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Top 5 Indians with most medals in Commonwealth Games

Jaspal Rana has won the most medals in Commonwealth Games. Let's have a tour of Indians with most medals in the Commonwealth Games.

Aug 8, 2022, 1:38 PM4 min read

India participated for the first time in the second edition of the Commonwealth Games in 1934. During that time, the tournament was known as the British Empire Games, back in 1934. India has participated in the tournament since its debut except for four editions (1930, 1950, 1962, and 1986). Indian sports never disappointed their Nation in Commonwealth Games. Many Indian athletes bring medals for their nation. Since its debut, India has won 503 medals in the CWG tournament. Especially, the shooting sports are considered the most successful event in Commonwealth Game's history. India won the most medal in shooting events with 135 podium finishes. Let's have a tour of Indians with the most medals in the Commonwealth Games.

Also read:Who was the first Indian to win a medal in Commonwealth Games?

Indians with most medals in Commonwealth Games | Top 5 list

1. Jaspal Rana- 15 medals

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Jaspal Rana has won the most medals in Commonwealth Games. He achieved a total of 15 CWG medals in shooting, which include 9 gold, 4 silver, and 2 bronze. He contested mainly in the 25 m Centre Fire Pistol category. At the 2006 Commonwealth Games, Jaspal Rana achieved a gold medal in Men's 25m Centre Fire Pistol alongside Samaresh Jung. Only at the age of 18, he has got the most prestigious award, Arjuna Award in 1994. Not only that, but he also achieved Padma Shri at 21. He is the most successful Indian athlete in Commonwealth Games. Rana earned more than 600 medals including National and Internation events in his whole career. At present, Rana coaches at the Jaspal Rana Institute of Education and Technology in Dehradun.

2. Samaresh Jung- 14 medals

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Samaresh Jung, who was nicknamed the 'Gold Finger' of India, is an Indian air pistol specialist. He belongs to the beautiful state of Himachal Pradesh. At the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, he won two gold medals in the men's free pistol pairs and the open event of 25 m standard pistol pairs, both in partnership with Jaspal Rana. At the 2006 commonwealth games, Samaresh won five gold medals in Men's 50m Pistol, Men's 10m Air pistol, Men's 25 m centerfire pistol, 10m Air pairs, 25m Standard Pistol pairs, and 25m Center Fire Pistol regimens. For his excellency, He was awarded the David Dixon "Best Athlete of the 18th Commonwealth Games" award. He bagged 14 CWG medals across various shooting events held in 2002, 2006, and 2010 editions of the Commonwealth Games. In the Tokyo Olympics 2020, he mentored Indian shooters who represented India.

3. Sharath Kamal Achanta- 13 medals

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Sharath Kamal Achanta is the first Indian table tennis player to achieve a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in 2006. He extended his domination at the Commonwealth Games 2022 by winning the gold medal in the men's singles event, thrashing England's Liam Pitchford 4-1 in the final. He achieved a total of 13 CWG medals, which includes seven golds, three silvers, and three bronze. Achanta passed through G Sathiyan's record to become the highest-ranked Indian table tennis player. He was honored with the Arjuna Award in the year 2004.

Also read:Commonwealth Games 2022: Indian medalists till now

4. Gagan Narang- 10 medals

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Gagan Narang impressed the whole world by winning four medals for India including two gold in pair with Abhinav Bindra at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. The Indian sports shooter has a total number of 10 medals in the 2006, 2010, and 2014 editions of the Commonwealth Games. For his outstanding performance in the shooting, the Government of India honored him with the Arjuna award in 2005. He was also awarded the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 2010. Besides, he established 'Guns for Glory' the Khelo India Accredited Institution where he trained shooters with his team and launched Project leap through this academy. Narang continued his impressive journey in the 2010 Commonwealth Games where he bagged 4 gold, including two in the individual event and the other two in pair. 

