Claim: Indian footballers drew against France in the 1948 London Olympics because they played barefoot. This was because the Indian government could not afford shoes for the players.
Fact-check: Fact Check: Yes, Indian footballers played barefoot in the '48 Olympics, but it WASN'T because of poverty 
Verdict: half true
Organisation: India Today
Author: Srishti Jha
Date published: 2022-08-23T15:18:37