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.

August 12, 2017 00:51 IST
Competing against a world-class field that included Germans Johannes Vetter and Thomas Rohler, the Indian finished with the seventh best throw overall while the more-fancied compatriot Neeraj Chopra failed to advance.
Sat, Aug 12, 2017
June 05, 2017 02:10 IST
Anu Rani threw the spear to a distance of 61.86m to better her own earlier national mark of 60.01m in the last event of the competition. The qualifying mark for the World Championships stands at 61.40m.
Mon, Jun 05, 2017
June 03, 2017 02:47 IST
Srabani Nanda is only second best to state-mate Dutee Chand. She managed to break that in 200m, clocking 23.57 seconds, which sufficed to beat Dutee by .3 seconds.
Sat, Jun 03, 2017
June 02, 2017 02:39 IST
Sarita Singh was in a league of her own on the first day of the Federation Cup in Patiala. In the second round, she bettered the three-year-old national mark of 62.74m set by Manju Bala with a throw of 63.58m. In her fifth attempt, she hurled the hammer 65.25m.
Fri, Jun 02, 2017
June 02, 2017 02:36 IST
In the backdrop of Aizwal FC’s Leicester City-like league victory, it is tempting to term this as another Cinderella story from the North- East.
Fri, Jun 02, 2017
May 20, 2017 01:02 IST
India’s newly-appointed coach, Galina Bukharina is ready to take charge of the 400m one-lap national campers.
Sat, May 20, 2017
May 16, 2017 01:15 IST
Dutee Chand missed the World Championship mark by 0.04 seconds.
Tue, May 16, 2017
May 16, 2017 00:59 IST
Mohammad Anas bettered his own national record of 45.40s, which he had set last year in Poland, with a sublime run of 45.32s.
Tue, May 16, 2017
May 13, 2017 02:06 IST
At the Arunachal event, his 1300cc turbo-charged Maruti Gypsy was undoubtedly the best.
Sat, May 13, 2017
May 08, 2017 06:18 IST
Javelin thrower Devender Singh was thrown out of the national camp six months ago for refusing to train under coach Garry Calvert.
Mon, May 08, 2017
April 16, 2017 04:31 IST
For a while, they can forget home.
Sun, Apr 16, 2017
April 03, 2017 00:53 IST
Viktor Axelsen's victory was special because he had reached the tournament's final in last two editions but failed to win the match.
Mon, Apr 03, 2017
April 02, 2017 00:30 IST
Anders Antonsen went down in straight games to Chou Tien Chen by 21-17, 21-14 in the semi-final.
Sun, Apr 02, 2017
March 31, 2017 02:17 IST
Ji Hyun’s USP is a strong defensive game. She is adept at the net and has the ability to stick to a gameplan with the utmost dedication.
Fri, Mar 31, 2017
March 30, 2017 06:02 IST
Sameer Verma defeated Son Wan Ho 21-17, 21-10 in the first round of the India Open.
Thu, Mar 30, 2017
March 29, 2017 04:53 IST
Mulyo Handoyo, best known for coaching Taufik Hidayat, feels he has a fair idea of what areas the Indians need to work on.
Wed, Mar 29, 2017
February 23, 2017 00:43 IST
Gramin Khel Mahotsav will also feature conventional sports competitions including athletics, volleyball and wrestling.
Thu, Feb 23, 2017
February 22, 2017 01:02 IST
Pawan Maan began his fighting career as an boxer and later moved on to the more lucrative MMA circuit before returning.
Wed, Feb 22, 2017
February 19, 2017 01:18 IST
With the qualifying mark for World Champions set at four hours and six minutes, Sandeep Kumar, Jitender Singh and Chandan Singh made the cut.
Sun, Feb 19, 2017
February 15, 2017 00:34 IST
Bembem was on the field for the full 90 minutes and during this time she showed the others, most of them in their teens or early 20s, why she was a cut above the rest.
Wed, Feb 15, 2017
February 06, 2017 04:33 IST
Jeppiaar FC is managed by an institute-appointed coach and they've now qualified for the country’s first women’s league.
Mon, Feb 06, 2017
January 29, 2017 05:08 IST
Dingko Singh underwent a procedure in the first week of January, during which 70 per cent of his liver had to be removed.
Sun, Jan 29, 2017
January 25, 2017 00:24 IST
The six teams participating are FC Alakhpura, Jeppiaar Institute of Technology FC, Aizawl FC, FC Pune City, Rising Student Club and Eastern Sporting Union.
Wed, Jan 25, 2017
January 23, 2017 02:05 IST
A counter-attacking style is Etash’s forte. He is agile, loves to throw quick punches, and has great reflexes too.
Mon, Jan 23, 2017
January 15, 2017 01:32 IST
The confettis, first pumps and hugs began incessantly at the Chennai camp. But on the other side of the court stood a dejected Ajay Jayaram
Sun, Jan 15, 2017


