Since ancient times, sports have played a significant role in Indian culture. India has become a rising force in the world of international sports in recent years. With their outstanding accomplishments in a variety of sporting competitions, such as the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and World Championships, Indian sportsmen have been garnering media attention. Let’s take a closer look at what Indian athletes have accomplished recently.
An opportunity for Indian athletes to excel at the Olympics
Since 1900, Indian athletes have competed in the Olympics, the most renowned sporting competition in the world. However, up until recent years, India’s Olympic performance was not up to par. India won seven medals at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, including one gold, two silvers, and four bronzes, to set a new record. The Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal, and Mirabai Chanu and PV Sindhu won silver in the weightlifting and badminton events, respectively.
Indian athletes have a chance to shine at the Commonwealth Games
Athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations compete in a multisport event known as the Commonwealth Games, which is held every four years. India has competed in this competition since 1934 and has amassed 520 medals overall, including 156 gold medals. India won 66 medals overall, including 26 gold, 20 silver, and 20 bronze, at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia.
The Asian Games: A Test of Endurance and Skill for Indian Athletes
The Asian Games is a multi-sport event held every four years, in which athletes from Asian countries participate. India has been participating in this event since 1951 and has won a total of 541 medals so far, including 139 gold medals. In the 2018 Asian Games held in Jakarta, Indonesia, India won a total of 69 medals, including 15 gold, 24 silver, and 30 bronze medals.
World Championships: Indian Talent on Display
Athletes from various nations take part in the World Championships, an annual sporting event. Athletics, wrestling, boxing, and badminton are just a few of the sports in which Indian sportsmen are competing. In the 2019 World Championships held in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, Indian wrestle Bajrang Punia won a bronze medal in the 65 kg division. PV Sindhu earned a gold medal at the Basel, Switzerland-hosted World Badminton Championships that same year.
Conclusion
The achievements of Indian athletes in recent years have been phenomenal. They have brought pride and glory to the country and have inspired many young athletes to take up sports as a career.
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