Indian Sports

Animesh Kujur ran 100m in 10.18s to become India’s fastest man. From a lockdown jog to records, his journey is nothing short of extraordinary.

Inspired by India's Kho Kho triumph? Learn more about this ancient and exciting sport.

The Better India and Sports and Society Accelerator are coming together to celebrate India’s independence with stories of unsung sports heroes across the country. Stay tuned for inspiring tales of those who are #MakingSportWork.

From commentators breaking into tears to historic goals that made India erupt in joy, these viral videos reveal just how much it meant to our country to watch both its hockey teams make it to semifinals at the Tokyo Olympics.

The year 2018 saw India opening her eyes to a multitude of unique sporting heroes. Here's a recap of this year's greatest highs in Indian sport. Which one is your favourite?

"I have lived here (the public toilet quarters) for about 12 years. My father earned about Rs 6000-7000 which supported our home. The conditions were bad, but I never gave up on playing."

Despite having returned to her normal life in her tiny shanty at Bharatiya Indra Nagar, on the dingy footpath, after having attended the felicitation, Mary continues to dream bigger.

Instead, this young man decided to revive a 3000-year-old sport, Silambam, popularly known as a Maradani Khel or 'masculine sport' in Maharashtra.

Born in one of the most notorious villages, Dhoti in the Latehar district situated in the red corridor of Jharkhand, Rupanti Munda has one dream -- to become a coach for the Indian football team.

Apart from four international medals, Rohini Rau has sailed over nine world championships and clinched 30 odd gold medals. She is an eight-time consecutive national gold medallist in the women’s category.