The much awaited Paris Olympics 2024 has begun, and all eyes are now in Neeraj Chopra, who turned millions of dreams into reality in 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

This transformative change in Indian athletics is a direct result of Chopra's groundbreaking achievement, as it has ignited a newfound sense of inspiration among his fellow athletes. They are now emboldened to set their sights higher and strive for greatness on the global stage.

As they prepare for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, India's track and field athletes will carry this renewed confidence with them. They are determined to build upon the foundation laid by Chopra's gold medal and aim to secure additional medals, propelling the nation of 1.4 billion people towards becoming a formidable force in the world of athletics.

Despite the fact that Indian track and field athletes have only claimed one gold medal in over a century of Olympic participation, apart from the two silver medals won by Englishman Norman Pritchard in 1900 in Paris, which are attributed to India, there are those who refuse to dismiss the aspiration of dominating athletics events at the highest level as a mere fantasy.

Athletics squad constitutes the largest component of the Indian contingent serves as a testament to the growing prominence and potential of Indian athletes on the international stage.

India is represented by a record-breaking 29 athletes in the Paris Olympic Games, the highest number ever for the country in the quadrennial event.

Chopra, the reigning Olympic and world champion, will spearhead India's campaign and is considered a strong contender to clinch his second Olympic medal, possibly another gold.

Since his triumph in Tokyo, Chopra has added a silver and a gold medal from the World Championships, a gold from the 2023 Diamond League Final, and a gold from the Asian Games in Hangzhou to his impressive collection.