5 Indian soldiers who have made a name for themselves at the Olympics

Honorable Mentions

The list of soldiers who made India proud at the Olympics is infinite. However, here are some honorable mentions as well -

Honorary Captain Vijay Kumar - A consistent shooter, he won a surprise silver medal in pistol shooting at the London Olympics in 2012.

Honorary Captain Mohinder Lal - Another unsung hero like Shankar Lakshman, it was this player whose heroics gave India their 7th Olympic gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 1964. He took a penalty stroke and successfully converted it into a goal, scooping the shot past Pakistani goalkeeper Abdul Hamid.

As of now, the following disciplines from the Armed Forces shall be representing India at the Olympics:

1) Athletics

2) Boxing

3) Sailing

4) Rowing

5) Shooting

Of the above, Athletics comprise members from the Indian Army and the Indian Navy. The shooting has members from the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force. Sailing, which marks a return in 2008, has members from both the Indian Army and Indian Navy. In rowing, as well in boxing, we have members from the Indian Army.

Let us see who makes India proud, and how many medals we bring home from the Tokyo Olympics.