India’s T20 World Cup Win To D Gukesh Becoming Youngest Chess World Champion: Top 7 Unforgettable Indian Sports Moments Of 2024

The Indian cricket team ended a 17-year wait by lifting the T20 World Cup. Led by stellar performances from Rohit and co. brought the trophy back home, igniting celebrations across the nation.

Dommaraju Gukesh made history as the youngest World Chess Champion at just 18, defeating China's Ding Liren 7.5-6.5. He is the second Indian to win the title and the 18th world champion overall.

India delivered its best-ever Paralympic performance at the Paris 2024 Games, winning 29 medals seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze exceeding the 19 medals won at Tokyo 2020. This historic achievement also brought India's total Paralympic medal count to over 50.

Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic and world champion in javelin throw, secured a silver medal, just missing gold with a season-best throw of 89.45m. He became the second male athlete since independence to win two Olympic medals in an individual event.

Shooter Manu Bhaker made history at the Paris Olympics, winning two medals gold in the 10m Air Pistol event and silver in the Mixed Team event. Her exceptional performance cemented her place among India’s all-time greats.

India achieved a historic victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics, defeating Spain 2-1 to win the bronze medal in hockey. This triumph marked India’s 13th Olympic medal in the sport and its fourth bronze, highlighting the nation’s legacy. Notably, it was the first time since 1972 that India secured back-to-back Olympic medals in hockey.

Puja Tomar created history by becoming the first Indian fighter to secure a victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Her trailblazing feat marked a new era for Indian representation in mixed martial arts.