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A titan among sports journalists is no more

I can hear his calm voice echo in my emotional mind. “Raman, I want you to be objective and entirely honest,” it commands endearingly. “Don’t hold back.”  Truth be told,  K Jagannadha…

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Posted in Equestrian Governance

Delhi HC defers decision on EFI prayer to let QMG resume EFI Presidential duties

The Delhi High Court has decided to keep pending the Equestrian Federation of India prayer to vacate the stay on the nomination of the Quartermaster General as its President till…

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Posted in News Olympic Sport Swimming

Srihari Nataraj completes Backstroke double, setting new National Record in 50m as well

Srihari Nataraj clocked a third National Record time inside two days, winning the men’s 50m Backstroke in 25.11 seconds at the Uzbekistan Open Swimming Championships in Tashkent on Saturday. It…

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Posted in Olympic Games Olympic Sport Sailing Sport&Mind

Focused training for Medal Race stands Vishnu Saravanan in good stead

So then, it boiled down to Vishnu Saravanan being mentally tough in the business end of the Mussanah Open Championship. Please read first part of the interview here “My long…

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Posted in Olympic Sport Sailing Sport&Mind

Vishnu Saravanan deals with pressure of expectations by ignoring it, mindfully

The contrast could not be sharper between the vast expanse of the Gulf of Oman, the gusts of wind powering the sails, the gentle sound of boat making contact with…

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Posted in News Swimming

Kenisha Gupta keeps Indian flag flying with hat-trick of gold with personal best times

The 18-year-old Kenisha Gupta took it upon herself to keep the Indian banner fluttering in the Uzbekistan Open Swimming Championships in Tashkent on Friday. On a day when none of…

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Srihari Nataraj rewrites National Record twice, but remains on Olympic waitlist

Sajan Prakash completed a hat-trick with the men’s 400m Freestyle gold but it was Srihari Nataraj’s gallant effort to improve the National Record in the men’s 100m Backstroke twice in…

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Posted in News Swimming

Sajan, Kenisha pick up second gold each in Uzbekistan Open Swimming Championships

Indians picked up five gold and three silver in a total of 10 medals on the second day of the Uzbekistan Open Swimming Championships in Tashkent on Wednesday.  Sajan Prakash…

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Sajan Prakash misses Olympic berth by 1.32 seconds, but improves world rank

Sajan Prakash was left wishing for stiffer competition than he had got in winning the 200m Butterfly gold in the Uzbekistan Open Swimming Championship in Tashkent on Tuesday. Racing against…

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Posted in Hockey News Olympic Sport

India beats Argentina in FIH Pro League with all-round show

India scored a comprehensive 3-0 victory over reigning Olympic champion Argentina in the second FIH Hockey Pro League meeting between the teams in Buenos Aires on Sunday. Harmanpreet Singh, Lalit…

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