The author is a principal correspondent at The Indian Express. He tweets at @GoodGauravBhatt

February 03, 2019 04:37 IST
Davis Cup’s return to the grasscourts of Calcutta South Club has brought with it nostalgia surrounding the venue which shaped many of Indian tennis’ famous victories and influential players.
Sun, Feb 03, 2019
January 31, 2019 05:49 IST
The key to the 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 demolition job was how the returner supreme dealt with Nadal's improved serves.
Thu, Jan 31, 2019
January 20, 2019 03:49 IST
After making short work of his outmatched opponent, he tweeted the hashtag along with a clip from the bout. And if the number of tweets following his performance are any indication, the nickname just might catch on.
Sun, Jan 20, 2019
January 16, 2019 00:57 IST
For Gukesh, next up was state-mate R Praggnanandhaa, who became India's youngest GM last June at 12 years, 10 months and 14 days.
Wed, Jan 16, 2019
January 01, 2019 03:29 IST
It was the year of the FIFA World Cup, Team India ruling the MCG and Novak Djokovic scripting a comeback to savour. But the past 12 months saw several incidents which, though making headlines at that time, slipped off public memory in months to come,
Tue, Jan 01, 2019
December 15, 2018 02:11 IST
KL Rahul, who was still rising as the ball burst through his outstretched fingers, was slow to react and couldn’t time his jump to Kohliesque perfection.
Sat, Dec 15, 2018
December 09, 2018 04:19 IST
T-Series, which started out in the 80s selling music recordings, covers and bhajans joined YouTube in 2006 and its subscriber base has exploded in the last two years thanks to cheap smartphones and cheaper data.
Sun, Dec 09, 2018
December 07, 2018 02:19 IST
A year after his last professional bout, Indian boxer Vijender Singh heads to US to improve his 10-0 record
Fri, Dec 07, 2018
November 30, 2018 05:01 IST
It made its Olympic debut in ancient Greece c. 688 BC and has been a staple at the Games since 1920, but boxing could be knocked out of the 2020 edition.
Fri, Nov 30, 2018
November 26, 2018 01:55 IST
The six-time world champion Mary Kom defines the sport of boxing as much as the sport defines her
Mon, Nov 26, 2018
November 25, 2018 05:05 IST
Mary Kom registered a 5-0 win in the 48-kg category over Hanna Okhota of Ukraine to tie with Cuban legend Felix Savon’s haul — he won all his six medals in the men’s heavyweight division.
Sun, Nov 25, 2018
November 25, 2018 02:36 IST
Sonia Chahal finishes second best in her first Worlds appearance, but the Bhiwani boxer is far from a finished product.
Sun, Nov 25, 2018
November 24, 2018 03:58 IST
AIBA officially granted teams the permission to record competition at the Rio Olympics — but the trend has been there for years.
Sat, Nov 24, 2018
November 24, 2018 03:32 IST
A unanimous 5-0 verdict doesn't exactly befit Sonia Chahal's performance in the 57kg semifinal win over North Korea's Jo Son-Hwa. The Indian scored 30-27 on all but one card.
Sat, Nov 24, 2018
November 23, 2018 05:07 IST
Mary Kom is on course for an unprecedented 6th gold medal after beating North Korea's Hyang Kim 5-0 in semis at the World Championships.
Fri, Nov 23, 2018
November 21, 2018 05:08 IST
Between the more popular veterans and fellow first-timers putting on exciting performances, Lovlina Borgohain’s march to the semifinals has been understated, befitting her demeanour.
Wed, Nov 21, 2018
November 21, 2018 04:44 IST
This season sees Uttarakhand truly embrace cricket as The Indian Express captures the bat-ball revolution brewing in the scenic state
Wed, Nov 21, 2018
November 20, 2018 01:28 IST
AIBA are considering looking to introduce video referrals to solve situations where referee decisions cloud the eventual result.
Tue, Nov 20, 2018
November 19, 2018 03:00 IST
Five-time champion Mary Kom overwhelms her opponent, demonstrating that she’s on course for her sixth World Boxing Championships gold medal.
Mon, Nov 19, 2018
November 18, 2018 07:49 IST
On a day when India maintained an all-win record, the 23-year-old, Simranjit Kaur's bout with American Moore was the most entertaining one.
Sun, Nov 18, 2018
November 18, 2018 07:42 IST
Olympic gold medallist and champion kickboxer Wijan Ponlid believes the national sport of Thailand, Muay Thai, remains a crucial rite of passage, despite the death of a 13-year-old.
Sun, Nov 18, 2018
November 17, 2018 04:15 IST
Christina Cruz could do little against Manisha Moun who registered a unanimous 5-0 win to advance to the 54kg pre-quarters of Women's World Championships.
Sat, Nov 17, 2018
November 15, 2018 06:05 IST
Aloof off the field, Dhapola makes sure to fully express himself on it. For Dhapola, who doesn't mind running in from third-man to chirp at the batsmen, a follow-through without sneers and glares is no followthrough.
Thu, Nov 15, 2018
November 13, 2018 05:31 IST
Passers-by enjoy the game in a strangely intimate setting as Uttarakhand host Manipur in a scenic village off the road to Mussoorie.
Tue, Nov 13, 2018
November 10, 2018 02:47 IST
Two years ago, Somalian refugee Ramla Ali told her family she was "going out for a run" and won the 54kg national final to become the first Muslim boxer to win the English title.
Sat, Nov 10, 2018




