India Announces Paris 2024 Olympics Contingent

As the Paris Olympics 2024 approaches, India has announced its contingent of 117 athletes and 140 support staff, aiming to surpass its previous best performance of seven medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Leading the contingent is star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, the defending Olympic champion, who has significantly boosted the popularity of the sport in India. Other medal hopefuls include boxer Lovlina Borgohain, golfer Aditi Ashok, and the men's hockey team, which won bronze in Tokyo. The Indian Olympic Association has also faced controversy over the unexplained exclusion of shot putter Abha Khatua, despite her qualification through the world rankings. Additionally, the upcoming Women's Asia Cup will see India and Pakistan face off in a highly anticipated opening match.