5. Abhinav Bindra- 9 medals

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Abhinav Bindra is the first Indian who gave India its first-ever individual gold in shooting at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Not only that, he became the first Indian to have won both the World and Olympic titles at the same time. Only at the age of 15, he participated in the 1998 Commonwealth Games. The Indian Olympic gold medalist has a total of 9 CWG medals, which includes 5 gold. He was honored with the Arjuna awards and is the youngest recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Awards.

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List of all Olympic medal winners from Bengal

From Norman Pritchard's electrifying sprints to Leander Paes' historic tennis bronze, discover the medalists who etched Bengal's name in the Olympic history. Here's the list of all Olympic medal winners from Bengal.

Jul 18, 2025, 5:39 AM3 min read

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Bengal, a region known for its rich culture and long history, also has a special connection to the world of sports. Many athletes from Bengal have achieved great things, with some even winning medals at the Olympic Games.

It is important to remember these champions who, over the years and through various challenges, brought Olympic glory home.

Let's explore the list of all Olympic medal winners from Bengal and revisit those glorious moments of pride.

Norman Pritchard (1900 Paris Olympics)

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Olympic medalist Norman Pritchard. Image | Hindustan Times
  • Sport: Athletics
  • Medals Won: 2 Silvers (Men's 200m, Men's 200m Hurdles)

Born in Kolkata (then Calcutta) in 1875, Norman Pritchard was a British-Indian athlete who holds a unique place in Olympic history as the first Asian-born athlete to win a medal. This remarkable moment arrived in the 1900 Paris Olympics, where he represented India in Athletics.

Pritchard participated in five athletics events, and clinched 2 silver medals: one in Men's 200m sprint, and another in Men's 200m hurdles.

His achievements marked history as he became the first Indian athlete to win multiple medals in a single Olympic Games and also the first medalist from Bengal.

After his sporting career, he moved to the United States and became a successful actor in silent films under the name Norman Trevor.

Read Also: Olympic Trivia: 25 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About the Games

Carlyle Tapsell (1932 Los Angeles Olympics)

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Carlyle Tapsell representing India in 1932 Olympics. Image | Olympedia
  • Sport: Field Hockey
  • Medals Won: Gold (Men's team)

Carlyle Tapsell, born in Adra, a town of Purulia district in West Bengal, was a vital part of India's field hockey team that brought the second Gold medal home for India in Olympic history. This period, followed by the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, is recognised as the "golden age" for Indian hockey.

Tapsell was known for his defensive strength and penalty expertise. He played along with stars like Dhyan Chand to secure a historic 24-1 victory over the host nation, the USA.

This achievement cemented India's status as the world's best hockey team and made Tapsell the second Olympic champion from Bengal.

Read Also: 8 unbreakable Olympic records: Bolt, Phelps, Kim and more

Leander Paes (1996 Atlanta Olympics)

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  • Sport: Tennis
  • Medals Won: Bronze (Men's Singles)

Born in Kolkata, Leander Paes, who hails from a family with an incredible sporting background, wrote a memorable chapter at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. His bronze in Men's Singles Tennis ended the 44-year drought for an individual Olympic medal for India.

Paes is the only athlete to win a medal in Tennis for India. He is known for his strong will and unpredictable style, often called "junk tennis," that confused many higher-ranked opponents.

Despite suffering a wrist injury in the semi-final match, he did not give up and bagged the medal in the bronze medal match against Brazil's Fernando Meligeni, winning three sets (3-6, 6-2, 6-4).

His father, Vece Paes, was also an Olympic medalist, who won a bronze medal in hockey at the 1972 Munich Olympics. With Leander's win in 1996, they became the only father-son duo to have both won Olympic medals in different sports.

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Commonwealth vs Olympics – India’s Medal Ratios

Unpack the performance of India in two grand sporting events in their history of participation. We bring you the accurate comparison of Commonwealth vs Olympics and India's medal ratios in them. Check them out.

