1. Neeraj Chopra
He made history at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021) by winning the gold medal in javelin throw. This was India’s first Olympic gold in track and field, a monumental achievement for the country.
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2. PV Sindhu
She won a silver medal in women’s badminton at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and a bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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3. sakshi malik
She made history by winning a bronze medal in wrestling at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, becoming the first Indian female wrestler to win an Olympic medal.
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4. mary kom
She won a bronze medal in women’s flyweight boxing at the 2012 London Olympics. Her success has made her one of India’s most celebrated boxers.
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5. sushil kumar
earned a bronze medal in wrestling at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and a silver at the 2012 London Olympics, significantly contributing to India’s wrestling success.
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6. yogeshwar dutt
Dutt secured a bronze medal in wrestling at the 2012 London Olympics, adding to India’s impressive wrestling achievements.
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7. abhinav bindra
he made history by winning India’s first-ever individual Olympic gold medal in the 10m air rifle shooting event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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8. vijender singh
He won a bronze medal in boxing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, marking a major achievement for Indian boxing on the world stage.
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9. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
He won a silver medal in shooting at the 2004 Athens Olympics, making him a prominent figure in Indian shooting sports.
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10. Leander Paes
He won a bronze medal in men’s singles tennis at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. His success in tennis has made him a prominent figure in Indian sports history.
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