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Gaurav Bhatt
The author is a principal correspondent at The Indian Express. He tweets at @GoodGauravBhatt
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Fed Cup: In a foreign land, Karan Rastogi gets second chanceSubscriber Only
February 09, 2018 01:46 IST
Plagued by recurrent back injuries, Karan Rastogi called time on his career in 2012 at the age of 25. After a short coaching stint in Mumbai, he shot out an e-mail to the Hong Kong Tennis Association on a hunch.
Fri, Feb 09, 2018
Fed Cup: Ankita Raina shows mettle against higher-ranked Yulia PutintsevaSubscriber Only
February 09, 2018 01:37 IST
While India lost the Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie 1-2, Ankita Raina showed why she has long been the top women's singles player in the country.
Fri, Feb 09, 2018
Nairobi boxing academy provides youth an escape route from trouble in KenyaSubscriber Only
February 06, 2018 00:59 IST
Veronica Mbithe is one of the many at-risk Kenyan youth transforming their lives through boxing and at the heart of the transformation is a destitute gym running out of a dilapidated building.
Tue, Feb 06, 2018
ICC U-19 World Cup: After a winter of disquiet, spring arrives at the Kalra householdSubscriber Only
February 04, 2018 01:29 IST
Only a few months ago, the mood was much gloomier at the Kalra household. But on Saturday, the mood changed after Manjot Kalra scored a century at ICC U-19 World Cup final to take India to victory.
Sun, Feb 04, 2018
Supermom Mira Potkonen not yet FinnishedSubscriber Only
February 03, 2018 01:25 IST
Mira Potkonen was 28 when she took up boxing to try and lose the weight she had gained during her second pregnancy, only to end up winning bronze medals at Worlds and Olympics.
Sat, Feb 03, 2018
Heavy metal: Underdog Sanjeet’s 91-kg gold gives coach ‘nice’ headacheSubscriber Only
February 02, 2018 01:21 IST
Sanjeet defeated local rival and top prospect Naman Tanwar and outboxed world bronze-medallist Sanjar Tursunov in the final to win heavyweight (91kg) gold.
Fri, Feb 02, 2018
Manish Kaushik beats Shiva Thapa again, challenges the status quoSubscriber Only
February 01, 2018 01:26 IST
On Wednesday, Manish Kaushik beat world bronze medallist Shiva Thapa once again to reach the India Open lightweight final.
Thu, Feb 01, 2018
Indian boxers deal with a weighty issue ahead of CWGSubscriber Only
January 31, 2018 04:53 IST
Sarjubala Devi, who won the world youth championship gold and world championship silver in light flyweight (48kg), is contesting her first international meet in the category above.
Wed, Jan 31, 2018
Shiva Keshavan: India’s lion in winter and OlympicsSubscriber Only
January 14, 2018 01:14 IST
Shiva Keshavan, ahead of his sixth and final Winter Olympics, recounts his staggering 20-year-long journey.
Wed, Feb 07, 2018
Risk-taking should be incremental for Vijender Singh, says matchmaker Mike AltamuraSubscriber Only
January 10, 2018 01:29 IST
Vijender Singh's matchmaker defended the choice of opponents for the boxer and said that the Indian is progressing well on his path to a world title.
Wed, Jan 10, 2018
Bout or brawl? Parveen Rana set for Sushil Kumar rematchSubscriber Only
January 09, 2018 01:24 IST
Parveen Rana-Sushil Kumar fracas couldn't have come at a better time for the PWL, which begins its third edition on Tuesday.
Tue, Jan 09, 2018
One belt, two holders: Vijender Singh and Rohan Murdock share WBO Oriental Super Middleweight titleSubscriber Only
January 02, 2018 00:57 IST
World Boxing Organization’s rulebook allows both Vijender Singh and Rohan Murdock to remain champions in the same category.
Tue, Jan 02, 2018
Vijender Singh overwhelms rival Ernest Amuzu, Jaipur venue underwhelmsSubscriber Only
December 24, 2017 01:24 IST
Vijender Singh continues his victory march with a unanimous verdict against Ernest Amuzu, defends his WBO Oriental and Asia Pacific Super middleweight titles.
Sun, Dec 24, 2017
Don’t write me off, says Vijender Singh’s opponent Ernest AmuzuSubscriber Only
December 23, 2017 01:24 IST
A day before the fight for the WBO Asia Pacific and Oriental belts, Ernest Amuzu assures that the nonchalance doesn’t mean an intention to roll over.
Sat, Dec 23, 2017
More than what meets the eye in Chris Froome’s positive test?Subscriber Only
December 15, 2017 02:23 IST
Chris Froome has been ordered to explain to UCI why a urine sample he provided in September showed a concentration of the asthma drug salbutamol that was twice the permitted level.
Fri, Dec 15, 2017
Jinder Mahal: WWE built character for India or a short-lived fairytale of Canadian Sikh wrestler?Subscriber Only
December 10, 2017 03:34 IST
Jinder Mahal has been a shot in the arm in the WWE's bid to consolidate its grip on the Indian market but behind is also a success story of a Canadian Sikh wrestler.
Sun, Dec 10, 2017
Dreaming of the EnemySubscriber Only
December 09, 2017 00:36 IST
Maria Sharapova’s memoir is more of an unintended homage to her rival Serena Williams than about her struggle to come into her own in a highly competitive sport
Sat, Dec 09, 2017
Out of Africa: Vijender Singh finally gets an opponentSubscriber Only
December 05, 2017 00:57 IST
Vijender Singh is set to defend his WBO Oriental and Asia Pacific Super middleweight titles against Ernest Amuzu in Jaipur on December 23.
Tue, Dec 05, 2017
Sumit Nagal’s second coming promises to be the real thingSubscriber Only
November 29, 2017 10:43 IST
The win in Bengaluru Challenger propelled Sumit Nagal to a career-best ranking of 235. And would enter 2018 with no points to defend in first four months.
Wed, Nov 29, 2017
Raffaele Bergamasco – the force behind India’s women youth boxersSubscriber Only
November 13, 2017 01:34 IST
Raffaele Bergamasco has refused to forecast a medal count for the AIBA Youth World Championships.
Mon, Nov 13, 2017
Video game data collectors have their eyes on FIFA U-17 World CupSubscriber Only
October 27, 2017 01:32 IST
With football video games refined to an art, clubs search for the next Lionel Messi while stars are mindful of how their online counterparts fare.
Fri, Oct 27, 2017
FIFA U-17 World Cup: An Englishman gives Ghanaian footballers right to dreamSubscriber Only
October 21, 2017 01:22 IST
Every year about 25,000 pre-teen footballers audition for Tom Vernon's academy. Gaurav Bhatt talks to the man who has shaped the careers of several Black Starlets, three of them will play the quarters against Mali
Sat, Oct 21, 2017
FIFA U-17 World Cup: Lalengmawia’s clan has an evening to remember in DelhiSubscriber Only
October 13, 2017 01:17 IST
Two goals down and on their way out of the tournament, India brought on Lalengmawia to add 12 minutes to the minute he played against USA.
Fri, Oct 13, 2017
India vs Colombia FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Ecstacy in 82nd minute, agony in 83rdSubscriber Only
October 10, 2017 01:56 IST
India’s first World Cup goal was scored in the 82nd minute in the game against Colombia but they conceded in the 83rd.
Tue, Oct 10, 2017
FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: On biggest stage, an exposition of skill and play-actingSubscriber Only
October 07, 2017 01:39 IST
Two-time champions Ghana began their FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 campaign with a 1-0 victory over Colombia.
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