Throughout the years, India has produced a remarkable roster of athletes; from conquering podiums to inspiring a nation, these top Indian Olympians have left an indelible mark on the world of sports.
Neeraj is a javelin thrower who was the first Indian track and field athlete to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games.
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PV Sindhu has been honored with prestigious awards like the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Padma Shri for her skill in badminton.
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Saina is a badminton player who was the first Indian badminton player to win an Olympic medal by winning the bronze in 2012.
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Mirabai Chanu is a weightlifter who won the silver medal in the women's 49kg category in the2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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Bajrang is a freestyle wrestler who won the gold medal in the men's 65kg freestyle wrestling category at the 2018 Asian Games.
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Mary is the only female boxer to have won a medal in each of the first seven World Championships.
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Manika Batra is a table tennis player who became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal in table tennis at the Commonwealth Games.
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Sushil is one of the most successful Indian wrestlers, and won a silver medal in the men's 66kg category at the 2012 London Olympics.
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P.R. Sreejesh, is a prominent field hockey player who was named the Best Goalkeeper at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
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Avinash is a steeplechase specialist who broke the national record in the men's 3000m steeplechase event at the 2019 Asian Athletics Championships.
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