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"Pressure Is There, But We View It Positively": Paris Medal Prospect Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy

A medal prospect at the upcoming Paris Olympics, the crack team of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty say they are well equipped to handle the pressure of expectations as they "view it positively". As the Olympic Games approach, the duo acknowledged the high expectations placed on them. During an interaction with former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik on JioCinema's 'Get Set Gold' programme, Rankireddy emphasized their commitment to "make the country proud".

Swimmers Srihari Nataraj, Dhinidhi Desinghu Qualify For Olympics Through 'Universality Quota'

Srihari Nataraj and Dhinidhi Desinghu will compete at the Paris Olympics via the Universality places qualification system, which allows countries to recommend their two highest ranked swimmers for the showpiece if none makes the cut through the regulation process. The Swimming Federation of India (SFI) claimed the "universality places" for both genders after no Indian swimmer qualified for the Paris Games or received a FINA invite based on his or her Olympic Selection time (B time).

Rohan Bopanna Exclusive: Contemplating Retirement, Paris Olympics And More

Ageing like fine wine, India's own tennis superstar Rohan Bopanna is a name that needs no introduction. A player who has carried the Indian flag with pride at every tournament he has featured, Bopanna remains one of the finest athletes, not just in tennis, that the country has produced. At the age of 43 years and 329 days, Bopanna created history by becoming the oldest player in men's tennis to win a Grand Slam title in the Open Era, winning the Australian Open 2024. Who knew that the illustrious triumph would ignite new hunger in the veteran star and he is now gearing up to go for the elusive gold medal at the Paris Olympics. As the Indian contingent begins the final lap of its preparations for the Olympic Games, Bopanna spoke to NDTV in an exclusive chat and shared insights into the marquee tennis star he is.

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"Pressure Is There, But We View It Positively": Paris Medal Prospect Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy

Swimmers Srihari Nataraj, Dhinidhi Desinghu Qualify For Olympics Through 'Universality Quota'

Rohan Bopanna Exclusive: Contemplating Retirement, Paris Olympics And More

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Olympic Maude Charron headlines Canada's weightlifting team at Paris Games