Further, into the European leg, Sindhu advanced to the Swiss Open's pre-quarterfinals and came in second at the Madrid Spain.
The Indian hockey team enjoyed a glorious year in 2021, with the men winning an Olympic medal after 41 years.
Rupinder Pal Singh was one of the greatest players to have played for the India men's hockey team for a decade.
The Indian boxing legend may have lost a split 3-2 verdict to Colombia's Ingrit Valencia at Tokyo 2020, but her never-say-die attitude helped her win hearts.
It was a fantastic effort from the veteran, who gave her all against 2016 Rio Bronze medallist Ingrit Valencia.
Mirabai Chanu became the first siver medalist in weightlifting as she achieved the feat in 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Abhinav Bindra became the first shooter in the history of India to win a gold medal during the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
The 1948 London Olympics saw India winning a gold medal for the first time as an independent nation.
Sweden women’s football team provided the first shock of the Tokyo 2020 Games before it’s officially started.
Jarnail Singh contained future Ballon d'Or winner Florian Albert admirably in a group league match against Hungary, in the1960 Rome Olympics.