Every four years,

Gagan Narang

He secured a bronze medal in the men’s 10m air rifle event at the 2012 London Olympics when he was 29 years and three months old. This accomplishment was a major milestone for Indian shooting. In 2023, Narang was also part of the esteemed Padma Award Committee.

In addition, he clinched a gold medal in the 10m air rifle at the 2006 Beijing ISSF World Cup and earned a bronze in the same event at the Munich ISSF World Shooting Championships.

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He earned a silver medal in the same weight class at 29 years and 2 months old

Sushil Kumar, a highly decorated wrestler from India, clinched a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics when he was 25 years and 2 months old. Four years later, at the 2012 London Olympics, he earned a silver medal in the same weight class at 29 years and 2 months old.

Kumar’s successes have been crucial in raising the profile of wrestling in India. He is the first Indian wrestler to win medals at two different Olympic Games.

3. Mary Kom

Magnificent Mary

Mary Kom, often called “Magnificent Mary,” made history by winning a bronze medal in boxing at the 2012 London Olympics when she was 29 years and nine months old. This achievement marked her as the first female Indian boxer to earn an Olympic medal.

Additionally, Mary Kom holds

Yogeshwar Dutt

At the 2012 London Olympics, Yogeshwar Dutt secured a bronze medal in wrestling, achieving this feat at 29 years and nine months old. This accomplishment was a significant milestone for Indian wrestling.

Dutt has also earned several gold medals at the Commonwealth and Asian Championships. He remains an influential figure in wrestling, now serving as a mentor and coach.

1. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

He was born on January 29, 1970, marked a significant achievement at the 2004 Athens Olympics. At 34 years and six months old, he won a silver medal in the men’s double trap shooting event, making him the oldest Indian to win an Olympic medal.

This achievement was India’s first silver medal in shooting. Besides his sports career, Rathore has also made notable contributions in politics, having served as India’s Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports.

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