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Andrew Amsan
Andrew Amsan is a Special Sports Correspondent with The Indian Express, based in New Delhi. Andrew has a keen focus on athletics and has been covering the field extensively since 2014. His in-depth reporting and storytelling have earned him multiple prestigious awards. Andrew's expertise extends beyond just reporting; he brings a nuanced understanding of the athletes' journeys, challenges, and achievements. His stories often highlight the untold narratives in athletics, shedding light on grassroots development, emerging talent, and India’s growing impact on the global stage. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Andrew is committed to raising awareness about Olympic sports in India and amplifying the voices of athletes.
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Eight hours of training a day helped Dutee Chand break 100m national recordSubscriber Only
June 30, 2018 00:01 IST
On Friday, at the Inter-State Championships in Guwahati, the Duri Chand re-asserted her dominance in the 100m event by re-writing her own national record by clocking 11.29s in the semifinals
Sat, Jun 30, 2018
All for Love
June 27, 2018 00:02 IST
Desmond Powell of Hindi rock band Bandish, who passed away recently, inspired a generation of musicians and gave a rock-deprived Capital an ear for music
Wed, Jun 27, 2018
A Delhi band is making metal versions of ‘shitty pop songs’
June 13, 2018 00:09 IST
Delhi-based band, Bloodywood, produces metal versions of Bollywood numbers.
Thu, Jun 14, 2018
Tejaswin Shankar joins elite Indian club of NCAA champsSubscriber Only
June 10, 2018 01:40 IST
On Friday, Tejaswin Shankar crossed 2.24m in his final attempt at the NCAA Track and Field Championships in Oregon (US) to become only the third Indian to win a title.
Sun, Jun 10, 2018
High jump star Tejaswin Shankar shines in USA, wins gold in NCAA ChampionshipsSubscriber Only
June 09, 2018 10:15 IST
Tejaswin Shankar is the third Indian to win the prestigious title after Mohinder Gill (who won five triple jump titles between 1969 and 1971) and discus thrower Vikas Gowda (2012).
Sat, Jun 09, 2018
FIFA World Cup 2018: Two million stray dogs and £1.4million purse to kill themSubscriber Only
June 08, 2018 01:19 IST
An online petition on change.org called “Stop Killing Homeless Animals in Russia! Stop Bloody FIFA 2018!” has been launched and has garnered more than 19.5 lakh signatures till now.
Fri, Jun 08, 2018
Official apathy ‘robs’ athletes of records at Delhi state meetSubscriber Only
June 08, 2018 00:59 IST
With the official time-keeper complaining of 'payment problems' and not turning up, the races were decided by stop-watch timings, not the most reliable or scientific method.
Fri, Jun 08, 2018
Asian Games 2018: Long jump prodigy Sreeshankar Murali on tough road to recoverySubscriber Only
June 05, 2018 00:57 IST
Sreeshankar Murali was advised eight weeks’ rest, but was back for training just two weeks after getting his stitches undone.
Tue, Jun 05, 2018
Saina Nehwal out to conquer Tai Tzu YingSubscriber Only
May 06, 2018 00:44 IST
With a new physio and pacier on-court movement, Saina Nehwal is ready to take on world No. 1 Chinese Taipei rival Tai Tzu Ying
Sun, May 06, 2018
Neeraj Chopra eyes Doha Diamond League after triumph in Gold CoastSubscriber Only
May 04, 2018 02:39 IST
The field in Doha will feature the world's top javelin throwers, including German giants Thomas Rohler, the Rio Olympics Champ, and London World Championship gold medallist Johannes Vetter.
Fri, May 04, 2018
Tejaswin Shankar jumps to new national record after CWG 2018 setbackSubscriber Only
April 29, 2018 04:52 IST
Taking part in the Corky/Crofoot Shootout in Lubbock, Texas, Tejaswin Shankar broke his own national record by clearing the 2.29m in his first attempt after raising the bar.
Sun, Apr 29, 2018
I have offered Caster Semenya my legal team: Dutee ChandSubscriber Only
April 27, 2018 01:16 IST
IAAF released new new regulations which require women with higher levels of testosterone to take medication to compete in athletics events.
