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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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World Championships: India’s best ever showing in track and field but Neeraj Chopra the only shining starSubscriber Only
July 27, 2022 00:54 IST
Neeraj Chopra’s historic silver medal and six athletes reaching the finals make Oregon India’s best outing at the World Championships. Here are a few highs and lows from the Indian camp witnessed at the event.
Wed, Jul 27, 2022
Days ahead of Commonwealth Games, another Indian athlete fails dope testSubscriber Only
July 25, 2022 03:49 IST
Less than a week ago, sprinter Dhanalaksmi, who was also part of the 4x100m relay team, and triple-jump national record holder Aishwarya Babu had failed their drug tests.
Mon, Jul 25, 2022
Four years back Neeraj Chopra’s late Aussie coach Calvert had seen this coming: ‘He is Dennis Lillee of javelin throw in India’Subscriber Only
July 24, 2022 09:04 IST
In a 2018 interaction with The Indian Express, just months before he passed away, Gary Calvert shed some light on Neeraj's technique, style and demeanour and explained why he was a class apart. Long before he won the Olympic gold in 2021 and World Championship silver now, Calvert knew Neeraj had it in him.
Mon, Jul 25, 2022
Reeling under power cut, javelin thrower Rohit’s village glued to mobile phone to catch his exploitsSubscriber Only
July 23, 2022 00:04 IST
To ensure they didn’t miss Rohit in action, father Sabhajeet went to the town a day before to get his mobile charged from an inverter and also bought a subscription for the streaming app for the Worlds.
Sat, Jul 23, 2022
Javelin thrower Annu Rani is much stronger but a technical flaw remains: Former coach NaikSubscriber Only
July 21, 2022 21:44 IST
World Championship finalist Annu Rani has the potential to throw 65 metres.
Fri, Jul 22, 2022
New national record holder among two athletes who fail dope testSubscriber Only
July 20, 2022 13:34 IST
The 24-year-old Dhanalakshmi returned positive for a banned steroid in a dope test conducted abroad by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) of the World Athletics.
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
My father understands me and my body better than me’ — M Sreeshankar, father Murali on their close relationship after finishing 7th at WorldsSubscriber Only
July 17, 2022 11:54 IST
Sreeshankar, the only Indian male jumper to reach the finals at Worlds, finished seventh with a best attempt of 7.96m
Mon, Jul 18, 2022
Sreeshankar’s giant leap: Why the long jumper’s qualification for World Championship final is a big breakthrough in Indian athleticsSubscriber Only
July 16, 2022 23:37 IST
23-year-old becomes first Indian male long jumper to qualify for World Championship final, with an effort of 8m in qualifying round.
Sun, Jul 17, 2022
Leaps of faith: The making of India’s jump queen Aishwarya BabuSubscriber Only
July 09, 2022 18:29 IST
The country's all-time second-best female jumper has vaulted over hurdles - switching from sprint to jump, battling a career-threatening injury - and is now preparing to overhaul her technique to reach the next level, with her family firmly behind her, finds Andrew Amsan.
Sun, Jul 10, 2022
‘Athletes’ job is to train, not fight court cases’: High jumper Tejaswin relieved after CWG inclusionSubscriber Only
July 06, 2022 23:46 IST
Tejaswin Shankar hopes legal battle removes ‘arbitrariness’ in AFI selection policy.
Thu, Jul 07, 2022
Hima Das: Thought would die from Covid… kept door open so that no one would have to break it downSubscriber Only
June 25, 2022 16:44 IST
Fresh off a 100m gold at the Inter-State Meet in Chennai, the 22-year-old speaks to Andrew Amsan about her overnight stardom, her physical battles, and the road ahead.
Sun, Jun 26, 2022
Omitted from the CWG squad, high jumper Tejaswin takes AFI to courtSubscriber Only
June 22, 2022 00:29 IST
Tejaswin Shankar is the only Indian to meet the AFI-set qualifying standard of 2.27 metres for men.
