Promising Indian women athletes for Paris Olympics 2024

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ndian athletes are set to showcase their talent at the Paris Olympics 2024, running from July 26 to August 11. Among the women athletes to watch are:

Tulika Maan (Judo): A +78kg category judoka, Maan earned her Olympic spot through the continental quota. She secured a silver at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and a gold at the 2019 South Asian Games.

Aditi Ashok (Golf): Ranked 46th globally, Ashok will compete in her third Olympics. She previously finished fourth in Tokyo 2021 and won bronze at the 2023 Asian Games.

Nethra Kumanan (Sailing): Kumanan, the first Indian woman sailor to qualify for the Olympics, secured her Paris spot through the Emerging Nations Program.

Nikhat Zareen (Boxing): A two-time World Champion and Asian Games bronze medallist, Zareen aims to win India’s first Olympic gold or silver in boxing.

Parul Chaudhary (Steeplechase): Chaudhary qualified for Paris by setting a new national record in the women’s 3000m steeplechase with a time of 9:15.31 at the World Athletics Championships in Hungary.

These athletes exemplify dedication and skill, breaking barriers and inspiring future generations.

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