India decided to send 81 Athletes to participate in London Olympics 2012

Current Affair July 2012. Indian finalised 81 Athletes Contingent to participate in London Olympics 2012 on 14 July 2012

Jul 18, 2012, 17:46 IST

India finalised on 14 July 2012 to send its largest ever group of 81 athletes to participate in 13 sports events for London Olympics 2012. The London Olympics 2012 is scheduled from 27 July 2012 to 12 August 2012. In the last 2008 Olympic in Beijing, India had sent 57 athletes who had participated in 12 major events.

The Indian team includes 58 men and 23 women. The Indian team is likely to participate in 54 major events. The events include Weightlifting, Wrestling, Rowing, Table Tennis, Swimming, Shooting, Hockey, Judo, Badminton, Boxing, Archery, and Athletics.

Indian Olympics Association (IOA) on 15 July 2012 announced a bronze medallist at Benjing Games Susil Kumar (wrestler) as India’s flag-bearer at the opening ceremony of London Olympics 2012.

Ajit Pal Singh is decided as the chef de mission for London Olympics 2012 of the Indian contingent.

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