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Category: Athletes

Prannoy courts Badminton again, with joy, relief and gratitude on his strong mind
Athletes Badminton Inspirational Sport&Mind

Prannoy courts Badminton again, with joy, relief and gratitude on his strong mind

G RajaramanNovember 9, 2024November 9, 2024

He has starred in a historic Indian conquest of the Thomas Cup, with bronze in a World Championships as well…

Neeraj Chopra looks to work with new coach in quest for improvement; AFI begins search
Athletes Athletics

Neeraj Chopra looks to work with new coach in quest for improvement; AFI begins search

G RajaramanSeptember 29, 2024September 29, 2024

Athletics Federation of India President Dr. Adille J. Sumariwalla has said that AFI is currently engaged in the search for…

Coaching elite athletes is mostly about mental aspect of sport, says Jaspal Rana 
Athletes Olympic Sport Shooting Sport&Mind Sports Science

Coaching elite athletes is mostly about mental aspect of sport, says Jaspal Rana 

G RajaramanMay 7, 2024May 7, 2024

It is not often that a top-flight sports coach opens up the treasure trove of learnings. You sense that most…

Aggression and ability to see the game differently, traits that bind four strong Indian cricket captains 
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Aggression and ability to see the game differently, traits that bind four strong Indian cricket captains 

G RajaramanSeptember 2, 2023October 22, 2023

Note: This is a long read. It was originally written for a book edited by a friend. For reasons I…

The gentle power, the powerful lure and the alluring magic of the Tricolour in the world of sports
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The gentle power, the powerful lure and the alluring magic of the Tricolour in the world of sports

G RajaramanAugust 16, 2023August 16, 2023

The Tricolor. It conjures so many beautiful emotions. Obviously, it is a living testimony of the freedom that we experience…

MOC members stall EFI-TOPS bid to exclude Fouaad Mirza from Core Group
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MOC members stall EFI-TOPS bid to exclude Fouaad Mirza from Core Group

G RajaramanMay 27, 2023May 27, 2023

Fouaad Mirza should have known it was coming. Even if he has largely stayed away from India and the politics…

Neeraj Chopra: Sure, Steady and Successful
Athletes Athletics

Neeraj Chopra: Sure, Steady and Successful

G RajaramanMay 25, 2023May 26, 2023

If the affable Neeraj Chopra’s World No. 1 rank in men’s Javelin Throw has come as a just reward for…

Neeraj Chopra is a delightful addition to small club of India’s World No. 1 athletes
Athletes Athletics

Neeraj Chopra is a delightful addition to small club of India’s World No. 1 athletes

CoS NewsMay 24, 2023May 26, 2023

The small company of Indian athletes who have risen to be World Champions or got the World No 1 ranking…

Neeraj Chopra embraces pressure, draws support and basks in adulation in Doha Diamond League
Athletes Athletics

Neeraj Chopra embraces pressure, draws support and basks in adulation in Doha Diamond League

G RajaramanMay 6, 2023May 6, 2023

There was the full moon, rising gently over Doha, and there was Neeraj Chopra casting a magical glow of his…

Triple Jumper Eldhose Paul seeks personal best in company of eight 17m Club members
Athletes Athletics

Triple Jumper Eldhose Paul seeks personal best in company of eight 17m Club members

G RajaramanMay 4, 2023May 5, 2023

Commonwealth Games Triple Jump champion Eldhose Paul is unruffled by things, past or future. The World No. 12 has a…

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