GOLD STANDARD

Bajrang Punia put in the hours during the lockdown to make a triumphant return to the mat in Rome. First published: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/leisure/story/20210405-the-ace-hustler-1784253-2021-03-27 The Ace Hustler Towards the end of 2020, Punia married…

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OF MENTAL HEALTH AND FOOTBALL

Bengaluru Football Club added a mental health expert on their team to address an important aspect of sport. First published: https://www.vice.com/en/article/wxqwjy/football-club-bengaluru-fc-is-getting-mental-health-experts An Indian Football Club Just Added Mental Health Experts…

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A SINGLE MOM, A CYCLIST, A CHAMPION

Abirami Manoharan, 37, took up cycling to stay fit. Today, she’s a National level medallist. First published: https://lifestyle.livemint.com/relationships/raising-parents/how-a-single-mother-cycled-her-way-to-a-podium-finish-at-the-nationals-111617425170122.html How a single mother cycled her way to a podium finish at…

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A DOWNHILL SLIDE

It’s a tough task when it comes to chasing winter sports in India. First published: https://www.vice.com/en/article/m7a893/winter-olympics-beijing-india-skiing-ice-skating-sports?utm_source=vicefbin&fbclid=IwAR02MJlPh0uXNb9PqQJKRO4mepfBS9Zucjw0tW3Lm0MkFSpnG4deWhVAZwI A Year From the 2022 Olympics, Winter Sports in India is Still a Work…

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STEERING CLEAR OF THE LOCKDOWN

Race car drivers have been honing their skills on simulators during the lockdown First published: https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/features/how-simulators-have-kept-racers-sharp-in-lockdown-11591365327142.html How simulators have kept racers sharp in lockdown The Indian SIM Racing League is…

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A ‘WISH’ UNLIKE ANY OTHER

India’s Vishwaraj ‘Wish’ Jadeja has been battling the odds to keep his speedskating dream alive First published: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/leisure/story/20200224-blade-runner-1646460-2020-02-14 Blade Runner While in Copenhagen, Jadeja worked odd jobs, like cleaning dishes…

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WAS THE ISL A STOLEN IDEA?

Yogesh Joshee claims that he had first proposed the concept of an Indian Super League way back in 2010 First published:https://www.nationofsport.com/stories/indian-super-league-origins Whose ISL Is It Anyway? Nation of Sport spoke…

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FARUKH’S STEADY RISE

From the distant suburbs of Ambernath to donning India colours, Choudhary’s progress has been prolific First published: https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/vgKswIRfADP1QiziNukBUM/How-football-took-Farukh-Choudhary-to-Mumbai-from-Ambernath.html How football took Farukh Choudhary from Ambernath to Mumbai Choudhary’s association with…

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