Sharmistha Gooptu in Paris I was interviewing Dr. Ameya Kagali, chief team physician of the Indian…
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In Bhavna, lives the spirit to conquer
Sharmistha Gooptu in Paris Bhavnaben Choudhary comes from rural Gujarat. According to her coach Sunil Tanwar,…
Paralympic athletes are classed according to their disability; understanding the classification system is important
When I spoke to Neeraj Chopra after his silver in Paris, we had discussed the lack…
A hearty bonjour: The Paralympics Diary
Back to the MPC, the very same stadia and the same host city. On the way…
Not Golden Boy, but Epitome of Consistency — that’s how we should celebrate Neeraj Chopra
All eyes are on Neeraj Chopra ahead of the Diamond League and after his silver at…
What will the city of Paris be like during Paralympics?
Paris was part chaotic, on the edge, and teeming with security personnel and police in the…
The power of fandom – from hockey in Paris to the Maidans of Kolkata
Of my fan encounters during the Paris Olympics, I will especially remember the medal winning hockey…
What Vinesh Phogat means to me
I will always remember a smiling and very girl-next-door Vinesh Phogat happily eating a pizza with…
Kolkata and Delhi, Derby and Vinesh: Sport, politics and gender
A couple of days ago, I had written a piece on this platform, speaking about sport…
Fan zones in Paris will be hubs for generating awareness for Paralympics
An integral part of any mega games is its integration with the city and its public.…