Born on 11 July 1946 in Majharia, Bihar, Shivnath Singh became one of India's greatest marathon runners. He represented India at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, inspiring the nation with his determination. In 1974, he won the Asian Games gold medal in the 5,000m event. His historic marathon time of 2:12:00 (2:11:59), set at Jalandhar in May 1978, remained India's national record for an incredible 48 years. Rising from humble beginnings and often running barefoot, he proved that

Ritu Negi, born on May 30, 1992, in Sharog, Himachal Pradesh, is a celebrated star of Indian women’s kabaddi. She earned national recognition through her exceptional performances and fearless leadership on the mat. Ritu captained the Indian Women’s Kabaddi Team to a historic gold medal victory at the Asian Games. Her leadership, determination, and consistency made her one of India’s most respected kabaddi players. For her outstanding contribution to Indian sports, she was hon