Neeraj Chopra to Lead 28-Member Indian Athletics Contingent to Paris Olympics

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra will lead a 28-member Indian athletics contingent to the Paris Olympics, which will commence on July 26. Chopra, the reigning world champion in javelin throw, skipped the recent Paris leg of the Diamond League to focus on his preparations for the Summer Olympics 2024.

The Indian squad comprises 17 men and 11 women athletes. Race walkers Priyanka Goswami and Akshdeep Singh, who are part of the squad, were the first Indians to qualify for athletics this year. Other notable names include Avinash Sable and Tejinderpal Singh Toor, who won gold medals at the Hangzhou Asian Games.

The Indian 4x400m men's relay team, featuring Muhammed Anas, Muhammed Ajmal, Amoj Jacob, and Rajesh Ramesh, will be closely watched after their qualification at the World Athletics Relay 2024 tournament in Bahamas.

The track and field competition will be held at the Stade de France from August 1 to August 11. "I am confident that this contingent will sustain India's growth trajectory in sports," said Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya during the ceremonial send-off of the Paris-bound athletes and the unveiling of the playing kits of the contingent.

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