The Indian Olympic contingent made a grand entrance in Paris, embarking on a boat journey along the River Seine. Dressed in traditional attire, the athletes waved the Indian tricolor to the enthusiastic crowds lining the historic river.
Prior to the opening ceremony, India launched its Olympic campaign with archery ranking rounds, securing spots in the quarter-finals for both the men's and women's teams. Led by flag-bearers PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal, India’s 117-athlete delegation aims to surpass their record-breaking seven medals from the previous Games. Key contenders include javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, badminton players Lakshya Sen and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty, boxers Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain, wrestler Vinesh Phogat, and the Indian men’s hockey team.
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Published: 27 Jul 2024, 12:40 am IST
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