Key Indian Female Athletes to Watch at Paris 2024
Indian athletes are gearing up for the Paris Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August, ready to showcase their talents across various sports. Among them, several remarkable female athletes have qualified and are set to make their country proud:
Bhajan Kaur made history in archery by securing India’s first women’s individual recurve archery spot for Paris 2024 with a decisive win in Antalya.
Jaismine Lamboria, the first woman from the Indian Army to qualify, will compete in boxing’s 57 kg category after a dominant performance in the qualifiers.
Tulika Maan secured her place in judo’s +78kg category through the continental quota, boasting previous successes at the Commonwealth and Asian Games.
Aditi Ashok, a seasoned golfer with a world ranking of 46, is preparing for her third Olympic appearance, aiming to build on her fourth-place finish in Tokyo and a bronze at the Asian Games.
Nethra Kumanan, the first Indian woman sailor at the Olympics, qualified through the Emerging Nations Program, highlighting her achievement in sailing.
Nikhat Zareen, a two-time World Champion in boxing, earned her spot after consistent performances, eyeing India’s first Olympic gold or silver in women’s boxing.
Parul Chaudhary set a new national record in the women’s 3000m steeplechase, securing her spot with a standout performance at the World Athletics Championships.
These athletes exemplify India’s strength and determination, ready to shine on the global stage at Paris 2024.
Re-reported from the article originally published in She the People.