Wed, Jun 22, 2022
Tejaswin, Jeswin still hopeful of CWG spot despite AFI snubSubscriber Only
June 17, 2022 00:42 IST
After failing to make the athletics squad, both jumpers are seeking a trial in California, where India is likely to hold a camp before the World Championships.
Fri, Jun 17, 2022
Inter-state athletics meet: Chitravel becomes third Indian to breach 17m mark in triple jump this yearSubscriber Only
June 15, 2022 00:22 IST
Tamil cinema fan makes World championship cut with leap of 17.18m.
Wed, Jun 15, 2022
Aishwarya breaks decade-old triple jump record with 14.14mSubscriber Only
June 13, 2022 23:53 IST
In red-hot form at the inter-state meet, the explosive jumper, just over 5 ft tall, has Anju Bobby George's 6.83m mark in her sights; coach reckons even 7m possible in Tuesday's finals
Tue, Jun 14, 2022
Inter-state Athletics: Aishwarya only behind Anju in long jump on Indian soilSubscriber Only
June 13, 2022 07:31 IST
Triple jump her pet event but leaps 6.73m in long jump at the JN Stadium
Mon, Jun 13, 2022
Inter-state Athletics: Manu strikes javelin gold as 80-plus throws become a normSubscriber Only
June 12, 2022 08:16 IST
Manu, who breached the 80m mark in March this year, restored Kashinath’s faith with a huge throw of 84.35m at the Inter-State Meet in Chennai on Saturday.
Sun, Jun 12, 2022
Javelin’s Next Gen: Yashvir Singh follows in Neeraj Chopra’s footstepsSubscriber Only
June 11, 2022 00:34 IST
Having made the CWG cut, the youngster aims at 85m to qualify for World Championships.
Sat, Jun 11, 2022
National Inter-State Meet: Ahead of CWG, Worlds, India’s top athletes look to make their markSubscriber Only
June 09, 2022 23:36 IST
The likes of Priya Mohan, Seema Punia, and Jyothi Yarraji will be looking to put in strong showings to book their tickets to Birmingham for the Commonwealth Games later this year.
Fri, Jun 10, 2022
Rupal makes smooth transition from grass to synthetic trackSubscriber Only
June 04, 2022 01:13 IST
Wins gold over 400m at the U 20 Federation Cup despite hometown Meerut having no decent synthetic track, to train on
Sat, Jun 04, 2022
Parents of Table Tennis star who died await relief, Govt cites rulesSubscriber Only
June 01, 2022 02:19 IST
The 18-year-old Vishwa Deenadayalan's death on the road from Guwahati to Shillong on April 17 had come as a shock to the sporting world with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur extending their condolences.
Wed, Jun 01, 2022
Relief on track, Thyagraj stadium gates open as Delhi govt extends time until 10 pmSubscriber Only
May 27, 2022 03:27 IST
Thyagraj Stadium, which was built for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, is a centrally located multi-discipline sporting complex.
Fri, May 27, 2022
Stadium is emptied, athletes told to leave so that IAS officer can walk with dogSubscriber Only
May 26, 2022 04:00 IST
Built for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the centrally located sporting complex is a multi-discipline facility that attracts national and state athletes, and footballers.
Wed, Jan 11, 2023
Referee assaulted, wrestler banned as heat gets to everyone in CWG trialsSubscriber Only
May 17, 2022 17:41 IST
After Satender Malik lost his 125kg final, the Haryana athlete walked across the mat and allegedly hurled expletives at senior referee Jagbir Singh before hitting him in the face.
Wed, May 18, 2022
Heat puts health at risk in Delhi state athletics meetSubscriber Only
May 15, 2022 23:45 IST
Dr Rajesh Prasad, an orthopaedic and sports science specialist, says competing in such harsh conditions will not only hamper performance but in extreme cases, can also cause health complications.
Mon, May 16, 2022Journalism of Courage
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