Mana Patel’s path to Olympic qualification reads like a classic underdog tale. Hailing from Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, born March 18, 2000, she discovered swimming at eight years old—courtesy of her mother’s …
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India’s equestrian scene faced a 36-year medal famine at the Asian Games after Raghubir Singh’s 1982 triumph. Enter Fawad Mirza, the Bengaluru-born prodigy who not only ended that barren spell …
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Haryana has long been synonymous with wrestling prowess, and Bajrang Punia embodies its unyielding spirit. Hailing from Khudan in Jhajjar on February 26, 1994, he gripped the wrestling mat at …
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Dutee Chand’s story is a testament to unbreakable spirit. Hailing from a poor weaving family in Jajpur, Odisha, the athlete born on February 3, 1996, faced hunger and hardship amid …
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Sushila Devi Likmabam’s path to judo stardom is a testament to unyielding grit. Hailing from Imphal’s Heingang Mayei Leikai, born February 1, 1995, she was mentored by her judo champion …
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In the evolving landscape of Indian sports, few stories shine brighter than that of Navneet Kaur, the Haryana-born forward who has redefined women’s hockey. From the dusty grounds of Shahabad …
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Rupinder Pal Singh’s journey from the dusty fields of Amritsar to the Olympic podium is nothing short of inspirational. The ace Indian hockey player, known for his lethal drag flicks, …