The 10 Indian hopefuls for the Rio Olumpics
Would we see the national anthem being played at the Olympics? Last time that happened was when Abhinav Bindra won gold in Beijing.

Jitu Rai
Age: 26
Shooting
Perhaps India’s biggest medals chance lies in Jitu’s hands.
Sania Mirza & Rohan Bopanna
Age: 29 & 36
Tennis
Sania is in the form of her life, doubles wise. Will Bopanna be lucky for her?
Abhinav Bindra
Age: 33
Shooting
It’s Bindra’s last Olympics, can we see a 2008 repeat?
Deepika Kumari
Age: 22
Will this world champion archer be lucky this time?
Shiva Thapa
Boxing
Shiva Thapa was the fi rst out of all Indian pugilists to qualify for the Olympics.
Heena Siddhu
Age: 26
Shooting
She is India’s best bet among the women at Rio. A world record is proof.
Saina Nehwal
Age: 26
Badminton
She is the biggest name on the Indian Olympic contingent and for a reason.
Yogeshwar Dutt
Age: 33
Wrestling
Will a bronze be bettered with a silver (like Sushil) or gold medal?
Indian Hockey Team
They have beaten all the big teams in the last two years.
Vikas Krishan Yadav
Age: 25
Boxing
This 75-kg category boxer has an Asian Games gold and bronze and World C’ship bronze.
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