Just for a perspective, the Indian contingent to the 2008 Olympics featured 56 athletes, which jumped to 83 in 2012. While these various sport contingents look promising ahead of the Olympics, boxing has been mired by controversy and the lack of an organizing federation. While the Indian contingent is showing its strength with numbers this Olympics, it’s not surprising that our boxing contingent has shrunk in number, from eight qualifiers in 2012 to only three this year. Another noteworthy achievement in the run-up to the Olympics has been Dutee Chand qualifying for the women’s 100m event. Hardeep Singh (Men’s GR 98kg)4.

Source: Mint June 27, 2016 10:46 UTC