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In London 2012, Saina Nehwal became the first Badminton player from India to win an Olympic medal.

Published 16:33 IST, July 20th 2024

Top-5: India's Biggest Olympic Heroes From The Last Three Summer Olympics

While it could come out to be a long list, let's contemplate who all could be attributed as India's biggest heroes, considering the last three olympics.

1/5: Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to win a Gold Medal in Javelin Throw. He won the medal in Tokyo 2020 and became only the second Indian to claim an individual gold. / Image: AP

2/5: PV Sindhu is only the second Indian after Sushil Kumar to have held two medals in Olympics. She won Silver in RIO 2016 and won Bronze in 2020. She would be gunning for Gold in Paris 2024. / Image: PTI

3/5: Abhinav Bindra is the first Indian to have attained an individual gold medal. He won the medal in Beijing 2008. / Image: Screengrab

4/5: Mary Kom became the first female boxer from India to have a podium finish, She won Bronze in London 2012. / Image: Facebook

5/5: Saina Nehwal became the first Indian to win an Olympic medal in Badminton. She claimed the glory in London 2012. / Image: X

Updated 16:33 IST, July 20th 2024

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