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Express Archives: PK Banerjee and legends roll back years back to 1956 OlympicsPremium Story
March 20,2020 15:40:08 PM
PK Banerjee and several other members of the Olympic squad of 1956, where India finished fourth, and 1960, where they held France to a 1-1 draw, were felicitated at a function in Delhi in 2011.
Fri, Mar 20, 2020
Doping ‘legally’: What TUE is, how athletes use itPremium Story
September 15,2016 00:02:58 AM
Hackers have released confidential medical records of top American athletes, alleging they play ‘well, but not fair’ — that is, they misuse an exemption meant for therapeutic use of drugs.
Thu, Sep 15, 2016
Why the Punk takes a beating but still thinks ‘it’s the time of my life’Premium Story
September 13,2016 14:36:42 PM
Phil Brooks, better known as CM Punk, walked away from a seven figure (in dollars, mind you) contract with the WWE to pursue what he "wanted to be great at."
Tue, Sep 13, 2016
Deepa Malik: Mettle path to a silver medalPremium Story
September 13,2016 01:35:43 AM
Deepa Malik becomes India’s first woman medalist at Paralympics with silver in shot put F-35 category in Rio.
Tue, Sep 13, 2016
After giving up his life, Abhinav Bindra preps to ‘earn a living’Premium Story
September 05,2016 03:11:23 AM
On Sunday, Abhinav Bindra officially announced that he would be putting down his weapon.
Mon, Sep 05, 2016
How medals change metals: Why athletes are retested for dopingPremium Story
September 01,2016 00:02:17 AM
Amid reports of Yogeshwar Dutt’s 4-year-old London Olympics bronze being upgraded to silver because the original medallist has failed a dope test, Indian Express explains how and why samples are retested.
Thu, Sep 01, 2016
VR Raghunath believes India hockey team has created the blueprint for successPremium Story
August 30,2016 02:56:40 AM
VR Raghunath received an Arjuna award in hockey on Tuesday, seven years after he made the debut for senior India team.
Tue, Aug 30, 2016
Had all the support but wasn’t able to perform in Olympics: Jitu RaiPremium Story
August 29,2016 02:24:18 AM
“It is a huge honour to have won Khel Ratna, but at the same time I know that if I had won an Olympic medal it would have been an even better feeling,” the shooter said.
Mon, Aug 29, 2016
India at Rio Olympics: Medals two; disappointments multiplePremium Story
August 27,2016 02:09:29 AM
Despite sending its largest-ever contingent of 117, India underperformed at Rio 2016 Olympics.
Sat, Aug 27, 2016What Indian athletes did at home, what at Rio 2016 OlympicsPremium Story
August 27,2016 02:00:12 AM
India could have claimed a medal on just the second day of the Rio Olympic Games had Mirabai Chanu lifted her personal best.
Sat, Aug 27, 2016
Newshour on O P Jaisha: How does one agree to play the bad guy?Premium Story
August 24,2016 08:02:56 AM
The Newshour and Arnab Goswami are to news what the WWE and Vince McMahon are to sport.
Wed, Aug 24, 2016
Before showing bronze medal path, Sakshi Malik brought Subway homePremium Story
August 19,2016 02:28:17 AM
At their home, family members say Sakshi Malik was always meant to be a wrestler.
Fri, Aug 19, 2016
Experience, draw make boxer Vikas Krishan Yadav a medal contender at Rio 2016 OlympicsPremium Story
August 11,2016 04:39:08 AM
If his opening round was anything to go by, Vikas Krishan Yadav has found his groove early in the competition.
Thu, Aug 11, 2016
Shiva Thapa faces defending champion at Rio 2016 Olympics, others have it tough tooPremium Story
August 05,2016 01:22:30 AM
Shiva Thapa will have to overcome defending Olympics and former World Champion Robeisy Ramirez of Cuba in his first round encounter.
Fri, Aug 05, 2016
Junior boxing champion Deepak Pahal from Haryana had dreams of Rio 2016 Olympics, now in jailPremium Story
August 03,2016 01:57:32 AM
Police say Deepak Pahal was part of a 10-member gang that helped Jitender, a gangster, flee while he was being taken on a bus from Rohini jail to a Sonepat court.
Wed, Aug 03, 2016
Narsingh Yadav dope controversy: After a bitter week, signs of a welcome thawPremium Story
August 02,2016 02:22:45 AM
Narsingh Yadav had claimed that he had been the victim of sabotage and that his food had been tampered with.
Tue, Aug 02, 2016
Sushil Kumar-Narsingh Yadav saga: A tale of rivalry, conspiracy and aspirationPremium Story
August 01,2016 02:42:04 AM
Jonathan Selvaraj puts his ear to the ground and goes beyond the rumour mill to piece together one of the most intriguing tales.
Tue, Aug 02, 2016Yogeshwar Dutt advised Narsingh Yadav to be careful about food but was brushed offPremium Story
July 27,2016 02:34:31 AM
Yogeshwar Dutt says he had told Narsingh Yadav to be careful about the food he consumes and added that he himself does not eat from canteen.
Thu, Jul 28, 2016
After catapulting into record books, World champion Neeraj Chopra charts roadmap aheadPremium Story
July 25,2016 02:30:52 AM
Neeraj Chopra's throw of 86.48m had made him the first Indian athlete to win a world title and incidentally also the first to set a world record at any level.
Mon, Jul 25, 2016
Neeraj Chopra creates history to become first Indian world champion in athleticsPremium Story
July 24,2016 01:50:29 AM
Neeraj Chopra sets World U-20 & senior national records with throw of 86.48m that wins gold at U-20 Worlds.
Sun, Jul 24, 2016
Vinesh Phogat: Freestyle wrestlerPremium Story
July 22,2016 02:24:40 AM
Vinesh Phogat will be making her Olympic debut. Her journey has been one of its kind -- from the thrilling rise to the spirited revival.
Fri, Jul 22, 2016
Vijender Singh: Unfazed, undefeated and unanimous in pro boxingPremium Story
July 17,2016 02:31:03 AM
Dragged out of his comfort zone by Aussie Kerry Hope, Vijender Singh maintained his composure in 10-rounder to bag WBO Asia Pacific title.
Sun, Jul 17, 2016
Rio 2016 Olympics: Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu sleepless in PatialaPremium Story
July 16,2016 02:50:17 AM
Sports psychologists say the phenomenon is not uncommon especially for strength athletes.
Fri, Jul 22, 2016
Vijender Singh vs Kerry Hope: No big Hope for a big upset in New DelhiPremium Story
July 16,2016 02:11:38 AM
A more cynical mind though would accept that Vijender Singh is the overwhelming favourite to win the fight.
Sat, Jul 16, 2016
Vijender Singh vs Kerry Hope: Indian faces tricky test against southpaw HopePremium Story
July 15,2016 01:53:55 AM
Vijender Singh has to let Kerry Hope reach out for him while leaving himself open for counters and use Hope's own momentum against him.
Sat, Jul 16, 2016