DOB: 24th December, 1997|Hometown: Haryana

The Golden Boy of the Indian Track and Field scene, Neeraj Chopra has scripted a meteoric rise with the javelin in his hand. His international acclaim across the Asian and the Commonwealth Games, the World Championships and the Olympics has drawn praise from all quarters.
In 2024 Paris, he will be one of only five returning Indian medallists to participate in the competition.

Achievements:

• Gold – 2020 Olympic Games (Javelin Throw)
• Gold – 2023 World Championships (Javelin Throw)
• Gold – 2018 Asian Games (Javelin Throw)
• Gold – 2022 Asian Games (Javelin Throw)
• Gold – 2018 Commonwealth Games (Javelin Throw)
• Gold – 2017 Asian Championships (Javelin Throw)

DOB: 31st August, 2004|Hometown: Haryana

An emerging talent of Indian sport, wrestler Antim Panghal scripted history by becoming the first Indian female wrestler to claim the title of U-20 World Champion, and defended a year after. Antim claimed Bronze at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games (53 kg) and Silver at the 2023 Astana Asian Championships (53 kg).

She was crowned the 'Rising Star of the Year' award in the United World Wrestling (UWW) Awards for 2023.

The Paris 2024 Olympics will be Antim’s first foray in the global spectacle.

Achievements:

• Bronze - 2022 Asian Games (53 kg)
• Silver - 2023 Asian Championships (53 kg)
• Gold - 2022 U-20 World Championships (53kg)
• Gold - 2023 U-20 World Championships (53kg)

DOB: 23/10/2003 | Hometown: Haryana

Born on October 23, 2003, in Bhiwani, Haryana, Preeti Sai Pawar is a rising star in Indian boxing. Coming from a Jat family with a rich athletic background, Preeti was inspired by her parents, both former athletes, to pursue sports from a young age. Recognizing her potential, they encouraged her to follow her dreams.
Preeti's hard work and dedication paid off when she earned a spot on the Indian boxing team for the 2022 Asian Games. Her journey from a small town in Haryana to representing India on the international stage is a testament to her talent and determination.

Achievements:

• 2022: Asian Games – Bronze
• 2022: Asian Amateur Boxing Championships – Bronze
• 2021: Khelo India Youth Games – GOLD
• 2021: Youth Asian Championships – SILVER
• 2020: Khelo India Youth Games – SILVER

DOB: 15th April, 1995|Hometown: Uttar Pradesh

Lond-distance runner Parul Chaudhary will be featuring in the 3000m Steeplechase and the 5000m competitions at the Paris Olympics, as the only Indian Track and Field athlete to feature in two events at this edition of the Olympiad.

She was the first Indian runner to mark a sub-9 minute time (8:57.19) in the women’s 3000m, breaking the National Record in 2022 at the Sound Running Sunset Tour 1 in Los Angeles.

Achievements:

• Gold – 2022 Asian Games (5000m)
• Silver – 2022 Asian Games (3000m Steeplechase)

DOB: 13th September, 1994 |Hometown: Maharashtra

Avinash’s journey has been a tale of grit and determination, going from strength to strength on the track.

In 2018, Avinash created history by shattering a 37-year-old national record with a time of 8:29.80 at the National Championships. In just over five years, he has broken the Men’s 3000m Steeplechase National Record 10 times, shaving almost 20 seconds off in the process!

Achievements:

• Gold – 2022 Asian Games (3000m steeplechase)
• Silver – 2022 Asian Games (5000m)

D.O.B. – 2nd May, 1998 | Hometown – Delhi

Jacob was part of India’s gold medal winning 4 x400 metres Relay team at the Asian Athletics Championships, 2017, and give India its first Gold at the event since Seoul 1975.

The dedicated young sprinter competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the Men’s 4x400m Relay event, where the Indian team broke the Asian and National records and clocked a time of 3:00.25.

Achievements:

• Gold – 2022 Asian Games (Men's 4x400m Relay)
• Gold – 2017 Asian Championships (4x400m Relay)

D.O.B. – 1st June, 1998 | Hometown – Kerala

A soccer player-turned sprinter, Muhammed Ajmal’s story on the track has witnessed him claim Asian and national glory on the relay front with aplomb. 

After a Gold at the National Federation Cup in 2021 and another at the 2022 Indian Grand Prix, Muhammed shot to fame after his exploits at the 2022 Asian Games. 

Achievements:

Gold – 2022 Asian Games (Men’s 4x400m Relay team) 

Silver – 2022 Asian Games (Mixed 4x400m Relay)

D.O.B. – 16 July 1995 | Hometown – Kerala

Hailing from Panambur in Kerala, Mijo Chacko Kurian is another of India’s rising sprinters, who will be looking to raise the standards as part of Team India at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The 4x400m Men’s Relay specialist has previously participated in the Asian Championships, the World Athletic Championships, and the Asian Games.

