Olympic berths: Some tied up, some loose ends

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed that approximately 6,200 athletes who have qualified will retain their spots—57% of the 11,090 expected at the Tokyo Olympics. Here's a sport-specific breakdown of how many have qualified and where India stands. Out of the 33 sports, this list leaves out some lesser-known disciplines for brevity, and does not include events like badminton, gymnastics, golf, rowing, weightlifting and tennis, where world rankings will decide slots. So far, 74 Indians across seven sports (includes 16 players each in two hockey teams) have qualified.

ATHLETICS

In India, most athletes were looking to make the cut at the three Indian GP events and the Federation Cup—these now stand suspended. Only four Indians—javelin throwers

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Shivpal Singh, steeplechaser Avinash Sable, race walkers KT Irfan and Bhawna Jat, and the 4X400 mixed relay team have qualified so far.

SHOOTING

Shooting is India’s biggest hope at the Games and the country has already bagged a record 15 berths, including teen star

India was expected to earn more shotgun slots from world rankings, but with two World Cups put off, including the New Delhi event this month, that is not certain.

WRESTLING

BOXING

Indian boxers have got a record nine berths so far and were looking to bag more (four slots remaining) from the World Olympic Qualifying Tournament scheduled for May 13 in Paris, which is now doubtful. Amit Panghal (52kg), Manish Kaushik (63kg), Vikas Krishan (69kg), Ashish Kumar (75kg) and Satish Kumar (+91kg) among men and

ARCHERY

Indian men's recurve team and Dipika Kumari (individual) have qualified. The Indian women's team will hope to qualify on the sidelines of the Berlin World Cup stage 4 scheduled to be held from July 1 to 7.

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