- The Indian men's hockey team won their first Olympic medal in 41 years at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, defeating Germany to claim the bronze.
- All four Indian athletes - PN Ganesh, Manpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, and Mandeep Singh - played a crucial role in the team's success with their skill, tenacity and leadership.
- While this marks a proud moment for Indian sports, the speaker believes millions of parents across India will be encouraged to support their children taking up sports in the hope they may one day emulate these heroes.