Since its independence, India has evolved as a sporting superpower, carving a niche for itself with great exploits. There have been numerous magnificent moments in Indian sports history that are worth remembering and will be remembered for a long time. In the last seven decades, India has had many highs and lows. From World Cup victories to Olympic gold medals, Indians have been honoured all around the world, yet there have been instances when they have come up short on the losing side. Let’s take a look at the top 5 sporting achievements by India after August 15, 1947.
This story is from the August 16, 2023 edition of The Daily Guardian.
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