Athlete-Journalist relationships: From Sunday Club meetings to tracking social media handles now
Some of us sigh poignantly or smile in sheer nostalgia when recalling some conversations with sportsperson that we would take to our graves rather than share even as drawing room…
Banned: A Social Media Trial shines a light on the greatest challenge facing civil society
It was not the easiest book launch to attend in Kolkata on Tuesday. The air of celebration that is usual on such events was conspicuous by its absence. Normally, pride…
WADA insists it protects sport without fear or favour
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Witold Banka on Monday said the agency would continue to protect sport without fear or favour. He termed the allegations that WADA was involved in…
Anush Agarwalla secures India a berth in Paris 2024 Dressage with smart planning and execution
Anush Agarwalla has secured India an individual spor in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Equestrian competition in the Dressage event through overall ranking, the International Equestrian Federation has confirmed. With…
6 Lessons from Sir Alex Ferguson’s book, Leading
Sir Alex Ferguson’s book Leading, written with Michael Moritz, is a treasure of management insights from his 38 year-long career as a professional football manager. The book is an absolute…
Ten Olympic medals for India in Paris 2024 are a realistic possibility
Neeraj Chopra will be the first name that springs to everyone’s lips when conversations in the New Year veer to prospects in the Paris Olympic Games later this year. The…
Teenager and coach convince Delhi HC to make EFI grant rule exemption till Junior National
Gulab Singh, 60, and his 19-year-old trainee Abdullah Arman Imdad combined to win a battle against the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) after the young rider from Assam sought the…
Young OVEP stars from Odisha steal the thunder at IOC Session in Mumbai
The undercurrent around a campaign to grant the International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach an extension in office beyond 2025 was palpable on the opening day of the 141st IOC…
Aggression and ability to see the game differently, traits that bind four strong Indian cricket captains
Note: This is a long read. It was originally written for a book edited by a friend. For reasons I shall not disclose here, I chose to withdraw the piece…
Sha’Carrie Richardson finds redemption with 100m gold in World Championships
The flamboyant Sha’Carrie Richardson strode into countless hearts in just 10.65 seconds by winning the women’s 100m in the World Athletics Championships in the National Athletic Centre in Budapest on…
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