Jul 3, 2025, 10:51 AM4 min read

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The Olympic Games are the world's oldest sporting spectacle, uniting athletes globally every four years. Medals here represent the ultimate standard of international athletic excellence. In contrast, the Commonwealth Games, known as the "Friendly Games," gather athletes from Commonwealth nations. While a major multi-sport event, its scale and competitive depth differ from the Olympics.

We bring you a direct comparison of performance in Commonwealth vs Olympics and India's medal ratios, based on their historical participation.

India's Olympic medal journey

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Neeraj Chopra after winning a Gold medal in 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Image | NDTV

India debuted in the Olympic Games in 1900, where Norman Pritchard, a British-Indian athlete, won 2 silver medals in athletics. This victory marked the beginning of India's medal book at the grandest stage of sport.

For a significant period following this, India's Olympic identity was primarily defined by the success of Men's Hockey team. They dominated the sport, winning six consecutive gold medals from 1928 to 1956, and adding further golds in 1964 and 1980.

India's rise in the Olympics came after the 2000s, where individual athletes proved themselves and won medals for the nation.

Read Also: Timeline: India’s rise at the Olympics

Key individual breakthroughs:

  • K. D. Jadhav (1952): Bronze in Wrestling. First individual medalist for independent India. 
  • Leander Paes (1996): He brought the first-ever medal for India in tennis with his Bronze medal win.
  • Karnam Malleswari (2000): First Indian woman to win an Olympic medal (Bronze in Weightlifting)
  • Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore (2004): Silver in Shooting. India's first medal in this sport.
  • Vijender Singh (2008): First Indian athlete to win a medal in Boxing (Bronze).
  • Abhinav Bindra (2008): India's first individual Gold medalist (Sport: Shooting)
  • Saina Nehwal (2012): Second Indian woman to win an Olympic medal. She also brought the first medal for India in Badminton with her Bronze.
  • Neeraj Chopra (2020/2021): Gold in Javelin throw. India's second individual gold.
  • Manu Bhaker (2024): Second Indian to win 2 medals (Bronze in shooting) in a single Olympic edition.

India's dominance in the Commonwealth Games

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Jaspal Rana- India's most successful athlete at the Commonwealth Games. Image | X

India's debut at the Commonwealth Games (then British Empire Games) was in 1934 in London, where Rashid Anwar won the nation's first medal – a bronze in wrestling. Over the decades, India's presence has grown, cementing its status as a leading nation within the Commonwealth sporting fraternity.

Notable achivements:

  • Milkha Singh (Athletics): First Indian to win a Gold medal at the CWG, in 1958.
  • Jaspal Rama (Shooting): Most successful Indian athlete at the commonwealth games. He won 15 medals overall (9 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze)
  • Sharath Kamal (Table Tennis): Won 4 medals (3 gold, 1 silver) in 2022, making him India's most successful athlete at that event.
  • Ami Ghia and Kanwal Thakar Singh (Badminton): First Indian women to win a medal in the CWG. They won a bronze medal in women's doubles badminton in 1978.
  • Roopa Unnikrishnan (Shooting): First Indian woman to win a Gold medal at the CWG in 1998.

Read Also: Cricket removed from Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth vs Olympics – A direct comparison

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OLYMPICS: India has won 41 medals in the history of Olympic Games, which includes 10 gold medals, 10 silver medals, and 21 bronze medals. India's most successful sport Olympic sport is Field Hockey (Men's team). They earned 13 medals in total.

COMMONWEALTH GAMES: India has won 564 medals in the history of CWG, with 203 gold, 190 silver, and 171 bronze medals. Their most successful sport at the games is Shooting, where they won 63 gold medals, and a total of 135 medals.

Read Also: Olympic Athletes to Watch in LA 2028 from India

India's Medal Ratios:

Category Olympic Games Commonwealth Games
Rank 60th 4th
Total Medals 41 564
Total Gold 10 203
Participating Years

26

(since 1900)

18

(since 1934)

Medals per year (approx.) 1.58 medals/year 31.33 medals/year

Most successful sport (Medals):

Sport Olympic Medals Commonwealth Medals
Field Hockey 13 6
Wrestling 8 114
Shooting 7 135
Weightlifting 2 133
Boxing 3 44
Badminton 3 31

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Timeline: India’s rise at the Olympics

Delve into India's rise at the Olympics through a historical timeline, spotlighting key turning points from the golden era of hockey to individual medals that shaped the nation's flourishing success.

