That win gave us something no other victory ever would: It gave a young nation hope. It gave us the will to dream, notes Abhishek Mande Bhot.
India, on the other hand, finished runners-up twice in 2010 and 2014 editions.
Abhinav Bindra became India's first individual gold medallist at the 2008 Olympic Games when he registered a thrilling come-from-behind victory in the men's 10m air rifle event on August 11, 2008.
Rediff.com introduces you to the athletes who have brought India glory in Birmingham.
'Jaan hai to jahaan hai' 'It's a good decision because everyone is disturbed. Athletes' health is paramount'
President Ram Nath Kovind hosted high tea for the Indian contingent to the Tokyo Olympics 2020 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on Independence Day eve, August 14, 2021.
As the curtains come down at the Tokyo Olympics, here's a glance at the medallists and those who came within touching distance of glory.
The digital platform Zee5 completed two years, and threw an anniversary party for its stars.
Jeetendra is a grandfather once more!
Passengers complained that they had to wait a long time for Ola and Uber cabs, and added that those were available at inflated rates.
Newly-crowned Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on Monday revealed that he was in pain after his epoch-making performance in the Tokyo Games but it was worth enduring given the historic result he achieved.
A summary of the country's athletes showing at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, August 7.
The Indian wrestling contingent were hit with a doping scandal ahead of the 2016 Rio Games, which resulted in freestyle medal contender Narsingh Pancham Yadav being disqualified just days before his scheduled opening bout.
The consistent attacks from both the wrestlers in the fast-paced final bout had the fans on the edge of their seats as close to 1500 gathered at IGI stadium to watch their favourite star in action.
Kabir Khan's '83 saw a grand premiere in Mumbai, attended by the film's star cast.
Telly folk step out to watch Kehne Ko Humsafar Hai.
Images from the felicitation for India's Tokyo Olympics medal-winners, in Delhi, on Monday.
Tokyo Olympics-bound Indian athletes attended a cultural sensitivity workshop, named 'Omotenashi', on Thursday. Conducted by the Sports Ministry, 'Omotenashi' (the Japanese version of Atithi devo bhava) was organised by the Sports Authority of India, in association with the Indian Olympic Association.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday
Neeraj Chopra scripted history in Tokyo on Saturday, winning the men's Javelin Throw and ending India's wait for an elusive medal in athletics at the Olympics.
A look at the red carpet pictures.
Tokyo should remain the benchmark and source of inspiration till at least Paris 2024. In the shorter run, India's preparations for the Asian and Commonwealth Games next year must begin based on lessons learnt now, asserts Raj Kishore Mishra, former joint secretary at the sports ministry.
The opening ceremony has been created by British screenwriter Steven Knight, who had produced the famous crime drama 'Peaky Blinders'.
Bollywood stars with their families responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to show the nation's 'collective resolve and solidarity' in its fight against coronavirus with a symbolic gesture of lighting a lamp on Sunday night.
'Team India's participation in the Olympics couldn't have ended on a sweeter note'
'Life is so unpredictable.' 'Devastating beyond words.'
A look at the red carpet glamour.
Check out the complete schedule of Indian athletes at the Tokyo Olympics
India's One-day captain has received solid backing from former players to continue leading the team.
Olympic medallist Vijay Kumar has missed out on a berth in his pet event - rapid fire pistol - for the upcoming Asian Games, but is still part of the 43-member squad, which will be spearheaded by shooting ace Abhinav Bindra.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday
A summary of Friday's Super League matches in the Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament.
A summary of the day's matches in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament.
Kota, Rajasthan, is both a beacon for the educationally deprived and a cynical place in which 16-year-olds live in Dickensian boarding houses, while teachers drive Audis.
President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday approved a total of 112 gallantry awards for defence and paramilitary personnel for their sacrifices to the nation, the defence ministry said.
A round-up of Ranji matches played on Friday
A summary of the day's play in the Vijay Hazare One-day tournament.
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