Here's a detailed overview of the Indian contingent for the Paris 2024 Olympics :
- Size and Composition: Total Athletes: 117 Sports Disciplines: 16 Male Athletes: 70 Female Athletes: 47
- Largest Contingents by Sport: Athletics: 29 participants, Shooting: Second-largest contingent
- Sports Disciplines: 16
- Debutants: 72 athletes (61% of the total contingent)
- Youngest and Oldest Athletes: Youngest Athlete: Dhinidhi Desinghu (14 years old, swimming, 200m freestyle) Oldest Athlete: Rohan Bopanna (44 years old, tennis)
- Previous Medalists: Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, PV Sindhu, Lovlina Borgohain, and the men's hockey team
- Sports Debuts: New Events for India: Women's 100m hurdles Women's 76kg weightlifting
- Previous Performances: Medal Trend: Indian women have outperformed men in the last two Olympics, winning five medals compared to four by men.
- State Representation: Haryana: 24 athletes Punjab: 19 athletes, Tamil Nadu: 13, Uttar Pradesh: 9, Karnataka: 7,Maharashtra: 5, Kerala: 5, Delhi: 5, Uttarakhand: 4, Andra Pradesh: 4, Telangana: 4 and rest.
The current contingent is set to contribute to this legacy with high hopes pinned on both debutants and seasoned athletes. India's participation in the Paris 2024 Olympics continues its long-standing legacy, aiming to build on past successes and bring home a significant medal haul.
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