Jun 29, 2025, 8:34 AM4 min read

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India's journey in Olympic Games began in 1900, but for many decades, success was limited. The nation's presence on the medal tally was defined by mostly one or two medals per edition, with the success of the Men's Hockey teams being the main reason for it.

However, the 21st century marked a turning point, as it saw India's rise at the Olympics. Their success at the Games picked up pace in several new ways.

Check out the full article to see how India's journey transformed:

1996-2008: Individual medals emerge

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Leander Paes, Karnam Malleswari and Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore with their Olympic Medals. Image | Sportzpoint

After years of triumph in Men's Hockey, 1996 Atlanta Olympics saw a change for India, as Leander Paes won a Bronze medal in Tennis. This victory brought in the first individual medal for India in Olympics after 44 years (previously: K.D. Jadhav won in 1952 in Wrestling).

Following this breakthrough, other individual athletes began to make their mark. In the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Karnam Malleswari made history with her Bronze medal win in Weightlifting, and became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal.

Moving to the next edition, the 2004 Athens Olympics saw another individual triumph, with a Silver medal this time. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore brought home India's first-ever medal in Shooting, laying the groundwork for India's extended talent pool beyond hockey.

In 2008, the momentum continued with Abhinav Bindra's Gold (Shooting), Vijender Singh's Bronze (Boxing), and Sushil Kumar's Bronze medal (Wrestling) in the same edition.

Read Also: Most medals by an Indian in a single Olympics

2012: Six Medals and India's Olympic Rise

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The 2012 London Olympics was a truly historic moment for India. For the first time ever, India secured six individual medals in a single Olympic edition, that too in five different sports. This was not just a jump in numbers, but a clear rise for India in the Olympic Games.

Here, take a closer look at the medalists:

Gagan Narang: Bronze Medal in Shooting

Gagan Narang won India's first medal at London 2012, taking bronze in the men's 10m Air Rifle event with a final score of 701.1. He opened the medal books for India in this historic edition.

Sushil Kumar: Silver medal in Wrestling

Sushil Kumar became the first Indian to win two individual Olympic medals (previously in 2008), securing silver in the men's 66kg freestyle wrestling after a hard-fought tournament.

Saina Nehwal: Bronze medal in Badminton

Saina Nehwal earned India's first-ever Olympic medal in Badminton, securing a bronze in Women's singles. With this victory, she also became the second woman, after Malleswari, to win a medal at the grandest stage.

Yogeshwar Dutt: Bronze medal in Wrestling

Yogeshwar Dutt overcame injuries and fought through brilliantly in the men's 60kg freestyle wrestling to secure a bronze medal.

Mary Kom: Bronze medal in Boxing

In the debut of women's boxing at the Olympics, Mary Kom won a bronze in the flyweight (51kg) category, making her the first Indian woman boxer to achieve this milestone.

Vijay Kumar: Silver medal in Shooting

Vijay Kumar clinched silver in the men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol, finishing behind Cuba's Leuris Pupo.

Read Also: Olympic Athletes to Watch in LA 2028 from India

2016-2024: Sustaining the momentum in India's modern Olympic era

India has consistently built upon its Olympic success since 2012, with athletes dominating in different categories of sports. The period from 2016 to 2024 has seen new talents emerge and solidify India's rise on the global stage.

