Thu, Jul 24 04:49 PM
New Delhi, Jul 24 (PTI) Reena Kumari's Olympic hopes are all but over with the archer failing to make it to the list of 57 athletes who will represent India in Beijing. Reena, who met Sports Minister M.S. Gill claiming foul play in the selection process, was left out of the archery contingent which includes Dola Banerjee, Pranitha Vardhineni and L Bombayala Devi, apart from the lone male competitor in Mangal Singh Champia.
A 42-member support staff would accompany the contingent, according to sources. The 17-member athletics contingent, spearheaded by ace long jumper Anju Bobby George, is the largest of all.
Shooting comes next with nine Indians, including Athens Silver medallist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, gunning for glory. India will also be fielding its largest ever boxing team and of the quintet, Vijender looks the best bet, especially after his red hot form in recent past.
Though the Indian swimmers are yet to make a splash, as many as four of them would be part of the field in Beijing. The number is same in tennis as well where Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi, Sania Mirza and Sunitha Rao would have to live up to the expectation.
The contingent will also include three grapplers and as many rowers. Two Indians each will represent the country in table tennis, judo and badminton, while weightlifting and yachting will have one each.
PTI.
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