Neeraj Chopra, the gold medalist from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, is one of the 24 armed forces personnel who will represent India at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Indian contingent, consisting of 117 athletes, will compete in the global event starting from July 26.
The Miinistry of Defence announced on Saturday that the inclusion of two women participants from the armed forces in the Olympic contingent is a historic first. This milestone marks the debut of female service athletes representing India at the Olympic level.