Fri, Apr 27, 2018
Despite CWG 2018 snub, Sardar Singh least bent on quittingSubscriber Only
April 20, 2018 02:09 IST
Sardar Singh has not yet surrendered his comeback hopes despite the selectors overlooking him for Commonwealth Games.
Fri, Apr 20, 2018
CWG 2018: Jinson Johnson breaks 23-year-old national record, finishes fifth in 1,500mSubscriber Only
April 15, 2018 03:18 IST
Jinson Johnson ran his heart out to clock 3:37.86s in the 1500m finals and broke the 23-year-old national record set by Bhadur Prasad.
Sun, Apr 15, 2018
CWG 2018: Four years after junior bronze, Navjeet Dhillon’s household has a reason to celebrateSubscriber Only
April 13, 2018 04:34 IST
Navjeet Kaur Dhillon has finally given her brother Jasdeep, who is a national-level shot-putter, and her parents a reason to celebrate again after her 2014 Junior World Championship gold.
Fri, Apr 13, 2018
CWG 2018: Muhammad Anas living his mother’s dreamSubscriber Only
April 11, 2018 04:23 IST
Muhammed Anas was in class 10th when his father passed away. The untimely death left the family distraught. But his mother Sheena did not let the setback affect Anas’s training.
Wed, Apr 11, 2018
Friends of the Field: Tejaswin Shankar and Neeraj ChopraSubscriber Only
March 25, 2018 01:15 IST
High jumper Tejaswin Shankar and javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra talk about their friendship, life, career and interests as they strive to lift their game to the next level.
Sun, Mar 25, 2018
Bipul Chettri: The music teacher who is creating ripples in the independent music scene
March 18, 2018 20:23 IST
Delhi-based folk singer Bipul Chettri is a rage among Nepali-speaking communities. It comes as no surprise that he’s mobbed at concert venues for selfies by his army of supporters.
Mon, Mar 19, 2018
With bullets and paintbrush, shooter Anjum Moudgil finds her range and canvasSubscriber Only
March 17, 2018 01:30 IST
Anjum Moudgill, who won silver at the Shooting World Cup, finds space for bare-minimum tools to keep her passion of painting burning.
Sat, Mar 17, 2018Long Jump prodigy Sreeshankar, on cusp of 8-metre club, eyes Asian Games and Junior WorldsSubscriber Only
March 10, 2018 00:59 IST
Sreeshankar, at the recently-concluded Federation Cup in Patiala, made a jump of 7.99m, just a centimetre short of the Commonwealth Games 2018 qualifying norms.
Sat, Mar 10, 2018
Ayyasamy Dharun breaks Joseph Abraham’s 400m hurdles national recordSubscriber Only
March 09, 2018 01:11 IST
Ayyasamy Dharun exceeded his own expectations by winning the 400m hurdles with a national record-breaking timing of 49.45s on the final day of the Federation Cup in Patiala.
Fri, Mar 09, 2018
Tejaswin Shankar soars high, aims to land on Commonwealth Games 2018 podiumSubscriber Only
March 08, 2018 01:21 IST
Tejaswin Shankar rewrote his own outdoor national record with a jump of 2.28m, improving on his previous mark of 2.26m set a couple of years ago.
Thu, Mar 08, 2018
Federation Cup Athletics: Sprinter Hima Das turns quartermile star, qualifies for CWG 2018Subscriber Only
March 07, 2018 02:04 IST
Hima Das, 18, betters Athletics Federation of India mark by 0.03 seconds to qualify for Commonwealth Games 2018 in 400m.
Wed, Mar 07, 2018
Poor lighting stops record-breaking S Siva from soaring higherSubscriber Only
March 06, 2018 02:22 IST
21-year-old vaulter S Siva complained about the “poorly lit” competition area and said he couldn’t even see the bar, crashing into it in his last three attempts.
Tue, Mar 06, 2018
Commonwealth Games 2018: Strict qualification mark for Indian athletesSubscriber Only
March 05, 2018 01:58 IST
Strict Commonwealth Games guidelines mean several Indian athletes will have to rewrite the current national records to make the cut
Mon, Mar 05, 2018Journalism of Courage
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