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Tokyo 2020 promises to be further proof of India's growing power on the Olympic sporting stage.
With more athlete's from India expected to qualify for the Games than ever before, here is a look at some of those who could make their presence felt at the 2020 Olympics:
Vinesh Phogat

Bajrang Punia is the men's 65kg second seed at Tokyo 2020.

Ten Indian athletes to watch out for at Tokyo 2020

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Simone

Simone Biles - Olympics.com

Sweden

Armand

Armand Duplantis - Olympics.com

Mikaela

Mikaela SHIFFRIN

Ilia

Ilia Malinin - Olympics.com

Sunita LAKRA

Sunita

The Indian hockey women’s team has been undergoing a rigorous 27-day training camp since February 16, in preparation for the sixth Women’s Asian Championships Trophy 2020 in South Korea before the 2020 Olympics gets underway the month after.
One of the key areas on the agenda of the Senior Women

While Gurjit Kaur's drag-flicking prowess has been a boon for India, she has been blooming as a capable defender as well. Photo: Hockey India

Gurjit Kaur: India will be ready whatever the weather

Defender Deep Grace Ekka is one of the unsung heroes of the Indian women's hockey team.
The 25-year-old has been entrusted with marshalling the backline following the retirement of veteran Sunita Lakra, who announced her decision earlier this month after a persistent knee injury.
Lakra's loss leaves a whole to

India's Deep Grace Ekka has been an integral part of the Indian women's hockey team for a while. Image courtesy: Hockey India

Deep Grace Ekka: Thrilled to take up a senior role in the backline

Rani Rampal will lead a buoyant Indian hockey women’s team on their tour of New Zealand that will get underway on January 25 in Auckland.
Keen to make the most of the opportunity ahead of the Olympics in July-August, the Indian hockey team management has named an experienced side, led

Rani Rampal.

India women’s hockey team begin Olympic year against Kiwis

Former captain of the Indian women’s hockey team and a reliable force in the defence, Sunita Lakra announced her retirement from international hockey on Thursday owing to a persistent knee injury.
In a statement released by Hockey India, the 28-year-old said, “As much as I wish to be part of

Sunita Lakra made her international debut in 2008. Image courtesy: Hockey India

Sunita LAKRA

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Ten Indian athletes to watch out for at Tokyo 2020

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