Wrestling
Wrestling doesn’t really figure too high as a medal prospect. Of the three wrestlers going to Beijing (half the number that went to Athens 2004), it’s the second Olympics for Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt and they are counting on experience. Rajiv Tomar has been off training and competition for almost three years with injury, while Yogeshwar and Sushil lost early at Athens.
SQUAD: Sushil Kumar (66 kg Freestyle), Yogeshwar Dutt (60 kg Freestyle), Rajiv Tomar (120 kg Freestyle)

Table Tennis
It may be hard to place table tennis among medal hopes, but A Sharath Kamal, who made history with his gold at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, will hope to distinguish himself with a few big scalps. Currently India’s No 1, the 2004 Arjuna awardee should give himself a chance of making it to the last 16. Neha Aggarwal is the surprise element in the two-member squad.
SQUAD: Achanta Sharath Kamal, Neha Aggarwal

Swimming
Not much hope of a medal here, but keep an eye on Virdhawal Khade, who picked up six golds, breaking five meet records at the 33rd National Games in Guwahati. He is the youngest ever Indian swimmer to qualify for Beijing, in 50, 100 and 200m free style and has had a fair share of success in junior events. He needs to shave time off at the higher level.
SQUAD: Virdhawal Khade (50m, 100m, 200m freestyle), Sandeep Sejwal (100m and 200m breaststroke), Ankur Poseria (100m butterfly, 50m freestyle), Rehan Poncha (200m butterfly)

Yachting
India’s lone competitor at Beijing 2008 is Nachhatar Singh Johal who, at 53rd, is the highest-ranked Asian on the International Sailing Federation’s list for July. He will be competing in the Finn category (heavyweight dingy).
SQUAD: Nachhatar Singh Johal

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