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Tennis star Somdev Devvarman drags AITA to court over alleged Sports Code violations
September 29, 2024 12:15 pm
Somdev and Purav Raja have also made the government a party to the case, alleging that the '(Sports) Ministry has never once made efforts to ascertain if AITA is in compliance with the SportsCode.
French Open: Sumit Nagal slides into Novak Djokovic's training sessions, invited for his clay court specialties
May 26, 2024 10:02 am
Ability to relentlessly grind gives 94-ranked Sumit Nagal an edge on clay compared to other surfaces; Sumit Nagal will make his French Open debut
I am not pro-Mahesh or pro-Leander but a change was needed: Somdev Devvarman
July 15, 2020 2:39 pm
Somdev Devvarman, the former India number one, says the number of players in the country that have remained quiet on issues in their sport infuriates him.
Somdev Devvarman: Police brutality in India is off the charts. It’s simply a misuse of power.
July 13, 2020 10:40 am
In a video chat with The Indian Express, former tennis player Somdev Devvarman shares his experiences with racism and social injustice in India. The Commonwealth and Asian Games gold medallist from Tripura remembers being called ‘Bahadur’ and ‘Chinese’, and breaking barriers with his racquet. Devvarman also speaks out on police brutality in India, and why athletes don’t raise their voices on social issues.
Tennis star Somdev Devvarman speaks out: ‘Police brutality horrible, off the charts’
July 12, 2020 8:38 pm
“I am more likely to say something,” says former India No.1 tennis player, Somdev Devvarman. Especially, he says, when the issues that confront him demand it -- police brutality and racism.
Somdev Devvarman performs at first public gig since retiring from professional tennis
August 28, 2019 6:36 pm
Somdev Devvarman has taken to music and he recently performed his first public gig at a music festival.
Celebrate the spirited show of Sumit Nagal but don't lose perspective, says Abhinav Bindra
August 27, 2019 4:09 pm
Abhinav Bindra said that the perspective must not be lost as there is a lot of work to be done before producing a champion from the country.
Photos: Somdev Devvarman marries 'the girl of his dreams' Shiwali Wal in Udaipur
March 08, 2019 8:20 am
Former tennis player Somdev Devvarman recently got married to Shiwali Wal and shared beautiful and happy pictures from the occasion on his official social media handle.
AITA challenges 'biased' Somdev Devvarman to implement his vision
January 04, 2019 8:58 pm
Somdev Devvarman had recently questioned what was AITA's vision for sport in country, suggesting the federation had not done enough to lift the game in the country.
What has been your vision for tennis in last 30 years? Somdev Devvarman asks AITA
January 01, 2019 7:34 pm
Asked to spell the issues on which he and AITA differed, Somdev said one of the issues was support for players.
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Usain Bolt, Ashish Nehra, Kaka, Felipe Massa: Sportstars who retired in 2017
December 29, 2017 9:29 pm
Many legends from various sports brought the curtain down to their illustrious career this year. Here is a look back and a tribute to the sporting personalities who hung up their boots this year.
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