Golden Sportspersons

By Tanushree Podder and Pallavi Jain

What did it take for Neeraj Chopra to perform at the world stage for the first time? What obstacles did Mary Kom surmount before reaching the winner’s podium? What challenges did Annu Rani face and how did she overcome them to achieve victory?

The Golden Sportspersons is a compilation of the inspiring tales of India’s legendary sportspersons, who have shone in archery, athletics, badminton, boxing, chess, cricket, football, gymnastics, hockey, shooting, weightlifting and wrestling. Fuelled by self-belief, these athletes shattered countless barriers to achieve the impossible. Their stories give a peek into a world of unparalleled grit, determination, remarkable sportsmanship, discipline and resilience.

The collection in this book includes sporting legends such as Karnam Malleswari, Neeraj Chopra, Deepika Kumari, Sachin Tendulkar, Annu Rani, Bhaichung Bhutia, Mirabai Chanu, P.V. Sindhu, and many others, whose lives are worth emulating.