Indian contingent for Paris Olympics includes 24 servicemen, first participation of female athletes from the services | News Paris Olympics 2024

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Also, 2022 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Havildar Jaismine Lamboria and 2023 Asian Wrestling Championships bronze medallist CPO Ritika Hooda are the two female conscripts who will be participating in the Games for the first time and aim to make history. They will feature in boxing and wrestling respectively, it added.

Sub Amit Panghal (boxing), CPO Tajinderpal Singh Toor (shot put), Sub Avinash Mukund Sable (3000m steeplechase), CPO Muhammed Anas Yahiya, PO (GW) Muhammed Ajmal, Sub Santhosh Kumar Tamilarasan, JWO Mijo Chacko Kurian (men’s 4x400m relay), JWO Abdulla Aboobacker (triple jump), Sub Tarundeep Rai, Sub Dhiraj Bommadevara (archery) and Nb Sub Sandeep Singh (shooting) are among the service personnel who will strive to bring glory to the nation.

In a recent post on X, the Indian Army stated, “13 #IndianArmy athletes will participate in 7 disciplines at the #ParisOlympics2024. The formidable presence of the Indian Army includes athletes known for their exceptional skills and past achievements on the global stage.”

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi recently held a video conference with the Indian Army athletes who will be participating in the upcoming Paris Olympics.