India has played host to several major sporting events over the years — the 2010 Commonwealth…
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We must host the Olympics: Mahesh Bhupathi
Purely from monetary terms, the Olympics is a $15 billion event. India wants to host it…
Lessons for sports journalists from Trump’s presidential campaign
I am not a political analyst, nor is my understanding of American politics anything to…
ISSF mulling changes for LA 2028 Olympics
S.Kannan Shooting as an Olympic sport is battling hard to stay relevant for the 2028 Olympics…
Swapnil Kusale finally gets cash award; coach Deepali says he can focus again on shooting
It was a proud moment for Swapnil Kusale and coach Deepali Deshpande as they received the…
Legend Dipa Karmakar waves goodbye
Saying goodbye is always emotional for an athlete, unless you happen to Bjorn Borg, who shockingly…
Perils of sports journalism on digital platforms, volume over quality
A major challenge confronting web journalism, especially in sports, is the lack of quality and credibility.…
Kalikesh Singh Deo’s blueprint for more success in Indian shooting
One sport in India which has faced enormous criticism for failing to win medals at two…
“Gopichand wanted to touch my medal”: Karnam Malleswari recalls recalls her bronze win at Sydney 2000
Twenty-four years ago, on this day (September 19), Karnam Malleswari became the first Indian woman athlete…
Immigration, security and the quest for Olympic pins
We were all waiting to board at gate C90 at Paris Charles de Gaulle when a…