New Delhi, July 3 -- Every Commonwealth Games has a way of introducing new stars. While established names often dominate the build-up, it is often the athletes who have quietly built momentum over the previous season that leave the biggest impression. As India gears up for another Commonwealth Games campaign from July 23 to August 2, two athletes have assembled the form, confidence and pedigree to make a significant impact in Glasgow.

With impressive performances across major international competitions over the past year, Praveen Chithravel, Preeti Pawar and Rohit Yadav head into the Games carrying genuine medal aspirations. They have shown they can rise to the occasion against quality opposition, making them athletes well worth keeping ...