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Sports in 2024: A year of promise fulfilled and a reset for the future


Published on 2024-12-25 22:05:21 - Mint
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  • With Gukesh winning the world chess championship and the cricket team lifting the T20 trophy, Indian sportspersons had a successful 2024

The article from LiveMint discusses the remarkable achievements of Indian athletes in 2024, highlighting their resilience and success across various sports. It mentions D. Gukesh's historic win at the Candidates Tournament, making him the youngest ever challenger for the chess world championship. Rohan Bopanna, at 43, became the oldest player to win a men's doubles Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. The article also covers the Indian cricket team's performance, with Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin playing pivotal roles in securing a 4-1 Test series victory against England. Additionally, it touches on the Indian women's badminton team's historic win at the Badminton Asia Team Championships, and the ongoing success of Indian athletes in shooting, boxing, and wrestling, showcasing a broad spectrum of sporting excellence. The narrative underscores the theme of perseverance and the breaking of age and gender barriers in sports.

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[ https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/ideas/india-sports-2024-gukesh-bopanna-ashwin-kohli-11735117949936.html ]

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