Achievements:

• Gold – 2022 Asian Games (Men’s 4x400m Relay)
• Silver – 2023 Asian Championship

D.O.B. - 28th March, 1999 | Hometown – Tamil Nadu

Rajesh Ramesh’s athletics career has seen him climb the ladder inspiringly, from holding the position of a ticket checker at Tiruchchirappalli Railway Station to claiming accolades at international competitions.

Achievements:

• Gold – 2022 Asian Games (Men’s 4x400m Relay team)
• Silver – 2022 Asian Games (Mixed 4x400m Relay)
• Silver – 2023 Asian Athletics Championships

D.O.B. – 1 January 1998 | Hometown – Tamil Nadu

The speedster from Tamil Nadu will be expecting to put in a show on the global stage at the Paris Olympics with Team India, after his steady progress on the track. He picked up the top spot on the podium with a 3:06.75 finish (4x400 Metres Relay) at the 2023 National Championships in Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar (IND)

Achievements:

1. Gold – 2023 National Championships (4x400m Relay)

DOB: 16/07/2000|Hometown: Andhra Pradesh

Jyothika Sri Dandi, born on July 16, 2000, is a rising star in Indian athletics. Hailing from Tanuku, Andhra Pradesh, she was inspired by her father, Srinivasa Rao, a bodybuilder, to pursue athletics. Her breakthrough came in 2021 when she won the Indian U23 National Championships in the 400m.

In 2023, Jyothika became the Indian national champion in the 400m with a time of 53.26 seconds. She also secured a bronze medal in the women's 4x400m relay at the Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok. In 2024, she set a personal best of 52.73 seconds at the Indian National Championships and played a crucial role in the Indian 4x400m relay team’s qualification for the Paris Olympics at the World Relays Championships in Nassau, Bahamas.

Achievements:

2023: Asian Athletics Championships - BRONZE

DOB: 05/06/1990|Hometown: Karnataka

Machettira Raju Poovamma, born on June 5, 1990, is a distinguished Indian sprinter specializing in the 400 meters. She has competed in the 2016 Olympics and won gold medals in the 4x400m relay at the 2014 and 2018 Asian Games, as well as the 2013 and 2017 Asian Championships. Individually, she secured a silver and a bronze at the Asian Championships. Poovamma received the Arjuna Award in 2015 for her contributions to athletics.

Hailing from Mangalore, Poovamma holds a bachelor's degree in business management and has a brother, MR Manju, who also competed in the 400m. Her career highlights include winning silver in the 400m and gold in the 4x400m relay at the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games, and multiple golds at the Asian Grands Prix. She was part of the record-breaking relay team at the 2014 Asian Games and the gold-winning team at the 2017 Asian Athletics Championships.

Achievements:

• 2019: Asian Championships - SILVER
• 2018: Asian Games – GOLD
• 2016: South Asian Games – GOLD
• 2014: Asian Games – GOLD

DOB: 20/09/1998|Hometown: Tamil Nadu

Vithya Ramraj, born on September 20, 1998, is a standout Indian athlete from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, renowned for her prowess in the 100m and 400m hurdles, and the 400 meters. A three-time national champion, Vithya made headlines by equaling P.T. Usha’s long-standing Indian national record of 55.42 seconds in the 400m hurdles at the 2022 Asian Games, where she also clinched a bronze medal. Additionally, she contributed to a silver medal in the 4x400m mixed relay.

Raised in Coimbatore, Vithya’s journey in athletics began at Erode Girls Sports School, supported by her family and a sports scholarship. Initially competing in sprints, she now excels in both the 400m and 400m hurdles while also continuing her sprint events. In 2023, Vithya participated in several key tournaments, showcasing her versatility and skill on the track.

Achievements:
2022: Asian Games – SILVER

D.O.B. – 23rd December, 2000| Hometown – Haryana

A disciplined pugilist with a fearless style of boxing, Nishant Dev promises to be one of India’s medal hopes in the ring at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

As someone who has been at the Inspire Institute of Sport from the beginning, Nishant is gearing up to appear in his maiden Olympics, at Paris 2024.

Achievements:

1. Bronze – 2023 World Championships (71kg category)

DOB: 05/06/2001|Hometown: Tamil Nadu

Born on June 5, 2001, in Tamil Nadu, Praveen Chithravel's rise from humble beginnings to national fame is truly inspiring. Growing up in the Thanjavur district, his father's work as a daily wage laborer and his mother's dedication at home shaped his early life. Despite financial hardships, Praveen's passion for sports drove him to train hard.

