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'Bison Kaalamaadan' shows that the body is political long before it becomes athletic

December 27, 2025 7:24 am

What Selvaraj ultimately captures is a simple but unsettling truth: Love, in such worlds, is not merely emotional sustenance but a survival strategy

Sports Ministry announces internship programme with Rs 5.30 crore annual outlay, 452 paid positions across key sports bodies

December 25, 2025 9:36 am

The internship programme will follow two recruitment cycles every year, scheduled in January and July. Selected interns will undergo structured onboarding, receive mentorship from domain experts and gain exposure to policy formulation and implementation within the sports administration framework.

Sportsmanship is going out of fashion

October 08, 2025 6:31 pm

From golf hooliganism to chess theatrics to off-court cricket war of words, the line between passion and provocation is being blurred and crossed one sport at a time

India’s first female sumo wrestler, Hetal Dave, shares her powerful story

'Paisa kyun daal rahe ho ladki pe, isse acha uski shaadi karao': Meet Hetal Dave, India's only female sumo wrestler

October 02, 2025 6:40 pm

“People… would call me judo, sumo… Then a reporter did a story on me and put this ‘Sumo Didi’ as a title… and the name came into being," Hetal said

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India’s new National Sports Policy promises inclusion but fails to cater to women, transgender and disabled athletes

July 07, 2025 12:21 pm

Without rights-based frameworks, measurable outcomes, or accountability mechanisms, its ambitious promises risk remaining aspirational

What's making padel popular in India in comparison to other racquet sports like tennis, squash and pickleball?

April 18, 2025 11:47 am

Dr Satyanarayana E, consultant in joint replacement and arthroscopy surgery at Gleneagles Aware Hospital, Hyderabad, called the rise of racquet sports like padel and pickleball “a welcome trend," particularly for those seeking low-impact yet effective ways to stay active

Ashish Kumar is an Asian Games and Commonwealth medallist in gymnastics. (Special arrangement)

Many Facets of the 'Sports Quota' job: 'I returned from fighting for decimal points at CWG to a senior measuring formatting space on a routine form'

February 26, 2025 8:37 am

Before and after a briefly-flickering career, athletes get saddled with the pursuit of 'sports quota' jobs. Badminton coach Pullela Gopichand recently highlighted the many levels of plight suffered by athletes who commit to sport, prioritising it over education. Shivani Naik talks to those whose lives revolve around that sports quota job that might offer financial security, but not always dignity.