15/08/2010India@63 – The 'Best' sporting moments..
India at 63 and one aspect where freedom has been found wanting is the field of sports. India’s sport continues to grapple with issues like scandals, bureaucracy, sponsorship woes and worst of all one of the poorest infrastructures in the world. But, in all the gloom there have been moments that have stood out.
Moments that have made the world stand up and take notice. Moments that have reminded the world that the second most populous country can also produce sporting champions. Today, as the nation celebrates patriotism, MSN takes a look at some of the finest sporting moments that have ensured a firm place for the country on the world map. The moments are in the order of the year of achievement.
15/08/2010India@63 – The 'Best' sporting moments..
Indian Hockey's Moscow Olympics Gold, 1980
Prakash Padukone All-England title in 1980
Indian cricket team's World Cup win, 1983
PT Usha's so-close-yet-so-far in 1984 Los Angeles Olympics
Karnam Malleswari's Bronze medal at the Sydney Olympics, 2000
Vishwanathan Anand's World Chess Title 2000
MC Merykom's 2002 World Championship Title
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore's Olympic silver at Athens Olympics, 2004
Sania Mirza WTA Hyderabad Open title 2004
Indian Cricket Team winning the T20 World championship in 2007
Abhinav Bindra's Gold at Beijing Olympiad, 2008
Saina Nehwal's Indonesian Super Series Title, 2009
Indian Junior volleyball team creating history at Junior World Championships, 2009
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