There is a reason why there are weight classes in combat sports. For the most vivid…
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August protest: Empowerment of women through sports
Sport has had a long history as a tool of protest. Historians of sport can tell…
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…
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…
From Paris to Kolkata: A Louvre Experience, Reminiscent of Durga Puja Crowds
Rohan Chowdhury in Paris While visiting Paris for the first time, most travellers would have the…
Sreejesh – The Everest that stood between the opponent and victory
At the historic Yves-du-Manoir Stadium, there were some memorable scenes when India clinched the bronze medal…
In four years’ time, cricket will grab headlines even in the Olympic fortnight
For decades now, the Olympic fortnight has been the time when India’s athletes and those from…
The Silver Sensations: How Second Place Often Stole the Show at the Olympics
Rohan Chowdhury in Paris The saying “A silver is a gold lost” suggests that winning a…