2016 Rio Olympics
Medal Medalist Sport Event
Silver P.V. Sindhu Badminton Women's singles
Bronze Sakshi Malik Wrestling Women's freestyle 58 kg

2020 Tokyo Olympics
Medal Medalist Sport Event
Gold Neeraj Chopra Athletics Men's javelin throw
Silver Saikhom Mirabai Chanu Weightlifting Women's 49 kg
Silver Ravi Kumar Dahiya Wrestling Men's freestyle 57 kg
Bronze P. V. Sindhu Badminton Women's singles
Bronze Lovlina Borgohain Boxing Women's welterweight
Bronze Men's field hockey team Field Hockey Men's tournament
Bronze Bajrang Punia Wrestling Men's freestyle 65kg

2024 Paris Olympics
Medal Medalist Sport Event
Silver Neeraj Chopra  Athletics Men's javelin throw
Bronze Manu Bhaker Shooting Women's 10m air pistol
Bronze Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh Shooting Mixed 10m air pistol team
Bronze Swapnil Kusale Shooting Men's 50m rifle (3 positions)
Bronze Men's field hockey team Field Hockey Men's tournament
Bronze Aman Sehrawat Wrestling Men's freestyle 57 kg

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Most medals by an Indian in a single Olympics

Discover the story of two exceptional Indian athletes who won multiple medals in a single Olympic edition, achieving the feat for most medals by an Indian in a single Olympics.

Jun 22, 2025, 9:54 AM2 min read

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Competing on the grandest stage of them all, the Olympic Games, is an aspiration for athletes worldwide. Earning a single medal by getting ahead of the best around the world is a massive deal. But not just one win, imagine multiple medals in a single edition of Olympics? That's an extraordinary achievement.

For a nation like India, despite centuries of sporting heritage, this monumental feat has only been achieved by two athletes. 

Get ready to delve into the stats for most medals by an Indian in a single Olympics.

Read Also: Olympic Facts: Most Consecutive Olympic Gold Medals

Norman Pritchard: India's first Olympic medalist and multi-medal pioneer

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Olympic medalist Norman Pritchard. Image | Hindustan Times
  • Sport: Athletics
  • Olympic Edition: 1900 Paris Olympics
  • Medals Won: 2
  • Event: Men's 200m sprint, Men's 200m hurdles

Hailing from Kolkata, West Bengal, Norman Pritchard was a British-Indian athlete who marked India's debut in the Olympic Games with huge success. He not only holds the record of being the first-ever Olympic medalist from India, but also one of the only 2 athletes to win multiple medals in a single Olympics.

At the 1900 Paris Olympics, Pritchard secured two silver medals in athletics (Men's 200m and Men's 200m hurdles), setting the bar high and inspiring the future generations. His multi-medal success was the only standing record for over a century.

Read Also: Olympic Facts: From Youngest to Oldest to most successful medalists and more

Manu Bhaker: A modern-day multi medallist, 124 years later

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Manu Bhaker flaunting her two medals won at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Image | TOI
  • Sport: Shooting
  • Olympic Edition: 2024 Paris Olympics
  • Medals Won: 2
  • Event: Women's 10m air pistol, Mixed 10m air pistol team

More than a century after Pritchard's historic record, 2024 Paris Olympics witnessed another extraordinary individual brilliance from an young Indian athlete. Manu Bhaker, a professional shooter from Haryana, stunned everyone with her multi-medal feat.

Bhaker became the second Indian athlete to win multiple medals in a single Olympics with her 2 Bronze medals in shooting. She won the first one at an individual event (Women's 10m air pistol) and the second one alongside Sarabjot Singh in mixed 10m air pistol team.

Acknowledging the nuance regarding Pritchard's British roots and the ongoing debate about his nationality despite the IOC crediting India, Manu Bhaker is widely considered the first Indian athlete in the post-independence era to win most medals in a single Olympics.

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Cricket versus "Sports": A friend or a foe?

The "cricket versus sport" is an age-old fight between fans and athletes from different disciplines. But, does the sport cricket deserve all the hate?

Sep 25, 2024, 10:52 AM8 min read

Cricket versus "Sports": A friend or a foe?

