We Are The Champions: 40 Iconic Moments In Indian Sports

We Are the Champions brings alive the defining moments that put India on the global sporting map—from the first Olympic hockey gold in 1948 to Kapil Dev’s historic World Cup triumph in 1983, from Mary Kom’s world titles to Neeraj Chopra’s javelin glory. This inspiring book celebrates athletes who changed the game—icons like Sunil Gavaskar, Mithali Raj, and Pankaj Advani, as well as barrier-breakers like Avani Lekhara and Sumit Antil. Their courage, sacrifice, and relentless will to win paved the way for today’s generation of sporting stars. Packed with dramatic comebacks, hidden gems, and stories of grit, We Are the Champions is more than a collection of victories—it is the story of how India learned to dream big and fight hard. Vijay Lokapally, a retired sports journalist with over three decades at The Hindu and Sportstar, is widely respected for his expertise in cricket and his close ties with the sporting fraternity. He is also the author of the bestselling Driven: The Virat Kohli Story. Akshay Lokapally, a science graduate from Ramjas College, has contributed to various publications on sports and sociological issues. Known for his balanced views, this is his second book, following Net Flicks, a work on badminton co-authored with Vijay Lokapally.