Year-ender 2021: Neeraj Chopra, Avani Lekhara, Jeremy & more, Indian sportspersons who brought glory to the country

It's almost time to bid farewell to 2021— the year that has given us numerous memories to cherish. This year, in-person events made a glorious comeback. Following stringent restrictions, numerous sports events were held where athletes from various countries participated to showcase their skills. India finished 48th on the medal tally in Tokyo, its highest in over decades, as athletes clinched seven medals at the Olympics. However, Para athletes set the notch higher. They blazed new trails at the Tokyo Paralympics, winning 19 medals across an array of competition categories. Again, at the Commonwealth Championships 2021, India won three gold medals. Neeraj Chopra, Avani Lekhara and more, here, we take a look at the sportspersons who brought glory to the country with their marvelous achievements.

In This Pic : neeraj chopra, Jeremy Lalrinnunga, avani lekhara

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We all remember Neeraj Chopra's 'golden' moment at the Tokyo Olympics! With this, the star javelin thrower became only the second Indian to win an individual gold in the Olympics.

In This Pic : Neeraj Chopra

Avani Lekhara won not one but two medals at the Tokyo Paralympics. The teenage shooter gave the country a great start with the gold medal win at this year's edition. Avani's achievement also made her the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Paralympics.

In This Pic : Avani Lekhara

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Sumit Antil broke the world record at Tokyo not once, but three times. He was consistently excellent through the competition that led him to climb to the top of the podium, winning gold in the men's javelin throw F64 category.

In This Pic : Sumit Antil

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Saikhom Mirabai Chanu ended India's 21-year wait for a weightlifting medal at the Olympics, when she clinched a silver medal at Tokyo.

In This Pic : Mirabai Chanu

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