A lot of instances have seen cricket being differentiated from other sports. Especially, in South Asian countries, where cricket rules a fraternity, "sports" look doomed. An established "Cricket versus Sports" league is not a 2-month long tournament. It's an age-long duel with apparent results. But, is cricket guilty?

If we look back, Cricket was not as big as it is now. Restricted within the allies of a colonized country, cricket was just a time pass. 36 years to Independence, but a famous singer (Lata Mangeshkar) had to arrange a charity musical show to gather prize money for the 1983 World Cup Winners.

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The image of Kapil lifting the World Cup trophy from the iconic Lord's balcony. Photo Collcted.

India gained some confidence since then. the biggest boost came after the win in the inaugurating T20 World Cup Win. 2007, 24the September, exactly 20 years back, the seed of the cash-rich league got sown. 

Indian Premier League, started in 2008, is the biggest source of money earning for BCCI. Keeping aside BCCI, the neighbouring cricketing nations have their cricket board more powerful than the other boards. But is this a fault of Cricket?

"Athletes" ignites the fire of "Cricket versus Sport" League

India won its second T20I World Cup after ending its 11 years of drought. The fans who were frustrated for a decade finally got one thing to celebrate. The Marine Drive got flooded with people. The Wankahde Stadium showed all its suppresed love to the team.

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The Indian team received a grand welcome at the  Mumbai's Marine Drive that was followed by a felicitation ceremony at the Wankhede Stadium. AP

Felicitations came from their respective state governments. BCCI provided a huge lump of prize money to the players and the support staff.

But this has triggered athletes from different sports. Names like Chirag Shetty and Saina Nehwal came into the limelight criticizing the sport. When Shetty wanted equal recognition for India's win in the last Uber Cup, Saina went a step ahead. Her view was simple- people wouldn't even hate cricket even if she did so. But, why would someone hate cricket?

This is not a once or twice-told story. This widespread competition with cricket is not new. But is cricket a foe to other sports? Here are a few stories of "influence" and "idolization" in the recent past, not only from India but from neighbors too.

Sri Lanka Cricket funded CWG participating athletes.

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Palitha Bandara recorded a distance of 44.20 meters and won the silver medal for Sri Lanka. Photo collected

The pre-2022 Commonwealth Games has seen an economic crisis in Sri Lanka. Not just economic, but the life on the island was distressed. The then Prime Minister Rajadhakshya fled from the country. Sri Lanka since its independence faced their record crisis.

The country fell short of food and fuel. The pandemic had already hit the Sports authorities. The crisis increased the hardships. They ran out of money. The situation was so pathetic that the boards couldn't manage transport to send the accessories to the athletes

At a point, the country thought of withdrawing its name from the Birmingham CWG. But at that very moment, Sri Lanka Cricket stepped in.

The board contributed 22 million Sri Lankan Rupees to the athletes participating. They hosted Australia and gathered the amount, despite the fears of the crowd ruining it.

Cricket Sri Lanka tried to cover all the funds. However, the athletes still had limited athleisure. CWG authorities too came in help for the athletes. Sri Lanka finished the CWG Campaign with four medals (one silver and three bronze).

Pakistan Cricket Board- the unsung sponsor for Arshad Nadeem

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Arshad Nadeem Won the gold medal for Pakistan, at Paris Olympics. Photo coutesy: Olympics

The Paris Olympics Gold medallist Arshad Nadeem was initially an age-group cricket player, His focus later shifted to javelin through which Pakistan got its first medal after 1992.

Arshad Nadeem registered a monstrous throw of 92.97 metres sealing the gold for his country. Earlier he won the silver at the 2023 World Athletics Championships, Budapest, with a throw of 87.82 meters. He gave Pakistan’s first-ever medal at the World Athletics Championships.

But what did Pakistan give him? ignorance! The Commonwealth champion earlier expressed that he has been using a javelin for the last 8 years. His bosom friend and admirer Neeraj Chopra from India tweeted, urging the Pakistan Government to buy Nadeem news javelins.

