Manasi Joshi, and how confidence helps overcome barriers

The first thing that strikes you about Manasi Joshi is confidence. She is full of it.…

In Sheetal Devi, lives the Olympic spirit and a lot more

If the world were to be a laboratory of miracles, Sheetal Devi would have been its…

Why Indian archery needs a relook and a revised roadmap

Despite all efforts — and a lot of that has been put in over many years…

Reviving Buchi Babu Trophy, a pat on the back for Tamil Nadu Cricket Association

Have you heard of Buchi Babu Trophy? Unless you’re a hardcore cricket follower, chances are reasonably…

India’s boxing debacle in Paris and why the BFI be held responsible

In a bitter-sweet Olympic campaign for India in Paris, boxing belonged to the first category. It…

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…

End of India’s medal-winning run at top-level badminton since 2011

Lakshya Sen’s inability to close out matches he was dominating on successive days is a cause…

Anomalies apart, Manolo Marquez as India coach is a good choice

A national coach appointed without following protocol, and while accepting that he will simultaneously remain in…

Bhutia resigns from AIFF technical committee, protesting manner of Manolo appointment

Bhaichung Bhutia has resigned from the technical committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), saying…

Looking back at the Dipa Karmakar miracle of Rio 2016

Eight years ago, one Olympic evening, something scarcely believable was playing out in front of our…