12 amazing facts from the Indian Olympic contingent that might surprise you

Yogeshwar Dutt

Yogeshwar Dutt will be looking for his second Olympic medal

Wrestling: Five gold medals in five years

Star wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt has continued to put up a dominating show since London winning five gold medals in his last five tournaments. The 2012 Olympics bronze medalist secured a quota place for India at the Asian Olympic Qualification tournament in Asia.

Dutt, who is famous for ankle clutching hold and double leg tackle will be going all out for that elusive gold. Rio 2016 will be Yogeshwar's 4th Olympics. He will participate in the 65 kg freestyle event.

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Dipa Karmakar

Dipa Karmakar inspired India with her qualification for the Olympic Games

Gymnastics: First female gymnast to qualify for the Olympics.

Looks like there is nothing an Indian woman can’t do. Dipa Karmakar proved that after becoming the first Indian woman gymnast to qualify for the Olympics.

The 22-year-old scored an outstanding score of 52.698 points in the Olympics qualifying test event and became the first Indian gymnast to qualify for the event after a gap of 52 long years.

Can she go from a qualifier to a medallist?