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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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Abhishek Chourasia, the head chef of the National Institute of Sports in Patiala, and his ears are used to complaints, which he says are mostly in good humour, feedbacks, and suggestions.
Thu, Jul 22, 2021
Record-breaker Kamalpreet readies for big throw on biggest stageSubscriber Only
July 20, 2021 02:32 IST
The six-foot one-inch tall athlete from Kabarwala village in Punjab’s Sri Muktsar Sahib district has come a long way since first trying her hand at shot put before switching to the discus.
Wed, Jul 21, 2021
Devendra Jhajharia surpasses his world record throw while fighting personal lossSubscriber Only
July 02, 2021 17:10 IST
Devendra Jhajharia's left arm had to be amputated almost up to the elbow when he was just eight after he suffered a jolt from a live wire dangling near a tree he was playfully climbing.
Fri, Jul 02, 2021
Seema Antil demands hyperandrogenism test on competitorSubscriber Only
June 30, 2021 07:41 IST
Antil alleged that there is more than what meets the eye in the rapid improvement in her rival’s performance over a relatively short period.
Wed, Jun 30, 2021
‘She will overtake Anju’: Coach Robert Bobby George on promising long jumper Shaili SinghSubscriber Only
June 26, 2021 23:42 IST
After Shaili Singh rewrites youth and Under-20 national records at the Inter-State meet, coach Robert says the athlete from Jhansi "will definitely break Anju Bobby George’s national record".
Sun, Jun 27, 2021
Eye on the Olympics, heart set to meet family, Tejaswin takes a trip homeSubscriber Only
June 26, 2021 01:27 IST
Tejaswin Shankar's only hope to make the cut for Tokyo Olympics is a leap of 2.33m which will bag him a direct entry.
Sat, Jun 26, 2021
Dreaming big without sleep, Kamalpreet Kaur breaks national mark againSubscriber Only
June 21, 2021 23:40 IST
To put Kamalpreet Kaur's new discus throw national record into perspective, 66.59m would have earned a bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Tue, Jun 22, 2021
Learnings from Milkha: How Flying Sikh helped other stars fulfil their potentialSubscriber Only
June 20, 2021 02:18 IST
Milkha Singh's gentle and charismatic persona was so infectious that any athlete, blessed with even a brief interaction (or phone call), was left with an indelible feeling of awe and admiration.
Sun, Jun 20, 2021
Explained: Why Coca Cola will not lose sleep over Cristiano Ronaldo’s snubSubscriber Only
June 16, 2021 19:36 IST
At a pre-match press conference at the ongoing European Championship, the football icon, Cristiano Ronaldo, pushed aside two bottles of Coke placed on the table before holding up a bottle of water.
Thu, Jun 24, 2021
Despite travel restrictions, Sreeshankar is on track for Olympic successSubscriber Only
May 22, 2021 18:43 IST
Sreeshankar, the only long jumper from India to have made the Tokyo cut, has been training at his hometown. However, he’d have preferred to be in Europe at the moment.
Sat, May 22, 2021
Felt weak, had breathing issues: Runner Jinson JohnsonSubscriber Only
May 18, 2021 23:24 IST
Middle-distance star Jinson Johnson copped debilitating symptoms of Coronavirus before slow recovery.
Wed, May 19, 2021
From dancer to sailor: Olympics-bound Nethra Kumanan’s journeySubscriber Only
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Nethra Kumanan, who became the first Indian woman sailor to earn a berth for the Olympics on Wednesday, is a trained dancer, singer, and proficient painter as well.
Fri, Apr 09, 2021How Seema Punia overcame tough times in Russia in quest for another medalSubscriber Only
March 30, 2021 21:51 IST
The 37-year-old, who trains in Russia, tested positive for Covid, spent long hours in solitude and fought mental battles. But she never gave up though she was in a foreign land.
Wed, Mar 31, 2021
Athletes not running fast because morale is down, says India’s 400m coach GalinaSubscriber Only
March 19, 2021 18:40 IST
In a chat with The Indian Express, Galina Bukharina talks about dealing with a performance slump in the 400 metres squad and how she and her wards are hoping to bounce back.
Sat, Mar 20, 2021
Kamalpreet Kaur lights up final day with record-breaking discus throwSubscriber Only
March 19, 2021 16:28 IST
Kamalpreet Kaur qualified for the Tokyo Olympics in women’s discus throw with a national record attempt of 65.06m during the ongoing Athletics Federation Cup in Patiala on Friday.
Sat, Mar 20, 2021
At Federation Cup, identical twins make a mark as they soar over hurdlesSubscriber Only
March 18, 2021 23:44 IST
Vithya and Nithya, 22, credit their tempo-driver father for encouraging them to take up track and field.
Fri, Mar 19, 2021
Steeplechaser Avinash Sable breaks national record for the fifth timeSubscriber Only
March 17, 2021 23:25 IST
The army man from the arid Beed district of Maharashtra broke the national record for the fifth time in his career clocking 8:20.20s and rewriting his previous best achieved in Doha.
Thu, Mar 18, 2021
Explained: Would Sreeshankar have won an Olympic medal with his 8.26 metre jump?Subscriber Only
March 17, 2021 16:10 IST
Long jumper Sreeshankar Murali qualified for the Tokyo Olympics with a 8.26 metre jump.
Wed, Mar 24, 2021
Sreeshankar Murali books Tokyo berth with a big jump, silences naysayersSubscriber Only
March 17, 2021 08:08 IST
Much to his relief the white flag was raised and Sreeshankar let out a scream of joy and pumped his fists. It is rare for the youngster from Palakkad district, Kerala, to show any emotion. But the occasion called for it.
Wed, Mar 17, 2021
Work in progress: Annu Rani rewrites national mark but feels she’s yet far from her bestSubscriber Only
March 15, 2021 19:57 IST
Annu Rani clinched the gold at Federation Cup with a best throw of 63.24m which she came up in her third attempt, obliterating her earlier national mark of 62.43m.
Tue, Mar 16, 2021
Antony Yaich preparing India’s next crop of track-and-field contendersSubscriber Only
February 28, 2021 19:54 IST
Despite the recent bounty, Frenchman Yaich, head of track-and-field at JSW’s Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), isn’t satisfied as he has set his sights on bigger and long-term targets.
Sun, Feb 28, 2021
How three foreign judges took health risks to help Indian walkers qualify for OlympicsSubscriber Only
February 16, 2021 08:58 IST
Three Indians qualified for the Tokyo Olympics at last week's Race Walking Nationals in Ranchi. They should thank three international judges.
Tue, Feb 16, 2021
Priyanka Goswami walks into the record booksSubscriber Only
February 14, 2021 00:43 IST
Priyanka Goswami bagged the gold, clocking a national record-shattering time of 1:28:45s and in the process earned a spot for the Tokyo Games slated for July this year.
Sun, Feb 14, 2021
Drummer Devadiga finds his rhythm on the athletics trackSubscriber Only
February 11, 2021 00:57 IST
The musician-athlete clocked 21.34 seconds for the top spot in Guwahati ahead of Ritik Malik and Nalubothu Shanmuga Srinivas.
Thu, Feb 11, 2021
Munita, daughter of construction labourer, breaks under-20 race walk recordSubscriber Only
February 10, 2021 00:24 IST
Munita’s father Biraju used to work at construction sites in Mumbai till 2010. But he got severely electrocuted and had to be off work for the next three years.
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