Hope she reconsiders the retirement and decides to make a comeback and fight her demons. As…
Month: August 2024
The Vinesh Phogat saga and making weights – right idea, wrong execution
There is a reason why there are weight classes in combat sports. For the most vivid…
August protest: Empowerment of women through sports
Sport has had a long history as a tool of protest. Historians of sport can tell…
East Bengal fall short in AFC Champions League 2, match against Altyn Asyr of Turkmenistan
East Bengal Football Club (EBFC) suffered a disappointing 3-2 defeat against Altyn Asyr FC of Turkmenistan…
From sparring to sauna and everything in between – What happened in the hours before Vinesh Phogat was disqualified?
It was a night like no other. And with the verdict from the Court of Arbitration…
Why Aman Sherawat’s bronze is a silver lining for Indian wrestling
It was the last medal won by India at Paris 2024, not the least. It was…
Marquez’s words ring true as Indian football searches for its Okudera
“My feeling is that Indian players are very comfortable. Life is very good for them in…
The Poetry of Sacrifice: Paris 2024’s Silent Verses of Triumph
Trisha Ghosal in Paris In the enchanting land of Paris, a city where every corner whispers…
The Vinesh Phogat dilemma: What’s at stake and what’s the price to pay?
As we still await the sole arbitrator’s decision in the Vinesh Phogat versus UWW and IOC…
Silver medal or not, the Vinesh Phogat case could be a catalyst for positive change
First things first. The verdict is now expected on 16 August 6 pm Paris time. So…