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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...
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 but...
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 age...
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 nine siblings. Her...
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 uncle,...
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 to the...
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, faced...