10 Interesting Facts about Tennis
Tennis is a globally popular spectator sport and is played by millions of people across the World. Here is a list of 10 interesting facts about the sport of tennis. Origin of Name The word “tennis” originated from an Anglo-Norman term “tenez” which means “to…
5 Players who have played for most number of ISL Clubs
ISL Clubs have often seen players be part of them on a short term basis. This feature in the ISL has seen many players switch from one club to another. In this article, we look at such players who have played for the most number…
Abhishek Verma: A Coincidental Shooter
The journey was not planned like this for the Indian shooter, Abhishek Verma, who still considers shooting as his hobby. He instead has his career mapped differently, first to complete his engineering and then pursue a degree in Law. He wanted to pursue a career…
Karnam Malleswari: India’s First Female Olympic Medallist
You have probably heard the likes of Saina Nehwal, Mary Kom, PV Sindhu winning Olympic medals. Well, the trailblazer of them all was Karnam Malleswari, as she was the first Indian female to have clinched an Olympic medal. Born in Voosavanipeta near Amadalavalasa, a hamlet…
5 Most Astounding Wimbledon Performances in 2019
Wimbledon 2019 has been full of shocking moments in both, men’s and women’s tennis. Let’s dive into the five most astonishing Wimbledon performances in 2019. Putintseva v Osaka World no 2, Naomi Osaka was stunned by World no. 39, Yulia Putintseva, 7-6, 6-2 in…
Venus vs Serena: The most exquisite Sibling Rivalry.
Serena Williams and Venus Williams are professional Tennis players. Taken together, they are the Williams sisters that have dominated the Tennis World for almost 15 years, having won 121 titles combined. While Venus has won 49 singles titles, Serena has won 72. Notably, both of…
Happy Birthday, Leander Paes: A throwback to his greatest victories
In a career spanning 24 years, Leander Paes has smashed his way to success with 18 Grand Slam titles (8 doubles and 10 mixed doubles). Notably, he is the first Indian and the only player to compete at 7 Olympic Games. He is considered as…
5 Greatest Comebacks of Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic has time and again proved his mental strength to make phenomenal comebacks in his career. Recently, he won his eighth Australian Open title in February this year. It took three hours and 59 minutes for him to win the match 6-4,4-6, 2-6, 6-3,…
Prakash Padukone: A Turning Point in Indian Badminton
Prakash Padukone, a Badminton legend, was a turning point in India concerning badminton. After he won the All England Championships in 1980, he defined the word ‘badminton’ in India. Also, he was the first Indian to claim the prestigious title. He beat two of the…
PV Sindhu vs Nozomi Okuhara: An Exemplary Rivalry in Women’s Badminton
PV Sindhu and Nozomi Okuhara have always produced cliffhangers in their recent matches, and their close head to head record underlines their competitiveness. While they both give each other tough competition, they are contrasting figures having different styles of play. Sindhu is almost a foot…