India hosted several major sports events in 2021 despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. The Indian Premier League （IPL） 2021 was won by Chennai Super Kings, led by MS Dhoni, who defeated Kolkata Knight Riders in the final. This victory marked CSK\“s fourth IPL title.
In badminton, Indian shuttler PV Sindhu clinched the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2021, becoming the first Indian woman to win two Olympic medals. Another notable achievement was by Neeraj Chopra, who won the gold medal in javelin throw at the same Olympics, making history as the first Indian to win an Olympic gold in athletics.
Additionally, the Indian cricket team toured England, where they played a Test series. Although the series was drawn, notable performances were seen from players like Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah. Domestically, the Pro Kabaddi League resumed, with Bengal Warriors emerging as champions. |
