HIMA DASWho: SprinterAchievements: Gold in women’s 4x400m relay, silver in mixed 4x400m relay and silver in women’s 400m. Why we like her: Clearly not letting go of her winning streak, the “Dhing Express” holds the Indian national record in 400m. Tejinder Pal Singh ToorWho: Shot-putterAchievement: Gold in men’s shot putWhy we like him: After finishing eighth in the Commonwealth Games earlier this year, Toor’s determination and perseverance made him the best shot putter in Asia. SAURABH CHAUDHARYWho: Sports shooterAchievement: Gold in men’s 10m air pistolWhy we like him: India’s youngest gold medalist in Asiad history, 16-year-old Saurabh has been hitting all the right notes since the beginning of the year. WOMEN’S HOCKEY TEAMAchievement: Silver in women’s field hockeyWhy we like them: Even though the 36-year-old wait for gold didn’t end, they impressed us with their game plan.
Source: The Telegraph September 20, 2018 17:37 UTC