India’s star javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, will lead a strong team of 28 athletes at the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024. He won gold at the Tokyo Games and is the current world champion. Instead of competing in the Paris Diamond League, he’s getting ready for the big event in Paris.
Chopra, at 26, stands as a pillar of strength in a squad comprising 17 men and 11 women athletes. Among the notable names joining him are Asian Games champions Avinash Sable and Tejinderpal Singh Toor, alongside sprint hurdler Jyothi Yarraji. The men’s 4x400m relay team, which caused a stir by outpacing the USA at the World Championships, also promises thrilling performances with athletes like Muhammed Anas and Amoj Jacob.
The track and field events will unfold at the iconic Stade de France from August 1 to August 11. This edition of the Olympics introduces new dynamics with the marathon race walk mixed-relay event, though the men’s 50km race walk is notably absent from the programme.
The Indian contingent boasts a diverse lineup of talent across various disciplines, including Avinash Sable (3,000m steeplechase), Tajinderpal Singh Toor (shot put), and Kiran Pahal (400m), among others. With preparations underway and expectations soaring, all eyes are set on Chopra and his compatriots as they aim to leave an indelible mark on the global stage once more.
Men: Avinash Sable (3,000m steeplechase), Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Kumar Jena (javelin throw), Tajinderpal Singh Toor (shot put), Praveen Chithravel, Abulla Aboobacker (triple jump), Akshdeep Singh, Vikash Singh, Paramjeet Singh Bisht (20km race walk), Muhammed Anas, Muhammed Ajmal, Amoj Jacob, Santhosh Tamilarasan, Rajesh Ramesh (4x400m relay), Mijo Chacko Kurian (4x400m relay), Suraj Panwar (race walk mixed marathon), Sarvesh Anil Kushare (High Jump).