India is all set to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics with a contingent of around 120 athletes, hoping to improve their previous tally of seven medals at the Tokyo Games. The event, scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 11, will see top Indian athletes such as Dhiraj Bommadevara and Tarundeep Rai compete in the Men's Recurve category. With high hopes and rigorous training, the Indian athletes are ready to make their mark on the international stage.
Nikhat Zareen Aims for Gold at Paris 2024
Nikhat Zareen, India's boxing sensation, has set her sights on winning the coveted gold medal at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The 26-year-old has been in exceptional form lately, claiming the gold medal at the recent Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Background
Boxing has been a part of the Olympic Games since 1904. India has participated in the sport since its inception but has only won a single gold medal, won by Vijender Singh in the middleweight category at the 2008 Beijing Games.
Zareen's journey to boxing began at a young age. She was inspired by her elder sister Shaheen, who was also a boxer. Zareen quickly rose through the ranks and made her mark on the international stage. She won a bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Games and then a silver medal at the 2019 AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships.
Paris 2024 Hopes
Zareen will be competing in the flyweight category (52kg) at the Paris 2024 Games. She is ranked second in the world and is considered one of the favorites for the gold medal. The Indian boxer is confident in her abilities and is determined to make history by becoming the first Indian woman boxer to win an Olympic gold medal.
India's Olympic Contingent
India is expected to send a contingent of around 120 athletes to the 2024 Paris Olympics. The contingent will include top athletes from various sports, including shooting, archery, wrestling, and badminton. The country is hoping to improve its medal tally from the previous Tokyo Games, where it won seven medals (1 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze).
FAQs
1. When will the 2024 Paris Olympics take place? The 2024 Paris Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
2. Who is India's leading boxing medal contender at the Paris 2024 Games? Nikhat Zareen is India's top boxing medal contender at the Paris 2024 Games.
3. What is Nikhat Zareen's world ranking in the flyweight category? Nikhat Zareen is currently ranked second in the world in the flyweight category (52kg).
4. How many medals did India win at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics? India won seven medals (1 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze) at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
5. What is India's target medal tally for the Paris 2024 Olympics? India is hoping to improve its medal tally from the previous Tokyo Games, and is aiming for a total of 10-12 medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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