At 17, he won a bronze medal at the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires and a gold at the inaugural Khelo India School Games. His career highlight came at the 61st Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships in Chennai, where he joined the elite group of Indian athletes to cross the 17-meter mark in triple jump, achieving a stunning 17.18 meters.

Overcoming poverty, Praveen's relentless dedication has made him a top-tier Indian athlete and the national record holder in triple jump. His journey is a testament to hard work and determination, inspiring many across the country.

Achievements:

• 2022: National Inter State Senior Athletics – GOLD
• 2019: Federation Cup – GOLD
• 2018: Youth Olympics Games – BRONZE

D.O.B. – 17th January, 1996 | Hometown – Kerala

A talented athlete hungry to make his mark, Abdulla Aboobacker has scaled great heights thanks to his consistency and competitive spirit.

His career curve as a triple jumper has seen Abdulla bring Asian and Commonwealth competition medals back to India.

Achievements:

1. Gold – 2023 Asian Athletics Championships (Triple Jump)
2. Silver – 2022 Commonwealth Games (Triple Jump)

D.O.B. – 24th December, 2001| Hometown – Tamil Nadu

Jeswin Aldrin’s perseverance and pursuit of excellence has found him carve a promising career on the athletics track. This is embodied by his silver medal at the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships, as well as his National Record-breaking performance in men's Long Jump event at the second AFI National Jumps Competition. He rewrote the record with a leap of 8.42 metres.

Achievements:

1. Silver – Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, 2023

DOB: 05/02/2002 |Hometown: Uttarakhand

Born on February 5, 2002, in Maroda village, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, Ankita Dhyani is an exceptional middle-distance and long-distance runner. Growing up at a high altitude of 1400m, she trained alongside the big boys preparing for Army selections, honing her skills and building remarkable endurance.

Ankita’s hard work and dedication led her to be named in the Indian athletics team for the 5000m event at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Her outstanding performance secured her qualification for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, where she will represent India in the women's 5000m event.

Ankita’s journey from a small village in Uttarakhand to the global stage of athletics is a testament to her determination and talent.

Achievements:

• 2021: Federation Cup Junior u-20 Athletics Championships – GOLD
• 2021: Junior National Championships – GOLD
• 2020: Khelo India Youth games – GOLD

DOB: 20/07/1997 | Hometown: Haryana

Nisha Dahiya is an accomplished Indian wrestler whose journey in the sport has been marked by determination and resilience. She made headlines at the 2021 U23 World Wrestling Championships, clinching a bronze medal in the women's freestyle 65 kg event. Continuing her impressive run, Nisha competed in the women's freestyle 68 kg event at the 2022 World Wrestling Championships, narrowly missing a podium finish.

In 2023, Nisha showcased her prowess by winning a silver medal at the Asian Wrestling Championships.

Achievements:

• 2023: Asian Championships – SILVER
• 2021: World U23 Championships – BRONZE

D.O.B. – 20.01.1996|Hometown – Faridkot, Punjab, India

Sandeep Singh is holds the designation of a Naib Subedar in the Indian Army, and has served in the Siachen glacier, the world's highest battlefield. His foray into shooting came through while being stationed at the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh.

He finished fifth in the 2023 World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team category, with a qualification mark of 629.1.

At the 2024 Asian Championships in Jakarta, he scored a qualification of 633.4 10m Air Rifle (Men) category.

Achievements:

D.O.B. – 16.01.2004|Hometown – Haryana

Ramita Jindal brings a superb medal haul to the table despite her young age. She won the World Champion’s crown in the 10m Air Rifle junior event at the ISSF World Championship (Rifle/Pistol) in Cairo in 2022.

Her continental glory continued in the Asian Games in 2023, as she finished on the podium in both the team and individual Air Rifle events.

Achievements:

1. Silver – 2022 Asian Games (10m air rifle team)
2. Bronze – 2022 Asian Games (10m air rifle – individual)

D.O.B. – 02.08.1999| Hometown – Gujarat

A love affair with shooting began for Elavenil Valarivan at an early age, and she has continued to impress on the global stage, establishing herself as a household name in the Indian shooting contingent.

Achievements:

1. Silver – 2018 World Championships, Changwon (10m Air Rifle Women Junior)
2. Bronze – 2022 World Championships, Cairo (Air Rifle Team Women)
3. Gold – 2023 World Cup, Rio de Janeiro (10m Air Rifle Women)
4. Gold – 2022 World Cup, Baku (Air Rifle Team Women)
5. Gold – 2021 World Cup, New Delhi (10m Air Rifle Mixed Team)
6. Gold – 2019 World Cup, Rio de Janeiro (10m Air Rifle Women)
7. Gold – 2019 Asian Championship, Taoyuan (10m Air Rifle Women)

D.O.B. – 24 January 1999|Hometown – Punjab

An established name in the Indian shooting scene, Arjun Babuta has consistently won medals through the global ranks, including the ISSF Junior World Cup, Asian Championships, World Cup and the World Championships.

