{"id":21748,"date":"2021-08-12T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-12T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/?p=21748"},"modified":"2026-01-29T11:09:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T05:39:10","slug":"international-youth-day-indian-athletes-at-tokyo-olympics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/international-youth-day-indian-athletes-at-tokyo-olympics\/","title":{"rendered":"International Youth Day: Indian Athletes at Tokyo Olympics"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

It is the International Youth Day 2021<\/strong> on 12th August and the perfect opportunity this year to appreciate the accomplishments of the Indian youth in the field of sports.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Over the years, we have had several role models such as Deepika Kumari (archery), Mary Kom (boxing), Rani Rampal (Hockey), Saurabh Chaudhary (shooting), Lakshya Sen, and Manu Bhaker who have inspired young hearts all over the country to take an avid interest in sports, especially Olympics.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As the second most populous in the world, India is bustling with young energy and Youth Day is something that the youngsters of our country look forward to being a part of.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The International Youth Day celebrates the distinguished achievements of the youth of this diverse nation across several fields. However, International Youth Day 2021 can rightfully be dedicated to the exceptional performances by the Indian Sportspersons in the Tokyo Olympics.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Whether it is the silver Mirabai Chanu won in weightlifting or it is the historic gold bagged by the 23-year-old Neeraj Chopra in javelin throw \u2014 this has clearly been India\u2019s glorious best medal haul ever in the history of Olympics.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

At the end of the Tokyo Games, India finished 44th with one gold medal, two silvers, and four bronze medals, taking the total to seven as compared to six bagged at the 2012 London Games. As the country\u2019s flag fluttered during the medal ceremonies, it filled every heart \u2014 young and old with pride and sheer appreciation for the young brigade.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

India\u2019s medals came in hockey, wrestling, boxing, badminton, and athletics. Given below is a list of the Indian medallists from the Tokyo Olympics whom we proudly celebrate this International Youth Day 2021:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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