5 of the greatest achievements by Indians at the Commonwealth Games

#3 Rashid Anwar wins bronze in 1934, India claim first medal

Rashid Anwar in practice.

In 1934, India was still colonized by the British and battling for freedom. The Commonwealth Games was called the British Empire Games and was a show of British might and the greatness of the empire.

An athlete from an impoverished, subjugated nation rose against all odds to win a medal. The name is Rashid Anwar, a wrestler participating in the welterweight category.

Details about his performance vary, but what we know for certain is that he made Indians proud when no one gave him a chance. A legacy in wrestling was created and India remains a global powerhouse in the sport.