List of Indian Athletes Qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024

As the anticipation for the Paris Olympics 2024 intensifies, India looks forward to building on its historic performance from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Tokyo was a landmark event for India, not only because it sent its largest contingent of 124 athletes but also because it was the nation’s most successful Olympics to date, with a total of seven medals, including a groundbreaking gold in men’s javelin throw by Neeraj Chopra. This achievement has set the stage for greater expectations as India eyes the Paris Olympics with the hope of increasing both its athlete representation and medal tally.

The path to Paris has been marked by significant milestones, with Indian athletes across various disciplines securing their spots at the upcoming Games. The qualification process, involving both direct qualifications through meeting specified standards and quota places won by the country, highlights the multifaceted talent within the nation’s sporting ecosystem.

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List of Indian Athletes Qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024

Number	Athlete	Sport	Event	Status
1	Bhowneesh Mendiratta	Shooting	Men’s trap	Quota
2	Rudrankksh Patil	Shooting	Men’s 10m air rifle	Quota
3	Swapnil Kusale	Shooting	Men’s 50m rifle 3 positions	Quota
4	Akhil Sheoran	Shooting	Men’s 50m rifle 3 positions	Quota
5	Mehuli Ghosh	Shooting	Women’s 10m air rifle	Quota
6	Sift Kaur Samra	Shooting	Women’s 50m rifle 3 positions	Quota
7	Rajeshwari Kumari	Shooting	Women’s trap	Quota
8	Akshdeep Singh	Athletics	Men’s 20km race walk	Direct (Met qualifying standard)
9	Priyanka Goswami	Athletics	Women’s 20km race walk	Direct (Met qualifying standard)
10	Vikas Singh	Athletics	Men’s 20km race walk	Direct (Met qualifying standard)
11	Paramjeet Bisht	Athletics	Men’s 20km race walk	Direct (Met qualifying standard)
12	Murali Sreeshankar	Athletics	Men’s long jump	Direct (Met qualifying standard)
13	Avinash Sable	Athletics	Men’s 3000m steeplechase	Direct (Met qualifying standard)
14	Neeraj Chopra	Athletics	Men’s javelin throw	Direct (Met qualifying standard)
15	Parul Chaudhary	Athletics	Women’s 3000m steeplechase	Direct (Met qualifying standard)
16	Antim Panghal	Wrestling	Women’s 53kg	Quota
17	Nikhat Zareen	Boxing	Women’s 50kg	Quota
18	Preeti Pawar	Boxing	Women’s 54kg	Quota
19	Parveen Hooda	Boxing	Women’s 57kg	Quota
20	Lovlina Borgohain	Boxing	Women’s 75kg	Quota
21	Kishore Jena	Athletics	Men’s javelin throw	Direct (Met qualifying standard)
22	Team India	Hockey	Men’s hockey	Direct
23	Sarabjot Singh	Shooting	Men’s 10m air pistol	Quota
24	Arjun Babuta	Shooting	Men’s 10m air rifle	Quota
25	Tilottama Sen	Shooting	Women’s 10m air rifle	Quota
26	Manu Bhaker	Shooting	Women’s 25m pistol	Quota
27	Anish Bhanwala	Shooting	Men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol	Quota
28	Shriyanka Sadangi	Shooting	Women’s 50m rifle 3 positions	Quota
29	Dhiraj Bommadevara	Archery	Men’s recurve	Quota
30	Varun Tomar	Shooting	Men’s 10m air pistol	Quota
31	Esha Singh	Shooting	Women’s 10m air pistol	Quota
32	Rhythm Sangwan	Shooting	Women’s 25m pistol	Quota
33	Vijayveer Sidhu	Shooting	Men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol	Quota
34	Raiza Dhillon	Shooting	Women’s skeet	Quota
35	Anantjeet Singh Naruka	Shooting	Men’s skeet	Quota
36	Suraj Panwar	Athletics	Men’s 20km race walk	Direct (Met qualifying standard)
37	Servin Sebastian	Athletics	Men’s 20km race walk	Direct (Met qualifying standard)
38	Arshpreet Singh	Athletics	Men’s 20km race walk	Direct (Met qualifying standard)
39	Vishnu Saravanan	Sailing	Men’s One-Person Dinghy	Quota
40	Anush Agarwalla	Equestrian	Dressage	Quota

Shooting

India’s shooting contingent has shown exceptional skill, securing quota places across all Olympic shooting categories for the first time. This achievement reflects the depth of talent and the rigorous training regimens followed by Indian shooters. Noteworthy qualifiers include Bhowneesh Mendiratta in Men’s Trap and Mehuli Ghosh in Women’s 10m Air Rifle, among others, who are expected to be strong medal contenders in Paris.

Athletics

Athletics has traditionally been a cornerstone of the Olympic Games, and India’s athletes have made significant strides in this area. With Neeraj Chopra leading the charge in the Men’s Javelin Throw, India’s athletics team looks promising. The qualification of race walkers like Priyanka Goswami and Akshdeep Singh, alongside long jumpers and steeplechasers, showcases India’s growing prowess in track and field events.

Wrestling

Wrestling has been a source of Olympic medals for India in the past, and Paris 2024 seems no different. With athletes like Antim Panghal securing quotas in women’s wrestling, India is poised to continue its tradition of excellence in this fiercely competitive sport.

Boxing

Boxing is another discipline where India has consistently performed well. Athletes such as Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain, who have qualified in their respective weight categories, carry hopes of building on India’s rich boxing legacy by aiming for the podium in Paris.

Archery and Equestrian

Dhiraj Bommadevara in Men’s Recurve Archery and Anush Agarwalla in Equestrian Dressage have qualified, highlighting the diversity of India’s sporting talent. These sports require a unique blend of precision, focus, and synergy with the horse, in the case of equestrian events, showcasing the multifaceted nature of Olympic competition.

Sailing

Vishnu Saravanan has qualified in the Men’s One Person Dinghy event, marking a significant achievement for Indian sailing. Sailing is a test of skill, strategy, and endurance, and Saravanan’s participation underscores the broadening scope of India’s Olympic aspirations.

Hockey

The Indian Men’s Hockey Team has secured its spot at Paris 2024, carrying forward the legacy of a sport that has brought India much glory in the past. The team’s qualification is a testament to its resilience, teamwork, and the rich tradition of hockey in India.