ESPN India Daily Blog: July 13, 2024 – Updates on Indian Sports and Paris Olympics

Exciting Times in Indian Sports

As the countdown to the Paris Olympics continues, Indian athletes are gearing up for the biggest sporting event of the year. With just 20 days to go, the excitement is palpable as the country’s top medal hopefuls prepare to showcase their skills on the global stage.

One such athlete to watch out for is Aman Sehrawat, the only Indian male wrestler to qualify for the Paris Games. Sehrawat, who recently took down his idol Ravi Dahiya in a thrilling match, is determined to make his mark and bring home an Olympic medal. His journey to Paris is a story of dedication, hard work, and unwavering determination.

Meanwhile, in other sports news, badminton stars PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy have received favorable draws for the Olympics, while young sensation Lakshya Sen faces a tough challenge against world No 3 Jonatan Christie. In wrestling, the seeds for the Paris Olympics have been announced, with Sehrawat and Antim Panghal leading the charge for India.

On the chess front, D Gukesh continues to impress as he climbs up the rankings, while Vidit Gujrathi looks to make his mark at the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz event in Croatia. In football, the Indian women’s team played out a draw with Myanmar, while Odisha FC made a big signing ahead of the upcoming ISL season.

And in a groundbreaking development, the International Olympic Committee has partnered with the National Olympic Committee of Saudi Arabia to host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games next year, showcasing the growing popularity of esports in the sporting world.

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