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Gaurav Bhatt
The author is a principal correspondent at The Indian Express. He tweets at @GoodGauravBhatt
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Untested Belgium’s ‘golden generation’ not yet settled into a systemSubscriber Only
July 02, 2018 06:29 IST
With their wingers masquerading as wing-backs, Belgium's back three are vulnerable to wide attacks or quick switch of play.
Mon, Jul 02, 2018
With changed technique, Shiva Thapa returns to the ring for Asian GamesSubscriber Only
June 30, 2018 00:21 IST
Shiva Thapa's comeback has been all about recalibration. After achieving most of his success in the bantamweight (56kg) division, Thapa decided to move up to lightweight (60kg).
Sat, Jun 30, 2018
FIFA World Cup 2018: Best of footballers defenceless against troll attack on social mediaSubscriber Only
June 26, 2018 02:35 IST
In a tournament marked by narrow scorelines and eventful finishes, individual errors have resulted in players facing vitriol in addition to the usual banter.
Tue, Jun 26, 2018
FIFA World Cup 2018, Japan vs Colombia: Japanese steel, forged in GermanySubscriber Only
June 20, 2018 02:07 IST
Bundesliga experience serves the team well as Dortmund's Kagawa, Cologne's Osako score to beat 10-man Colombia.
Wed, Jun 20, 2018
FIFA World Cup 2018: Japan face Captain Tsubasa inspired ColombiaSubscriber Only
June 19, 2018 01:33 IST
For Colombia’s star playmaker James Rodriguez, football wasn’t about emulating his heroic compatriots, but imitating the manga superhero.
Tue, Jun 19, 2018
Nutlai Lalbiakkima lands knockout punch on Olympic champion Hasanboy DusmatovSubscriber Only
June 09, 2018 01:37 IST
Nutlai Lalbiakkima notches up win over Olympic champion Dusmatov to enter semifinals of President’s Cup.
Sat, Jun 09, 2018
FIFA World Cup 2018: Same-sex love in times of homophobia in RussiaSubscriber Only
June 09, 2018 01:27 IST
Russia’s ‘gay propaganda’ law officially forbids the promotion of “non-traditional sexual relationships” to minors and effectively bans gay rights activism.
Sat, Jun 09, 2018
Roger Federer hasn’t thanked me for beating Rafael Nadal… I’m still waiting, says Robin SoderlingSubscriber Only
June 08, 2018 01:17 IST
Robin Soderling’s career burned bright but fast, hitting its crescendo with the two French Open finals, and wins over modern greats Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer en route.
Fri, Jun 08, 2018
FIFA World Cup 2018: Robert Lewandowski – the body and the soul of PolandSubscriber Only
June 08, 2018 01:07 IST
Poland is considered a one-man team, and its fate will largely depend on how Robert Lewandowski fares.
Fri, Jun 08, 2018
FIFA World Cup 2018: How Croatian community is helping Australia footballSubscriber Only
June 05, 2018 01:39 IST
Fortunes of Australia football team have long depended on a healthy smattering of Croatians in the team and 2018 World Cup will be another example.
Wed, Jun 06, 2018
French Open 2018: Yuki Bhambri bites the clay on his Paris debutSubscriber Only
May 30, 2018 02:33 IST
On his first clay appearance of the season, not exactly his surface of choice, Yuki Bhambri, 25, performed well in patches against an opponent he had defeated at the 2015 Delhi Challenger.
Wed, May 30, 2018
French Open 2018: How tennis became a tall orderSubscriber Only
May 30, 2018 02:23 IST
Tennis has become a tall man’s sport with five in the top-10 and seven in the top-20 standing over six feet and five inches
Wed, May 30, 2018
Ankita Raina sure-footed for clay course ahead of French Open qualifyingSubscriber Only
May 22, 2018 01:28 IST
At the French Open, the 25-year-old Ankita Raina could be the first Indian woman to reach the main draw of a Grand Slam since Sania Mirza
Tue, May 22, 2018
Asian Games 2018: Bell rings for round two in India boxingSubscriber Only
April 23, 2018 02:25 IST
Despite a rich haul in Gold Coast, coach Nieva says selection process for Asian Games would begin afresh.
Mon, Apr 23, 2018
Kavinder Bisht pens an impressive win over Russia’s Saliev Rasul in WSBSubscriber Only
April 22, 2018 03:21 IST
Kavinder Bisht beat Russia's second-ranked flyweight Saliev Rasul, a performance which led Indian Tigers to a 3-2 win over Russia's Patriots Boxing.
Sun, Apr 22, 2018Shiva Thapa launching a comeback with World Series of BoxingSubscriber Only
April 21, 2018 02:47 IST
After missing out on CWG spot, Shiva Thapa is now eager prove a point in WSB, and make cut for Asian Games.
Sat, Apr 21, 2018
CWG’s no-needle policy is for the good: Boxing coach Santiago NievaSubscriber Only
April 18, 2018 06:36 IST
Following a hearing by the Commonwealth Games Federation's (CGF) Federation Court, the doctor was handed a strong written reprimand in the case.
Wed, Apr 18, 2018
Asian Games 2018 tougher test for boxers, says India men’s boxing coach Santiago NievaSubscriber Only
April 18, 2018 03:14 IST
India men's boxing high-performance director Santiago Nieva commended the boxers for CWG high but said a lot of work needs to be done at tougher events ahead.
Sun, May 20, 2018
CWG 2018: Gaurav Solanki shows iron chin, big heart in Gold CoastSubscriber Only
April 14, 2018 02:02 IST
Gaurav Solanki recovers from two knockdowns to make final of the 52kg class, one of 5 Indians in line for gold.
Sat, Apr 14, 2018
CWG 2018: Keep left for southpaws, medals aheadSubscriber Only
April 12, 2018 05:44 IST
An unusually unorthodox Indian men’s boxing squad— four of the eight are southpaws — sure to return with a medal around their neck.
Thu, Apr 12, 2018
Commonwealth Games 2018: The man who fought Kurt Angle and lived to wrestle at the CWGSubscriber Only
March 31, 2018 03:03 IST
A Scottish professional wrestler with a dream to represent his nation, Joe Hendry got the break when BBC came knocking with an irresistible idea for a documentary.
Sat, Mar 31, 2018
Commonwealth Games 2018: Fists to do the talking for quietly confident Indian boxing contingentSubscriber Only
March 27, 2018 03:26 IST
As opposed to claims of big medal hauls by coaches and cliched pre-tournament trash talk from the boxers, the Indian contingent has been preparing for Gold Coast largely behind closed doors.
Tue, Mar 27, 2018
Commonwealth Games 2018: No place for World Championship medallists Gaurav Bidhuri and Sonia Lather in boxing squadSubscriber Only
March 01, 2018 00:45 IST
India's only medallists from the men and women boxing world championships, Gaurav Bidhuri and Sonia Lather, have not been included in Commonwealth Games squad.
Thu, Mar 01, 2018Ankita Raina wins India’s longest match in Fed Cup, team avoids relegationSubscriber Only
February 11, 2018 04:12 IST
Karman Kaur Thandi beat Pei-Chi Lee 7-6, 6-3 and Ankita Raina overcame Chieh-Yu Hsu 6-4, 5-7, 6-1 in India's longest Fed Cup rubber, a two-hour fifty-three-minute encounter.
Sun, Feb 11, 2018
Fed Cup: India beat Hong Kong, take on Taipei to avoid relegationSubscriber Only
February 10, 2018 00:54 IST
Karman Kaur Thandi made a meal of a straightforward match against world No. 761 Eudice Chong, dropping her serve thrice en route to a 6-3, 6-4 win.
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