8 Indians form #IAmTeamIndia, and get set to make their debut in Rio Olympics starting this week. The excitement, anticipation and buzz are making all of us hopeful for some Olympics medals this time. Let's introduce you to these athletes who are going to be in Rio de Janeiro for their first ever games, as part of India’s largest ever contingent for Olympics. 

Sandeep Tomar, Wrestling

From being a part of local dangals at his hometown Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh to being an Olympian, Sandeep Tomar promises a lot with his dedication and confidence.

Sandeep Tomar

Sandeep Tomar

 

Dipa Karmakar, Gymnastics

First Indian female gymnast to qualify for the Olympics and fifth person in the World to land the Produnova vault, Dipa is touted as India’s hope of winning a gold at the event.

Dipa Karmakar

Dipa Karmakar

 

Laxmi Rani Majhi, Archery

It’s her first time at the Olympics and this lady is exuding confidence like none other. With a promising start at the beginning of her years as a professional, we can expect her to win us medals for the country.

Laxmi Rani Majhi

Laxmi Rani Majhi

 

 Prarthana Thombre, Tennis

India’s second best doubles player, Prarthana will partner Sania Mirza at the Rio and is beaming with excitement at the prospect of making her country proud.

 Prarthana Thombre,

Prarthana Thombre

 

Prakash Nanjappa, Shooting

Forty is seen as an age when people retire from sports, but do not get surprised when you see Prakash debuting at the Rio at that age!

Prakash Nanjappa

Prakash Nanjappa

 

Kynan Chenai, Shooting

Kyan Chenai is making his Olympic debut in shooting this year at the Rio. He has won two gold medals at the Junior National Shooting Championship in Trap and another gold at the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games. This year he is committed to bring some medals back home.

 

Avtar Singh, Judo

Being the first Indian Judoka since 2004 to qualify for Rio Olympics, Avtar Singh has his heart set out to win gold in the 90 kg category.

Avtar Singh

Avtar Singh

 

SSP Chawrasia, Golf

India is making a comeback in the golf category after 108 years and SSP Chawrasia, representing India in this sport takes this very seriously. He hopes to bring India a gold and is determined to play his best.

SSP Chawrasia

SSP Chawrasia