The world of sports in 2021 has busily revolved with bustling sporting actions across the globe. As 2022 is around the corner, we take you to a roundup of some of the iconic events and victories.
With the back to back medals in the High jump on Tuesday, India currently stands at the 30th spot in the medal tally by winning ten medals - two golds, five silvers, and three bronzes.
The Prime Minister wrote, "Soaring higher and higher! Mariyappan Thangavelu is synonymous with consistence and excellence. Congratulations to him for winning the Silver Medal. India is proud of his feat".
19-year-old shooter Avani Lekhara scripted history by winning the gold medal in the women's 10m Air Rifle. She had become the first Indian woman to win Gold in the Paralympics.
What is more significant is that the ongoing games are Avani's maiden Paralympics and she entered the battle with the tag of the world no 5 in 10m air rifle.
On Friday, she ensured a place on the medal podium by entering the semifinals after defeating Serbia's world number five Borislava Peric Rankovic, who won Gold in the Rio Paralympic games.
As the tricolour flies high in Tokyo, the entire country has taken a break from the decades-long debacles in athletics to celebrate the golden and historical moment.
India has finally enjoyed big cheers as the country's golden dream was accomplished on Saturday, one day ahead of the conclusion of the current edition of the world's biggest sporting event.
