Top Indian Women Athletes for 2024 Olympics

Indian athletes are gearing up to showcase their remarkable talent at the Paris Olympics 2024, scheduled from July 26 to August 11. Among them, several women athletes have overcome barriers and emerged as strong contenders.

Judoka Tulika Maan recently secured her spot by winning the continental quota in the +78kg category. Maan, who clinched a silver at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, also boasts a gold medal from the 2019 South Asian Games.

Shooter Shreyasi Singh, an experienced athlete and MLA from Jamui, Bihar, will participate in the women’s trap event. Selected for the 21-member shooting squad, Singh has previously shone in various national and international competitions.

Archer Bhajan Kaur, just 18, made headlines by securing India’s first women’s recurve archery berth for the Paris Olympics. Her gold medal victory at the final world qualifying tournament in Antalya solidified her position.

Shooter Elavenil Valarivan grabbed a gold medal at the Asian Olympic qualifiers in Jakarta. Known for her consistent performance, she aims to excel in the women’s air rifle event, having represented India at the Tokyo Olympics.

Race Walker Priyanka Goswami qualified for the Olympics at the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships in Antalya. A pioneer in her sport, she previously won silver at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Boxer Jaismine Lamboria, the first Indian Army woman to qualify for the Olympics, earned her spot in the 57kg category after a decisive victory in the qualifiers. Her qualification reinstated India’s quota in this category.

Golfer Aditi Ashok, ranked 46th globally, is set to represent India for the third time. She has a commendable record, including a bronze at the 2023 Asian Games and a fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics.

Sailor Nethra Kumanan secured her place at the Paris Olympics under the Emerging Nations Program. She previously competed in Tokyo, becoming the first Indian woman sailor at the Olympics.

Boxer Nikhat Zareen, a two-time World Champion, qualified in 2023. She aims to be the first Indian woman to win an Olympic boxing gold or silver, driven by her consistent performances.

Steeplechase runner Parul Chaudhary set a national record while qualifying, surpassing the previous mark and ensuring her place in the 3000m steeplechase at the Olympics.

These athletes embody resilience and skill, ready to make India proud on the world stage.

Re-reported from the article originally published in She the people.