National Sports Day: History, Significance and all you need to know
The National Sports Day is celebrated on August 29 in India to honor the sports traditions and sportspersons of the country. Moreover, in India, it is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of major hockey legend, Dhyan Chand. Likewise, in other countries, National Sports Day…
Five athletes to be conferred with the 2020 Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
For the very first time, the Sports Ministry announced five athletes to be conferred the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. Namely, Cricketer Rohit Sharma, Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, Table Tennis player Manika Batra, Para High Jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu, and women’s Hockey Team Captain, Rani Rampal are…
Sumit Nagal cruises to the quarterfinals of the Prague ATP Challenger
India’s top singles player, Sumit Nagal, progresses to the quarterfinals of the Prague ATP Challenger after beating local wildcard, Jiri Lehecka, 5-7, 7(7)-6(4), 6-3, in the pre-quarterfinals. It was a comeback from behind win for Nagal over lower-ranked Lehecka. The sixth seed and World no….
Sumit Nagal advances to pre-quarters of Prague ATP Challenger tournament
The Prague Challenger is the first ATP tournament for Sumit Nagal post lockdown since the Davis Cup in March. The Indian Tennis star darted into the pre-quarterfinals after a convincing victory over UK’s, Jay Clarke. Nagal was enjoying a 6-3, 5-7, 4-1 lead in the…
WTA Top Seed Open: Serena beats Venus in the second round, loses in the quarter-finals
Serena Williams rallied to defeat sister, Venus Williams, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in their 31st meeting in the second round of the WTA Top Seed Open. This was the first official tournament in more than five months for both the sisters owing to the Coronavirus pandemic. …
10 Interesting Facts about Cricket
Cricket is the second most popular sport in the World. It is not only a sport but it is worshipped like a religion in many countries. Well, here are 10 interesting and little known Cricket facts that will blow your mind. Origin Cricket originated in…
10 Interesting Facts about Football
Want to know something interesting about football? Well, here are 10 interesting facts that you probably did not know before. It is the most popular sport in the World Football is the most popular sport in the World in terms of viewership and participation. The…
Usain Bolt’s five best performances
Usain Bolt, also known as Lightening bolt is undoubtedly the greatest sprinter of all times. From 2008 to 2016, the Jamaican won a tally of 20 Olympic and World Championship Gold medals. He is not only the first one to achieve this feat but has also set…
Five Controversies in Virat Kolhi’s Career
Virat Kolhi is one of the greatest cricketers of all time. The Indian skipper has taken the quality of Indian Cricket to greater heights. However, despite his outstanding skills as a batsman and skipper, there are many occasions when he has been aggressive and lost…
Sports Authority of India shortlists 258 athletes for Junior TOPS
The Sports Authority of India shortlisted 258 athletes across 12 sporting disciplines for support through Target Olympic Podium Scheme Developmental Group also known as Junior TOPS. The support will be extended to each discipline through a group approach and a monthly pocket allowance of 25000…