New Delhi, Dec. 27 -- In 2025, many young Indian athletes left their mark on the global stage and changed the narrative of Indian sports. While the veterans continued to shine, this year, particularly belonged to a fearless bunch of youngsters who didn't just compete but conquered the big stage.

From cricket to chessboard, young Indian stars ensured that the Indian tricolour was raised higher and more frequently than ever before.

Here's a look at some of the landmark sporting events where Indian youth made a name for themselves on the global stage and made the Indian tricolour rise high:

- Vaibhav Suryavanshi's rise in world cricket

The cricket world witnessed the greatness of 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, whose 2025 season was a r...