India is sending the biggest ever contingent of 81 athletes to Olympics this year in London. There
are a few of them however that are above the rest.
MC Mary Kom is one of the foremost woman boxer in the world. She has won the world championships 5 times already and also has the Arjuna, Padma Shri and Khel Ratna awards respectively to her credit. A mother of two, Mary Kom aka Magnificent Mary hails from Manipur is currently one of the foremost medal hopefuls among the Indian contingent.
The Archery team comprises of athletes like Rahul Banerjee and Deepika Kumari. Rahul brought India its first gold in the sport when he won in the youth world championship. Deepika is the current world champion archer and has won golds in the Commonwealth games. Together with Tarundeep Rai, Bombayla Devi and Chekrovolu Swuro, the archery team is all set for victory.
Saina Nehwal is currently ranked at no 5 in the world. With 21 titles under her belt she is one of the most feared names on the court. With a Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, an Arjuna and a Padma Shri to her credit, a gold medal in the Olympics will only add to her great track record.
Last but not the least the shooting team with Ronjan Sodhi and Gagan Narang is a sure shot victory. Sodhi has won successive world cup titles and won silvers in the Commonwealth games. Narang on the other hand, has won golds in two Commonwealth games. He is the first Indian to win World Cup golds in all 3 Olympic Rifle events. He is also an Arjuna awardee.
These players are at the top of the pack when it comes to their sport.
28 year old Vikas Gowda, one of the most talented discus thrower. Born in Mysore, and brought up in Maryland, USA,
he won a silver when he took part in the Asian Championships held in Incheon. In 2010 he
won a bronze in the Asian Games and in the Commonwealth games. He even smashed
his own record this year after achieving a 66.28m and clinching gold at
Oklahoma. Vikas continues to be in great form and we are all hoping he will clinch a medal in London.
MC Mary Kom is one of the foremost woman boxer in the world. She has won the world championships 5 times already and also has the Arjuna, Padma Shri and Khel Ratna awards respectively to her credit. A mother of two, Mary Kom aka Magnificent Mary hails from Manipur is currently one of the foremost medal hopefuls among the Indian contingent.
The Archery team comprises of athletes like Rahul Banerjee and Deepika Kumari. Rahul brought India its first gold in the sport when he won in the youth world championship. Deepika is the current world champion archer and has won golds in the Commonwealth games. Together with Tarundeep Rai, Bombayla Devi and Chekrovolu Swuro, the archery team is all set for victory.
Saina Nehwal is currently ranked at no 5 in the world. With 21 titles under her belt she is one of the most feared names on the court. With a Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, an Arjuna and a Padma Shri to her credit, a gold medal in the Olympics will only add to her great track record.
Last but not the least the shooting team with Ronjan Sodhi and Gagan Narang is a sure shot victory. Sodhi has won successive world cup titles and won silvers in the Commonwealth games. Narang on the other hand, has won golds in two Commonwealth games. He is the first Indian to win World Cup golds in all 3 Olympic Rifle events. He is also an Arjuna awardee.
These players are at the top of the pack when it comes to their sport.
-IOS Sports and Entertainment
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