Indian-Origin Athletes to Watch at Paris 2024 Olympics

Various Indian-origin athletes, representing countries like the USA, France, Singapore, and Canada, are set to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Highlighted athletes include tennis player Rajeev Ram, table tennis stars Prithika Pavade and Kanak Jha, sprinter Shanti Pereira, and wrestler Amar Dhesi.

India will not be confined to solely its national contingent at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Several Indian-origin athletes representing other countries are also making waves as the games approach.

Rajeev Ram, an accomplished tennis player born in Denver to Indian parents, will compete for the USA in men's doubles. Renowned for his impressive track record, the 40-year-old has clinched five Grand Slam titles and secured mixed doubles gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics with Venus Williams.

In the realm of table tennis, Prithika Pavade of France and Kanak Jha of the USA bring promising talents. Pavade, a 19-year-old from Paris, will compete in multiple events, while Jha, a four-time U.S. National Champion, will vie in the men's singles event.

Singapore's Sprint Queen, Shanti Pereira, roots tracing back to Kerala, will represent her country in the women's 100m race. Pereira, honored with 'Sportswoman of the Year' in Singapore, recently ended a 49-year drought for her nation by winning a track and field medal at the Asian Games.

Rounding out the list is Canadian wrestler Amar Dhesi, born in Surrey to parents from Punjab. The 28-year-old, who debuted at Tokyo 2020, will compete in the men's 125kg freestyle event, bringing his Commonwealth and Pan American championship titles to Paris.

(With inputs from agencies.)