Hockey legend, Balbir Singh Sr passes away
Indian hockey legend, Balbir Singh Dosanjh, breathed his last at the age of 95 on Monday. He was battling multiple health issues for over two weeks and was hospitalized in Mohali on May 8 for bronchial pneumonia with a high fever. Since May 18, he…
More than $6 million relief fund launched by ITF for lower ranked players
The ITF (International Tennis Federation) is working on several measures, including a relied plan for lower-ranked professionals. The measures are planned to support players who have been financially hit during the COVID 19 lockdown. The professional tennis season was halted in early March and…
BWF doubtful to introduce synthetic shuttles next year
The BWF (Badminton World Federation) is unlikely to go ahead with its plan to introduce synthetic shuttles next year, in the wake of COVID-19. Earlier this year, the BWF had approved the use of synthetic shuttles in all BWF International tournaments from 2021. This sustainable…
Sania Mirza: Run through her 5 best performances
When people talk about Women’s Tennis in India, the first name that comes in our mind is Sania Mirza. The former World no. 1 has gifted the country with many accomplishments. In 2004, she was conferred with the Arjuna award for her contribution to tennis….
Know your stars: Nandu Natekar, India’s first badminton superstar.
Nandu Natekar, former Indian Badminton National Champion is the first badminton superstar of Independent India. The 86-year-old veteran has crafted over 100 National and International titles for India. Born in Sangli in May 1933, Natekar first represented India at the age of 20. He had…
BCCI puts forth a 4-stage process for Team India during Quarantine
It’s been over 60 days since the cancellation of the one-day series between India and South Africa. Since then, the Indian team, like all other athletes, have not stepped on the field. All the cricketers including Virat Kohli are under quarantine. They are making the…
England most likely to resume Sports from June 1
The sportspersons in the UK have received a thumbs up to resume organized training, but they also have a choice to opt-out. Sally Munday, the chief executive of government agency UK Sport, said that every sport is different along with everyone’s circumstances. Many are keen to…
SAI takes a step forward by helping athletes during the lock down
The apex body of sports in India, Sports Authority of India is trying to help athletes in keeping up with the preparations for the Tokyo Olympics 2021. The nationwide lockdown due to the global pandemic has affected the athletes physically and mentally. Despite the limitations,…
Aditi Ashok: The prodigy who changed the perception of Golf in India
Aditi Ashok is an India Professional Golfer. Born on 29th March 1998, she started playing golf at the age of 5. In 2016, she became the youngest and first Indian to win the Lalla Aicha Tour School, and doing so, she secured her Ladies European…
World Athletics Day: History and Significance
International Association of Athletics Federation, formerly known as the International Amateur Athletics Federation, initiated the concept of the World Athletics Day. The Federation is a track and field organization that incorporates national associations of 160 countries across the world. The first World Athletics Day…