Off to Paris: IOA releases list of 117 athletes, 140 support staff for Olympics; shot-putter Abha Khatua missing
India will be represented by 117 athletes at the Paris Olympics, with the sports ministry clearing the final contingent of 140 support staff and officials. Abha Khatua, the only qualified athlete missing from the list, has been dropped without explanation. The remaining contingent is on expected lines with London Olympics bronze medal-winning former shooter Gagan Narang as chef-de-mission.