India’s road to sporting glory: Landmark moments since 1947

Since 1947, India’s sporting journey has been marked by iconic Olympic breakthroughs, including KD Jadhav’s bronze and Abhinav Bindra’s historic gold. Beyond the Olympics, victories in cricket, hockey, badminton, and chess have fueled national pride. Recent triumphs, such as Neeraj Chopra’s athletic gold and the Paralympics success, continue to shape India’s sporting legacy on the global stage.