Five bronze, one silver, and medal or no medal, a champion. The 33rd Olympics in Paris kept India at the edge of its seat. While thousands cheered for the Indian Hockey team, Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh, Swapnil Kusale, Neeraj Chopra and Aman Sehrawat, Vinesh Phogat — whose journey is worth its weight in gold — wrestled down a system that wanted to her down, before her unfortunate disqualification ahead of the final bout.

India's Paris Olympic medalists include a few familiar names and a bunch of fresh talent with a promising future. We look back at the journey of these formidable athletes who sealed India’s place on the podium.

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