The Olympics were a respite from the harsh reality of COVID. It was the Games where we were more connected than ever before.
Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra became the second-ever gold medalist for the country in an individual event.
Hitomi Niiya's triumph in the 2020 Houston Half Marathon kicked off a successful year that culminated with a national record in the women's 10,000 meters.
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