TOP 10 Indians to watch @ London Olympics 2012

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The countdown for the London Olympics has already begun.

Here are the five challengers from India...

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Shiva Thapa

AFP

Another boxer, and this time from Assam. Thapa is supported by Olympic Gold Quest and is a strong contender in the 56kg category.

Source: Indiatimes

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Saina Nehwal

Reuters

Despite her recent dip in form, this Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awardee is a serious contender from India in badminton. In 2008, she became the first Indian woman to reach the singles quarterfinals at the Olympics.

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Vikas Krishan

Reuters

This Bhiwani boxer won India many laurels, including a gold medal in the 2010 Asian Games. The 20-year-old boxer (competing in the 69kg category) is already seen as a strong medal contender in the summer games.

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MC Mary Kom

Reuters
This feisty female boxer from Manipur and is supported by Olympic Gold Quest. A mother of two, Mary Kom is five times World Boxing Champion. She is seen as a strong medal prospect in her category.

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Deepika Kumari

Reuters
This teenage archer from Jharkhand is a huge prospect for India. She is a double gold medallist in the 2010 Commonwealth games women's individual and team (along with Dola Banerjee and Bombayala Devi) recurve event.