In the 2024 national Olympic Selection Trials (OST), Arjun exceeded the existing finals world record in men’s 10M Air Rifle.

Achievements:

1. Gold – 2022 World Championships, Cairo (Air Rifle Team Men)
2. Gold – 2022 World Cup, Changwon (Air Rifle Team Men)
3. Gold - 2022 World Cup, Changwon (10m Air Rifle Men)

D.O.B. – 09.09.2001|Hometown – Rajasthan/ Punjab

Sift Kaur Sarma holds the World Record for the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Women, achieved in 2023 with a mark of 469.6. She is a dual medallist from the 2022 Asian Games with Team India.

Achievements:

1. Gold – 2022 Asian Games (Women's 50 metre rifle three positions)
2. Silver – 2022 Asian Games (Women's 50 metre rifle three positions team)

D.O.B. – 21.06.2002|Hometown – Punjab

Vijayveer Sindhu’s silver at the 2024 Asian Shooting Championships in the Men’s 25m rapid fire pistol event earned him a spot in the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Achievements:

1. Bronze – 2022 Asian Games (Men's 25m rapid fire pistol team)
2. Silver – 2024 Asian Shooting Championships (Men’s 25m rapid fire pistol)
3. Gold – 2021 World Cup, New Delhi (25m Rapid Fire Pistol Mixed Team)

D.O.B. – 01.01.2005 | Hometown – Hyderabad

Having tried her hands at different sports, shooting was the ultimate choice for Esha Singh.

Esha made her way to India's 15th quota place for the Paris Olympic Games following her victory with a gold medal at the Asian qualification tournament in Jakarta in 2024.

Achievements:

1. Gold – 2023 World Championships (10m air pistol mixed team)
2. Gold – 2023 World Championships (25m pistol team)
3. Gold – 2022 Asian Games (25m pistol team)
4. Silver – 2022 Asian Games (25m pistol)

D.O.B. – 06.06.1987|Hometown – Tamil Nadu

A veteran of the shooting stage in India, Prithviraj Tondaiman is set to make his debut in the Olympics at Paris. He takes the distinction of being the first shooter from Tamil Nadu to participate in the Olympics.

Following his bronze win at the ISSF World Cup Shotgun, Lonato (Italy), he became the only Indian shooter on the podium at the event.

Achievements:

1. Bronze – 2023 ISSF World Cup Shotgun, Lonato (Italy) (Men’s trap)
2. Bronze – 2023 ISSF World Cup Shotgun, Doha (Men’s trap)

D.O.B. – 10.12.1991| Hometown – Delhi

Rajeshwari Kumari qualified for India's seventh shooting quota to the Paris Olympics, as she earned a fifth spot in the Women's Trap final at the ISSF World Championships in Baku 2023. In doing so, she became just the second Indian shooter in history to win an Olympic quota in the Women's Trap event.

Rajeshwari is the daughter of Randhir Singh, who became India's first gold medallist in shooting in the 1978 Bangkok Asiad.

Achievements:

1. Silver – 2022 Asian Games (Women's trap team)
2. Silver – 2021 ISSF World Cup, Cairo (Trap Team Women)
3. Gold – 2021 ISSF World Cup, New Delhi (Trap Team Women)

D.O.B. – 29 August 1991|Hometown – Bihar

The 2024 Paris Olympics will be a debut in the global games for Shreyasi Singh. She was conferred the Arjuna Award in 2018.

Achievements:

1. Gold – 2018 Commonwealth Games (Double Trap)
2. Bronze – 2014 Incheon Asian Games (Double Trap Team)

D.O.B. – 01.07.1998| Hometown – Rajasthan

Achievements:

1. Silver – 2022 Asian Games, Hangzhou (Men’s Skeet)
2. Bronze – 2022 Asian Games, Hangzhou (Men’s Skeet Team)
3. Silver – 2024 Asian Championships, Kuwait City (Skeet Men)
4. Silver – 2023 Asian Championships, Changwon (Skeet Mixed Team)

D.O.B. – 04.07.1996 | Hometown – Rajasthan

Maheshwari Chauhan came second in the Women's Skeet event at the 2024 ISSF Final Olympic Shotgun Qualification Championship in Doha, Qatar, which secured her place in the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Achievements:

1. Bronze – 2024 Asian Championships, Kuwait City (Skeet Women)
2. Bronze – 2017 Asian Championships, Astana (Skeet Women)

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