It was a proud moment for Swapnil Kusale and coach Deepali Deshpande as they received the…
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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…
Planning for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has to begin now
Sport is non-stop. Preparations, too, cannot be halted for a long time. India’s heroes will soon…
Cricket’s integration into the Olympics could well define Jay Shah’s ICC tenure
Cricket’s inclusion in the Olympics was a much-debated subject. After much deliberation, the sport is back…
Why India Falls Short in the Olympics: A Tale of Parks, Play, and Priorities
Trisha Ghoshal in Paris The excitement around the Paris 2024 Olympics has reignited a perennial debate…
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…