Viji Swaminathan: Taking to running to lose weight and regain self-esteem
The clarity of thought and confidence in expression echo her strong personality. Even when she claims she is just another person running on the road, the assured tone in her…
Just one Grade I horse-rider combination in National event: Federation makes little effort to enhance competition
Nitin Gupta ignores lack of competitors to introduce Vanilla Sky to great heights The National Equestrian Championship (Show Jumping) 2020 concluded at the Tollygunge Club in Kolkata on Sunday and…
From non-member to NSF boss in a few minutes, the EFI way
The Rajasthan Equestrian Association has sought the intervention of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), specifically asking for an independent audit/inquiry into the administration and function of Equestrian Federation of India….
Dreams of a Billion: Plugging gaps in Indian sports literature
Some thoughts came up when reading the book, Dreams of a Billion. For one, the limited number of Indian heroes in the history of the Olympic Games. For another, the…
Spirit of ATMCM 2019
Here are some photographs that capture the indomitable spirit of the Apollo Tyres Millennium City Marathon 2019 run on December 1. A gallery of photos is below the first photograph.
Energy, efficiency & enthusiasm give MCM2019 a high
It was a delight to be able to watch boundless energy and enthusiasm on show at the fifth Apollo Tyres Millennium City Marathon 2019 in Gurgaon on Sunday, December 1,…
Jitender Yadav, Tsetan Dolkar promise to make ATMCM 2019 a memorable event
More women sign up for distance running in fifth edition Gurgaon, November 29: Jitender Yadav, a 23-year-old physical education student from Nangloi in Delhi, will bid fair to complete a…
EFI ignores riders but believes sport flourishes without State Associations and private support
Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), finding itself locked in a court battle with several State Associations, has resorted to a whisper campaign, accusing them of being fake and fictitious bodies….
EFI officials show yet again that they care little for athletes
The Equestrian Federation of India officials showed yet again how little they care for their athletes when they told the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Friday that EFI…
Bogey! Ministry favours IGU within weeks of rejecting plea for recognition
In a surprise U-turn, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has granted an ‘interim recognition’ to the Indian Golf Union (IGU) within weeks of its decision not to give…