Sports is known to embody the spirit of freedom in any nation, allowing its people to take the leap of faith in all aspects of life. With the 78th Independence Day of India fast approaching, it’s important to remember the sporting moments wherein the players displayed their sportsmanship spirit, inspiring its people to do the same.
In this article, SportsTiger looks at a few Indian sporting moments embodying the spirit of freedom and sportsmanship.
Virat Kohli tells fans to stop booing Steve Smith during ODI World Cup 2019
During the ODI World Cup 2019 match at The Oval in London, the fans were not kind towards Steve Smith after his return to the sport following the Sandpaper saga a year prior. Virat Kohli, who was the captain of India at the time, waved his hand towards the fans in the grandstand, gesturing them to stop booing Steve Smith in a great display of sportsmanship spirit.