
Anantjeet Singh Naruka will compete in the men’s skeet and the mixed team event, adding versatility to India’s shooting squad. - Maheshwari Chauhan (Women’s Skeet and Skeet Mixed Team)
Maheshwari Chauhan will join Naruka in the women’s skeet and the mixed team event, bringing her expertise to the competition. - Shreyasi Singh (Women’s Trap)
Shreyasi Singh secured a quota swap with the women’s 10m air pistol, aiming to excel in the women’s trap event.
Athletics: Running Towards Glory
- Akshdeep Singh (Men’s 20km Race Walk)
Akshdeep Singh qualified for the men’s 20km race walk, showcasing his endurance and technique. - Priyanka Goswami (Women’s 20km Race Walk)
Priyanka Goswami will compete in the women’s 20km race walk, aiming to bring home a medal. - Vikas Singh (Men’s 20km Race Walk)
Vikas Singh earned his spot in the men’s 20km race walk, adding depth to India’s race walking team. - Paramjeet Bisht (Men’s 20km Race Walk)
Paramjeet Bisht will join Akshdeep and Vikas Singh in the men’s 20km race walk, aiming for a strong performance. - Avinash Sable (Men’s 3000m Steeplechase)
Avinash Sable qualified for the men’s 3000m steeplechase, aiming to break records and secure a podium finish. - Neeraj Chopra (Men’s Javelin Throw)
Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic champion, will defend his title in the men’s javelin throw, aiming for back-to-back golds. - Parul Chaudhary (Women’s 3000m Steeplechase, Women’s 5000m)
Parul Chaudhary will compete in both the women’s 3000m steeplechase and the 5000m events, showcasing her versatility. - Kishore Jena (Men’s Javelin Throw)
Kishore Jena will join Chopra in the men’s javelin throw, aiming for a strong performance. - Ram Baboo (Men’s 20km Race Walk)
Ram Baboo secured his spot in the men’s 20km race walk, adding to India’s race walking contingent. - Priyanka Goswami/Suraj Panwar (Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay)
Priyanka Goswami and Suraj Panwar will compete in the marathon race walk mixed relay, showcasing teamwork and endurance. - Muhammed Anas/ Muhammed Ajmal/ Amoj Jacob/Santhosh Tamilarasan/Rajesh Ramesh (Men’s 4x400m Relay)
The men’s 4x400m relay team will aim for a podium finish, showcasing speed and coordination. - Jyothika Sri Dandi/ Subha Venkatesan/ Vithya Ramraj/Poovamma MR (Women’s 4x400m Relay)
The women’s 4x400m relay team will represent India, aiming for a strong performance. - Kiran Pahal (Women’s 400m)
Kiran Pahal earned her spot in the women’s 400m, aiming to showcase her speed and endurance. - Jyothi Yarraji (Women’s 100m Hurdles)
Jyothi Yarraji will compete in the women’s 100m hurdles, showcasing her agility and technique. - Abha Khatua (Women’s Shot Put)
Abha Khatua qualified for the women’s shot put, aiming for a strong performance. - Sarvesh Kushare (Men’s High Jump)
Sarvesh Kushare will represent India in the men’s high jump, showcasing his athleticism and skill. - Annu Rani (Women’s Javelin Throw)
Annu Rani will join Chopra and Jena in the women’s javelin throw, aiming for a podium finish. - Tajinderpal Singh Toor (Men’s Shot Put)
Tajinderpal Singh Toor qualified for the men’s shot put, aiming for a strong performance. - Abdulla Aboobacker (Men’s Triple Jump)
Abdulla Aboobacker will compete in the men’s triple jump, showcasing his talent and determination. - Praveel Chithravel (Men’s Triple Jump)
Praveel Chithravel will join Aboobacker in the men’s triple jump, aiming for a strong performance. - Jeswin Aldrin (Men’s Long Jump)
Jeswin Aldrin qualified for the men’s long jump, aiming for a strong performance. - Ankita Dhyani (Women’s 5000m)
Ankita Dhyani earned her spot in the women’s 5000m, showcasing her endurance and technique.
Wrestling: Grappling for Gold
- Antim Panghal (Women’s 53kg)
Antim Panghal secured a quota in the women’s 53kg category, aiming for a podium finish. - Vinesh Phogat (Women’s 50kg)
Vinesh Phogat, a seasoned wrestler, will compete in the women’s 50kg category, aiming for a strong performance. - Anshu Malik (Women’s 57kg)
Anshu Malik qualified for the women’s 57kg category, showcasing her grappling skills. - Reetika Hooda (Women’s 76kg)
Reetika Hooda will compete in the women’s 76kg category, aiming for a podium finish. - Nisha Dahiya (Women’s 68kg)
Nisha Dahiya earned her spot in the women’s 68kg category, showcasing her talent and determination. - Aman Sehrawat (Men’s Freestyle 57kg)
Aman Sehrawat will represent India in the men’s freestyle 57kg category, aiming for a strong performance.
Boxing: Punching Above Their Weight
- Nikhat Zareen (Women’s 50kg)
Nikhat Zareen qualified for the women’s 50kg category, aiming for a podium finish. - Preeti Pawar (Women’s 54kg)
Preeti Pawar will compete in the women’s 54kg category, showcasing her boxing skills. - Lovlina Borgohain (Women’s 75kg)
Lovlina Borgohain, an Olympic medalist, will compete in the women’s 75kg category, aiming for another strong performance. - Nishant Dev (Men’s 71kg)
Nishant Dev qualified for the men’s 71kg category, aiming for a strong performance. - Amit Panghal (Men’s 51kg)
Amit Panghal will represent India in the men’s 51kg category, aiming for a podium finish. - Jaismine Lamboria (Women’s 57kg)
Jaismine Lamboria will compete in the women’s 57kg category, showcasing her boxing skills.
