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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…
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…
What we expect from an Olympics host city going forward: Structural and logistical matters
We travelled back from Paris yesterday. As we were getting ready to leave the hotel in…
Paris After the Olympics: The City of Lights Rekindles Its Eternal Flame
Trisha Ghoshal As the final embers of the Olympic flame flicker out, casting their last golden…
PR Sreejesh’s Legacy Lives On Through a Unique School Contest
Rohan Chowdhury in Paris PR Sreejesh is more than just a name in Indian hockey. He’s…
Indian Men’s Hockey team’s redoubtable Olympics campaign – So close to the coveted medal, yet so far
With hockey having its roots in India for over a century, most of us have developed…
Vinesh and Antim botch jobs bring up serious questions about wrestling support system
Boria Majumdar If Vinesh Phogat is a catastrophe, Antim Panghal is a smaller bump for sure.…
India seek repeat of 1980 win against Spain in bronze medal playoff
SKannan in Paris Any attempt to blame the Indian hockey team for their narrow 2-3 loss…
Neeraj qualifies for final with his season’s best, Peters and Nadeem wish to make podium with him
Rohan Chowdhury in Paris Neeraj Chopra is again in the headlines, with his season’s best throw…