18th Asian Games
Sweet double
While his friends pursued engineering or dreamt of just a stable job, Jinson aimed at a career in sports.
Golden throw
After Neeraj registered 88m in his third throw, the family members realised Neeraj had earned a place on the podium.
‘Chhota Tyson’ is king of the ring
Amit weighed just 1.5 kg at birth, his frail structure being a concern for his farmer father Vijender Singh and mother Usha Rani.
Girl who ran barefoot
According to her coach K.S. Ajimon, she used to play traditional games like kho kho in her home amid the hills.
Sailing against the winds
It could have been more than a silver lining for the duo had they got enough time for practice.
The village hero
Tejinder’s mother Tirtpal Kaur was watching her son on TV along with her ailing husband Karam Singh Toor at their home.
The other Phogat girl
Vinesh lost her father at the age of nine and was adopted by her uncle (tauji) Mahavir Phogat (father of Geeta).
Shooting for the stars
Rahi’s family did not face financial problems since Olympic Gold Quest (OGC) is handling a portion of her finances.
Shooting for glory
Saurabh is one of those rare teenagers who stays away from social media and does not use a mobile phone.
Sprint queen
Hima Das won one gold and two silver medals in the Asian Games.