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Unveiling the Legends: “A Tribute to 75 Years of Indian Sports”
- Ajay Prakash Kolhe, Akshita Kalyan Hulsure,
Amisha Naveen Mehta, Bhairavi Bhavik Joshi & Amaan Ali Ansari
Over the past 75 years, India has witnessed Abhinav Bindra (Shooting): Bindra is India’s
the rise of numerous sports stars who have not first and only individual Olympic gold medallist
only brought glory to the nation but have also to achieve this feat in the 10m air rifle at the
inspired generations with their dedication, 2008 Beijing Olympics.
skill, and passion for sports. From cricketing
Saina Nehwal (Badminton): Saina Nehwal is
legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev
a former world number one in badminton and
to Olympic champions like P.V. Sindhu and
has won several international titles.
Abhinav Bindra, these athletes have etched
their names in the annals of Indian sports Viswanathan Anand (Chess): Anand is a
history. Their remarkable achievements have chess grandmaster and former world chess
not only placed India on the global sports champion who played a key role in popularizing
map but have also instilled a sense of pride chess in India.
and unity among its diverse population. Let’s Mahendra Singh Dhoni (cricket): Captained
explore the remarkable journey of Indian the Indian cricket team during their successful
sports stars over the past 75 years, celebrating tenure, leading India to victory in the 2007 ICC
their achievements. World Twenty20, 2010 and 2016 Asia Cups, and
Sachin Tendulkar (cricket): Widely regarded the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.
as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, PV Sindhu (Badminton): PV Sindhu made
Tendulkar holds many records in international history when she became the first Indian
cricket, including the most runs in both Tests woman to win an Olympic silver medal in
and One Day Internationals (ODIs). badminton at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Milkha Singh (Athletics): Known as the Sardar Singh (Hockey): Sardar Singh was the
“Flying Sikh”, Milkha Singh was an iconic former captain of the Indian men’s field hockey
sprinter who represented India in international team and a key player in Indian ice hockey.
competitions, including the 1960 and 1964
These are just a few of the many sports
Olympics.
personalities who have made a major impact
Dhyan Chand (Hockey): Considered one of on Indian sports over the past 75 years.
the greatest hockey players of all time, Dhyan India has a rich sporting history and these
Chand won three Olympic gold medals for individuals have left an indelible mark on their
India in 1928, 1932, and 1936. respective sports.
P.T. Usha (Athletics): P.T. Usha is a legendary These sports legends have not only achieved
Indian sprinter known for her extraordinary personal milestones but have also inspired
achievements in athletics, especially in the and paved the way for future generations
1980s and 1990s. of athletes and sportspersons in India. Their
dedication, talent, and hard work have brought
Kapil Dev (Cricket): Kapil Dev was the captain
pride and recognition to Indian sports on the
of the Indian cricket team that won the 1983
global stage.
Cricket World Cup, a historic moment in Indian
Finally, I would like to narrate the sporting
cricket.
Legends of India with a small poem,
Leander Paes (Tennis): Leander Paes is one of
the most successful tennis players in doubles From gullies to grand stadiums, we cheer,
and mixed doubles, having won several Grand Sports in India, a love so sincere,
Slam titles. From children’s games on dusty streets,
To Olympic dreams, where prowess meets.
Mary Kom (Boxing): A six-time world
This is India, Great India!!
champion and Olympic bronze medallist, Mary
Kom is a famous Indian boxer and one of the
most successful women in the Indian sport.
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