In 8 days time world's biggest sporting event, the summer Olympiad 08, will be starting on 08.08.08. , with 10650 athletes (approx) from 205 countries. 9 new events have been included this time. We could see women first time participating in 3000m steeplechase
Can we see India in the final medal tally with a couple...is that too much to ask?? Or even a single medal? Be it silver, bronze or maybe gold. The Indian contingent comprises of 57 participants. The athletic contingent is largest with 17. A total of 28 sports! 302 events! And India is sending a contingent of just 57 (USA is sending 596, China has 639 and even tiny Estonia sends 47).
Millions of Indian eyes would be staring at the following competents to see if they are able to clinch glory for the country:
BOXING: Vijender, Akhil LONG JUMP: Anju B. George SHOOTING: Abhinav Bindra
Anjali Bhagwat Lt. Col. R. S. Rathore TENNIS: Leander & Bhupathi
What you say people which country would top the tally this time or history is going to repeat itself?
PS: I was happy to see a few JAT/JATNIs included in the squad. I am just quoting them as far as I know. Krishna Poonia (RAJ) event 400m discuss throw, Vijender (HAR) 75Kg boxing, Sandeep Sejwal (DEL) 100/200m Breast stroke, Rajiv Tomar 120Kg freestyle Wresting.