With a population of 1.4 billion, India has produced global success stories across science, technology, finance and space tech. Yet it has long struggled to translate its demographic strength into sporting success, producing fewer champions than countries whose populations are smaller than some of its states.
Something special happened three years ago that began to change that perception. India crossed a psychological barrier at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, surprising many sceptics and showcasing the efforts of those who had worked tirelessly behind the scenes to build the country into a sporting powerhouse.
