Best non - sports related underdog stories. What are they?

The movie 'Slumdog Millionaire' is based on an underdog story. The main character, Jamal Malik, comes from the slums of Mumbai. Against all odds, he participates in the Indian version of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' He is constantly underestimated and suspected of cheating, but in fact, his life experiences have given him the knowledge to answer the questions. It's a story of triumph over extreme poverty and prejudice.

There's the story of Malala Yousafzai. She was just a young girl in Pakistan standing up for girls' education in the face of the Taliban. They tried to silence her by shooting her. But she survived and became a global advocate for education. A young girl from a small town in Pakistan, she was an underdog against a powerful and violent group, yet she made her voice heard all around the world.

One great underdog story is that of JK Rowling. She was a single mother on welfare when she started writing the Harry Potter series. Publishers rejected her manuscript multiple times. But she didn't give up. Eventually, her books became a global phenomenon, making her one of the richest women in the world.

One great underdog story is the Miracle on Ice. In the 1980 Winter Olympics, the US hockey team, made up mostly of amateur players, defeated the heavily favored Soviet Union team. It was a huge upset that inspired a nation.

The story of Leicester City in the English Premier League in 2015 - 2016 is remarkable. They were 5000 - 1 outsiders at the start of the season. But through great teamwork, determination and some excellent management, they won the league title, shocking the football world.

One of the best is the story of the Jamaican bobsled team. Jamaica, a tropical country not known for winter sports, formed a bobsled team. Against all odds, they managed to compete in the Winter Olympics. Their journey inspired many as they overcame lack of resources and training facilities. Another is the Miracle on Ice. In 1980, the US hockey team, made up of amateur and collegiate players, defeated the highly favored Soviet Union team. It was a huge upset and a great underdog story that united the nation.

Well, there's the story of Greece winning the Euro 2004. They were not expected to do much in the tournament. Their team was not as star - studded as some of the other European powerhouses. But they played with great determination and teamwork and ended up winning the championship. Also, Rocky Balboa in the movies (which was inspired by real - life underdog stories in boxing). He was an unknown boxer who got a chance to fight the champion and put up a great fight. And the New York Giants beating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. The Patriots were undefeated that season, but the Giants pulled off the upset.

The Miracle on Ice is an incredible underdog story. In the 1980 Winter Olympics, the United States hockey team, made up mostly of amateur and college players, faced the powerful Soviet Union team. The Soviets had dominated international hockey for years. But the US team, with their teamwork and tenacity, managed to pull off an upset victory that is still celebrated today.

Sure. There was this small town baseball team. They were made up of kids from working - class families. Their equipment was old and second - hand. But they had a great team spirit. They practiced every day after school in a field with more dirt than grass. Against all odds, they made it to the regional finals and nearly won. Their story is a great example of how heart can make up for lack of resources.

Netflix is an underdog story. It started as a DVD - by - mail service in a world dominated by video rental stores like Blockbuster. Blockbuster was the giant at that time. But Netflix saw the future in streaming and invested heavily in it. Despite many challenges and doubts, they managed to transform the way people watch movies and TV shows, and now they are one of the most influential media companies globally while Blockbuster went out of business.