Ayush Shetty (21) earned a bronze medal at the Thomas Cup and a silver at the Asian Championships, beating top players such as world number one Shi Yuqi.
Rohit Yadav (25) achieved a personal best of 87.68 metres in javelin at the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver Meet, winning gold.
Sujeet Kalkal (23) won the 65 kg freestyle wrestling gold at the Asian Championships and previously secured Under‑23 and Under‑20 medals.
Sakshi Chaudhary (26) captured gold in the 51 kg women’s boxing category at the Commonwealth Games and a World Boxing Cup gold at 54 kg.
Suruchi Phogat (20) claimed five International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup golds in the 10 m air pistol and a team silver at the World Championships.
Five young athletes are debuting, each with strong recent performances.
Badminton player Ayush Shetty has defeated world‑number‑one opponents and aims for a medal.
Javelin thrower Rohit Yadav has thrown beyond 87 metres this season, positioning him as a contender.
Wrestler Sujeet Kalkal, boxer Sakshi Chaudhary, and shooter Suruchi Phogat each hold recent gold medals and will look to add more at the Games.
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