Chronicling the stories of fifty of India's leading Olympians for the first time everin one comprehensive edition, Digvijay Singh Deo and Amit Bose bring you theGames through the eyes of some of the best sportspersons in the country.These first-person accounts of Olympic medalists from 1948 till 2012, such asBalbir Singh, Leander Paes, Karnam Malleswari, Abhinav Bindra and SushilKumar, and pioneers like Milkha Singh, P.T. Usha, Anjali Bhagwat, reveal theirhopes, superstitions, grit and challenges. Their experiences and interactions aresure to make you laugh, shed a tear and, most importantly, open your eyes tothe struggles they had to endure to reach the Olympics. These personal storiesgive a close-up view of what it means to represent India at the most prestigioussporting event in the world, making you a part of the soaring glory and shatteringdisappointment that only an Olympic Games can deliver. With photos from thepersonal archives of each athlete, this is a front-row seat to the privilegedOlympic experience.