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Year: 2020

Ministry will have to remain wary of uneven enforcement of Sports Code on different Federations
Governance

Ministry will have to remain wary of uneven enforcement of Sports Code on different Federations

G RajaramanSeptember 18, 2020January 28, 2021

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will have found some relief in the Supreme Court’s interpretation of a Delhi…

Why did BAI & Chief Coach suggest hotel, not SAI-funded hostel, for national campers?
Badminton Governance

Why did BAI & Chief Coach suggest hotel, not SAI-funded hostel, for national campers?

G RajaramanSeptember 15, 2020September 16, 2020

Had the World Badminton Federation (BWF) decided a few days earlier than Tuesday to postpone the Thomas & Uber Cup…

Indian badminton courts trouble on all fronts
Badminton Video

Indian badminton courts trouble on all fronts

G RajaramanSeptember 11, 2020September 11, 2020

My colleague S Kannan and I analyse the Indian badminton landscape in the wake of the decision to cancel the…

The ways to win the confidence of, and work with, different types of coaches
Governance Other Sport Sport&Mind

The ways to win the confidence of, and work with, different types of coaches

Sanjana KiranSeptember 7, 2020September 7, 2020

There can be no doubt that the role of sports sciences in high performance sport is growing – and that…

India needs mindset change to readily embrace sports sciences to fuel its transition
Athletics Badminton Governance Olympic Games Other Sport Sport&Mind Swimming

India needs mindset change to readily embrace sports sciences to fuel its transition

G RajaramanSeptember 7, 2020September 7, 2020

For some months now, we have been constantly told – and lest we forget, reminded at every opportunity – that…

EFI officials clutch at straws in desperation to remain in saddle
Equestrian Governance

EFI officials clutch at straws in desperation to remain in saddle

G RajaramanSeptember 4, 2020September 4, 2020

Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) officials, who are fighting to remain in the saddle, seem to have no qualms when…

IOA Secretary-General overlooks general body decision and eases pressure on EFI
Equestrian Governance

IOA Secretary-General overlooks general body decision and eases pressure on EFI

G RajaramanSeptember 2, 2020September 2, 2020

Has the Indian Olympic Association joined hands with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to enforce the National Sports…

Vishesh Code to Win breaks ground for Indian basketball by bringing an inspirational story home
Book reviews Other Sport Reviews Sport&Mind

Vishesh Code to Win breaks ground for Indian basketball by bringing an inspirational story home

G RajaramanAugust 24, 2020October 20, 2021

A book’s journey – from being just a thought in the author’s mind to becoming available to the reader –…

Time to revamp & restore pride of National Sports Awards
Athletics Governance Video

Time to revamp & restore pride of National Sports Awards

G RajaramanAugust 20, 2020August 20, 2020

Neeraj Chopra & PT Usha being overlooked is baffling S Kannan and G Rajaraman discuss the National Sports Awards, the…

Chetan Chauhan always embedded India in his strong heart
Cricket

Chetan Chauhan always embedded India in his strong heart

G RajaramanAugust 17, 2020August 17, 2020

It is not always easy to capture the personality of someone you have seen play cricket, curate a ground, play…

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