Nadeem hails from Punjab's Miyan Channu village. Struggling themselves, the villagers funded him for his Olympic campaign. Added, that it was the Pakistan Cricket Bard who sponsored him.

PCB also financed Nadeem and his coach Salman Fayyaz Butt's air tickets.

Read also: A Bronze costs just USD 100: Trembling Future of Pakistan Hockey Team

BCCI's baby steps for Olympians

Earlier BCCI secretary Jay Shah announced financial aid for the Olympians.BCCI granted Rs. 8.5 Crores (approximately $1.03 million) to the Indian Olympic Association for their Olympics campaign.

Recently a new NCA (National Cricket Academy) is near completion. The old existing facilities at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in the city center will be upgraded to a multi-sport training facility.

Apart from the cricketers, it will open doors for the Olympians too. NCA will have new facilities that will let them train there.

The new facilities will have World-Class Playing Grounds will have:

  • 45 Practice Pitches: A variety of pitches to cater to different training needs.
  • Indoor Cricket Facilities: For year-round practice and skill development.
  • Olympic-Sized Swimming Pool: To aid in recovery and cross-training for athletes.
  • State-of-the-Art Training and Recovery Facilities: Equipped with the latest sports science technology to help athletes maintain peak physical condition and recover efficiently from injuries.

Cricketer- "athlete" collaboration

When one section came forward criticizing the fame, the other one took it handy to make their own.

Mahi's influence

Speaking about Swapnil Kusale, he himself mentioned that he doesn't follow any other sport apart from shooting. But he follows Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Kusale, who is an Indian Railways employee is a ticket checker like Dhoni. It took him 12 years to feature in the Olympics. And take India's first ever 10m Rifle position 3 medal. The Asian Games Champion accepted that MS's calm personality helps him to stay calm in chaos.

The Kohli aggression

One of the biggest heartbreak for any badminton fan was Lakshya Sen's exit from the Olympics without a medal. The Chinese Lee Zii Jia shattered Sen's bronze medal dream. 

But Sen's popularity is still unmatched in the sports arena. Even though he is "big," he still wants to "be the Virat Kohli of Indian badminton in coming years." In "The Ranveer Show" podcast he expressed his admiration for Kohli.

The other name that comes in the list is Nitesh Kumar. The Olympic Champion in the Men's Singles SL3 category is a Kohli fan. His winning celebration had some glimpses of Kohli's aggression.

But Nitesh's love for Kohli is not limited to celebrations. After succumbing to a deadly injury in Vizag, he started upgrading his badminton skills. Not only that, he delved himself into fitness, inspired by the 2013 version of Kohli.

The Wall looks upon The Wall

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P.R Sreejesh celebrated in his unique style after winning the bronze medal at paris. (Reuters Photo)

Soon after retirement, Indian Men's Hockey team goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh was assigned to train the junior hockey team. The two-time Olympic Bronze medallist was delighted to get this role. he not only talked about the future prospects but did mentioned about Rahul Dravid.

"The Wall" of Indian Hockey looked upon "The Wall" of Indian Cricket when it came to coaching. The way Dravid devoted himself to training the cricketing juniors, Seejesh is looking forward to doing the same for his sports.

Read also: Hockey India decides to retire jersey No. 16 in honor of goalkeeper PR Sreejesh

Cricket is another sport

The 2028 Olympics will feature Cricket after 128 years. The brand value of Virat Kohli played a pivotal role in the addition of cricket. But as Sunil Chhetri, the Indian former captain of Indian Football once said, Cricket excelling is great for that country. Then, how does that justify other sports not getting the "love" cricket gets?

How does that justify Chirag Shetty repeatedly slipping down on the court, in the Olympics quarterfinal, having his partner Sattwikraj Rankireddy as the lone warrior? 

How does that justify the associations not getting enough funds and definitely investing to find talent?

How does that justify archers failing to read the wind in bigger stages?

It's an open-ended question. Is it cricket the enemy, or the system? Is cricket actually an enemy or a friend in need?

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