BackCommonwealth Games 2014 | The veterans
These seasoned campaigners have 18 CWG medals between them, but are still hungry for more
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Krishna Poonia
She led India to a clean sweep in women’s discus at the 2010 Games, becoming the first Indian woman to win a track-and-field gold at a CWG. Poonia went on to win a bronze at the Asian Games, but didn’t finish on the podium at the 2012 Olympics.
Sushil Kumar
The two-time Olympic medallist and former world champion is on a quest to find out just how well he can do in his new weight class. He shifted up from 66kg after the 2012 Olympics.
Vijay Kumar
He got the Olympic rings tattooed on his right forearm after winning the silver medal at the 2012 Olympics, and will be looking to defend his gold from the 2010 CWG.
Vijender Singh
The bronze he won at the 2010 CWG was a disappointment in front of a partisan crowd for the Olympic and World Championship medallist. Despite a long lay-off after the 2012 Olympics, and a film, Singh managed to keep his place in the side.
Gagan Narang
The reclusive shooter has won a medal on every big stage possible, including a bronze at the 2012 Olympics, and four golds at the 2010 CWG, but his appetite remains insatiable.
Sarita Devi
In 1999, she fought in the first official women’s boxing match in the country at the national games. Since then, she has won the Asian Women’s Boxing Championship four times, and the Women’s World Boxing Championship in 2005. She missed her chance to qualify for the 2012 Olympics, and is still fighting for recognition, making a comeback to the team after a year-long maternity lay-off.
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