The year 2022 witnessed several remarkable sports events in India with outstanding performances from Indian athletes across various disciplines.
In cricket, India hosted several international series including the IPL 2022 where Gujarat Titans emerged as champions in their debut season under the leadership of Hardik Pandya.
In badminton, Indian shuttlers showed exceptional performance with Lakshya Sen winning the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games and Kidambi Srikanth achieving significant victories in international tournaments.
Indian athletes excelled in the Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, where India won 61 medals including 22 gold medals. Notable winners included Mirabai Chanu in weightlifting, PV Sindhu in badminton, and the Indian men\“s hockey team.
In tennis, Indian players made their mark with Sania Mirza continuing her successful doubles career and young talents emerging in international circuits.
The year also saw significant achievements in athletics, with Neeraj Chopra maintaining his excellent form and winning multiple international competitions in javelin throw.
Indian kabaddi teams dominated both national and international tournaments, with Patna Pirates winning the Pro Kabaddi League season 9.
Football saw increased popularity with the Indian Super League attracting international talent and Mumbai City FC emerging as strong contenders. |
