India's 8 youngest Olympians and how they fared during their first Games

7.Leander Paes- 19 years and 38 days(Barcelona 1992)

Leander Paes's tryst with the Olympics began 24 years ago,when as a 19-year-old, he partnered Ramesh Krishnan and progressed through to the quarterfinals of the Summer Games.

However, he didn't any such luck in the Men's Singles,where he crashed out in the opening round.

Now heading into his 7th Olympics at Rio, Leander will look to win his second Olympic medal and a first one in doubles and thereby add yet another feather to an already illustrious career.

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Shankar enjoys the contests that cricket has to offer in various formats. His favorite teams are India and New Zealand and supports Manchester United in football. His all-time favorite cricketers are Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Adam Zampa, for their varied traits and skills.

Shankar covered the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup held in India, which Australia won by beating India in the final. He strives to be sensible in his reporting to deliver accurate, relevant, and ethical information.

Aside from watching cricket, he also enjoys reading and watching movies.

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