Indian Athletes' Confidence Soars: Gagan Narang on Olympic Prospects

Gagan Narang, Olympic medallist and India's Chef-de-Mission at the Paris Olympics, highlighted the significant mindset shift among Indian athletes. He noted that today’s athletes exhibit unprecedented confidence, aiming not just to participate but to win, which is bolstered by enhanced support from the government and sports federations.

Gagan Narang, Olympic medallist shooter and India's Chef-de-Mission at the upcoming Paris Olympics, stated that Indian athletes' mindset has evolved remarkably over the years, pushing their confidence to new heights and encouraging a gold medal ambition.

Narang, a bronze medallist from the London Games, emphasized that today's athletes are no longer intimidated by international competition, viewing their counterparts as equals.

He noted, “There is a huge change in our athletes' motivation and thinking. We used to be under-confident, but that's changed now.” This shift is also attributed to increased government support and coordination between the Sports Ministry, Indian Olympic Association (IOA), and national federations, which has provided athletes with all necessary facilities.