Archery: Hitting the Bullseye
- Dhiraj Bommadevara (Men’s Individual, Men’s Team)
Dhiraj Bommadevara secured a quota in both the men’s individual and team events, aiming to bring home a medal. - Bhajan Kaur (Women’s Individual, Women’s Team)
Bhajan Kaur will represent India in the women’s individual and team events, showcasing her archery skills. - Tarundeep Rai (Men’s Individual, Men’s Team)
Tarundeep Rai will join Bommadevara in the men’s individual and team events, aiming for a strong performance. - Pravin Jadhav (Men’s Individual, Men’s Team)
Pravin Jadhav will compete in the men’s individual and team events, showcasing his talent. - Deepika Kumari (Women’s Individual, Women’s Team)
Deepika Kumari will represent India in the women’s individual and team events, aiming for a podium finish. - Ankita Bhakat (Women’s Individual, Women’s Team)
Ankita Bhakat earned her spot in the women’s individual and team events, showcasing her archery skills.
Badminton: Smashing Their Way to Victory
- PV Sindhu (Women’s Singles)
PV Sindhu, an Olympic medalist, will compete in the women’s singles, aiming for another strong performance. - HS Prannoy (Men’s Singles)
HS Prannoy will represent India in the men’s singles, showcasing his badminton skills. - Lakshya Sen (Men’s Singles)
Lakshya Sen qualified for the men’s singles, aiming for a podium finish. - Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty (Men’s Doubles)
The duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will compete in the men’s doubles, aiming for a strong performance. - Ashwini Ponnappa/Tanisha Crasto (Women’s Doubles)
Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto will represent India in the women’s doubles, showcasing their skills.
Hockey: Sticking Together
- Team India (Men’s Hockey)
The Indian men’s hockey team, having qualified as continental champions, will aim for a strong performance. The team includes PR Sreejesh, 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, and Gurjant Singh.
Sailing: Navigating to Success
- Vishnu Saravanan (Men’s One Person Dinghy)
Vishnu Saravanan qualified for the men’s one person dinghy, showcasing his sailing skills. - Nethra Kumanan (Women’s One Person Dinghy)
Nethra Kumanan will represent India in the women’s one person dinghy, aiming for a strong performance.
Equestrian: Riding High
- Anush Agarwalla (Dressage)
Anush Agarwalla secured a quota in dressage, aiming to showcase his equestrian skills.
Table Tennis: Serving Up Excellence
- Sharath Kamal, Harmeet Desai, Manav Thakkar (Men’s Team and Two in Men’s Singles)
The trio of Sharath Kamal, Harmeet Desai, and Manav Thakkar will represent India in the men’s team and singles events, aiming for strong performances. - Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula, Archana Kamath (Women’s Team and Two in Women’s Singles)
Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula, and Archana Kamath will compete in the women’s team and singles events, showcasing their table tennis skills.
Tennis: Aces and Volleys
- Rohan Bopanna/N Sriram Balaji (Men’s Doubles)
The duo of Rohan Bopanna and N Sriram Balaji will represent India in the men’s doubles, aiming for a podium finish. - Sumit Nagal (Men’s Singles)
Sumit Nagal qualified for the men’s singles, showcasing his tennis skills.
Golf: Driving for Success
- Shubhankar Sharma (Men’s)
Shubhankar Sharma will represent India in the men’s golf event, aiming for a strong performance. - Gaganjeet Bhullar (Men’s)
Gaganjeet Bhullar will join Sharma in the men’s golf event, showcasing his skills. - Aditi Ashok (Women’s)
Aditi Ashok will represent India in the women’s golf event, aiming for a podium finish. - Diksha Dagar (Women’s)
Diksha Dagar will join Ashok in the women’s golf event, showcasing her talent.
Weightlifting: Lifting to Glory
- Mirabai Chanu (Women’s 49kg)
Mirabai Chanu, an Olympic medalist, will compete in the women’s 49kg category, aiming for another strong performance.
Judo: Grappling for Glory
- Tulika Maan (Women’s +78kg)
Tulika Maan qualified for the women’s +78kg category, showcasing her judo skills.
Rowing: Rowing to Victory
- Balraj Panwar (M1x)
Balraj Panwar secured a quota in the men’s single sculls, aiming for a strong performance.
Swimming: Making a Splash
- Srihari Nataraj (Men’s 100m Backstroke)
Srihari Nataraj qualified for the men’s 100m backstroke, showcasing his swimming skills. - Dhinidhi Desinghu (Women’s 200m Freestyle)
Dhinidhi Desinghu will represent India in the women’s 200m freestyle, aiming for a strong performance.
With a record number of athletes qualifying across a wide range of sports, India is poised for a historic performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The diversity and talent within the Indian contingent highlight the country’s growing prowess on the global sports stage. From shooting and athletics to wrestling and boxing, these athletes represent the best of India’s sporting talent, each aiming to bring glory to the nation. As the countdown to Paris 2024 continues, the entire nation will be cheering on these athletes, hoping for a memorable and successful Olympic campaign.
