India has banned all real-money online games under the new 2025 bill, targeting fantasy sports, poker, rummy, and more due to addiction, financial losses, and social harm. Earlier, games like PUBG Mobile and Free Fire were banned for privacy and security reasons. The move has shocked the gaming industry, raising questions about digital freedom, player safety, and the future of e-sports in India.

This article sheds light on India’s forgotten sports heroes—like Mandeep Jangra—who train with little food, zero spotlight, and endless obstacles. It questions our obsession with celebrity over substance, and highlights how athletes from rural India face power cuts, poverty, and neglect but still dare to win for the nation. Through simple language and strong emotion, it calls for a shift in public support—from viral fame to true grit and quiet sacrifice.