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Asian Games | Aman finds the hunger for glory again

October 4, 2026 admin

Aman Sehrawat. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The signs of Aman Sehrawat’s Saturday battle were etched across his face. His lip was coated with dried blood, bruises darkened beneath both eyes, and crimson scratches marked his neck. The 23-year-old hadn’t noticed any of it. “Pata bhi nahi kab hua yeh (I don’t know when these even happened),” he laughed, his teeth stained red. He…

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I was encouraged to quit, but here I am: Joshna

September 23, 2026 admin

For nearly a quarter of a century, Joshna Chinappa has stood like a colossus on the squash court. At 40, Joshna doesn’t seem to have lost her fighting spirit and tenacity. She knows she is ageing, has tweaked her training module accordingly and has remained one of the finest players in the country a good…

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Olympics is always the biggest stage: Robles

August 17, 2026 admin

For more than a decade, Alvaro Robles has been a regular presence on the international table tennis circuit. The Spanish left-hander, who has reached a career-high No. 28 in the world, has spent nearly 10 years inside the top 100 and is now a familiar face in the Ultimate Table Tennis, having featured in six…

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WEIGHTLIFTING | Mirabai need not push for third consecutive CWG gold, says her coach Vijay Sharma

July 22, 2026 admin

Mirabai Chanu at a training session in Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh, on March 05, 2026. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: SHASHI SHEKHAR KASHYAP Olympic and World championships medallist Mirabai Chanu need not push herself to claim her third consecutive gold at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, said National chief coach Vijay Sharma. Mirabai totalled 205kg at the…

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I know I am not far away from the top: Veer Chotrani

June 2, 2026 admin

After taking up squash full-time following his graduation from Cornell University in the USA two years ago, Veer Chotrani has emerged as one of the players to watch out for on the PSA Tour. The 24-year-old from Mumbai has quietly climbed the PSA rankings ladder to a career-high World No. 40, registering notable wins over…

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Former world champion Dave Cousins to join India as compound chief coach ahead of LA Olympics

May 21, 2026 admin

Dave Cousins. File photo: Special Arrangement. With an eye on the Los Angeles Olympics, where compound archery will make its debut, India has appointed multiple-time former world champion Dave Cousins as their chief compound coach, with the American set to join within two weeks ahead of the Stage 3 World Cup in Antalya next month….

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Sad to see Kerala failing to keep its great tradition of female athletes: Valsamma

March 3, 2026 admin

Valsamma, while reminiscing about the glory days, feels a lot has to be done if the State wants to regain its lost sheen. | Photo Credit: Thulasi Kakkat She keeps a low profile. M.D. Valsamma has preferred to be away from the public eye after retiring from the track as one of India’s finest athletes….

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India Trying Its Best To Host 2036 Olympics: PM Modi In US

September 22, 2024 admin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing expat Indians in New York today, said India is trying its best to host the 2036 Olympics. Speaking at the glittering “Modi And US” event at Long Island’s Nassau Coliseum, PM Modi said development is now becoming a “people’s movement” in India. “Bharat today is a land of opportunities. Bharat…

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Olympics Boxer Imane Khelif, And The Scourge Of ‘Transvestigators’

August 18, 2024 admin

The kind of bullying and abuse Olympic boxer Imane Khelif has been subjected to makes one thing crystal clear: in the age of social media, misinformation is easiest to amplify when it’s rooted in misogyny, transphobia and racism, and amplified by verified, blue-ticked accounts on X. It has also made it clear that trans-hate will…

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Olympics Boxer Imane Khelif, And The Scourge Of ‘Transvestigators’

August 18, 2024 admin

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