June 09, 2011 01:46 IST
The first thing one notices about Mohammad Ashraf is how massive he is. As if for proof or for effect,he reels off numbers.
Thu, Jun 09, 2011June 09, 2011 00:00 IST
Like most cricketers,Ankit Maini too loves to talk about his batting. But he also has another conversation favourite.
Thu, Jun 09, 2011June 08, 2011 00:44 IST
His partner hit the winning runs but Rajat Bhatia at the non-strikers end was clearly the hero of Air Indias last over,four-wicket win over TEDCO in the quarterfinal of the GG Dutt cricket tournament.
Wed, Jun 08, 2011June 07, 2011 00:17 IST
Delhis hot weather cricket season is in full swing,but 21 year-old Yogesh Nagar,is taking it easy.
Tue, Jun 07, 2011June 02, 2011 03:43 IST
Walk down bustling Mangal Bazar,in West Delhis Uttam Nagar and one can hear a series of thuds,quite distinct from the usual afternoon market din.
Thu, Jun 02, 2011May 26, 2011 00:29 IST
The evening temperature at the Chattrasal Stadium is in the sweltering low forties and since its only a selection trial for the senior inter state athletic meet
Thu, May 26, 2011May 24, 2011 02:27 IST
Amidst the languidly moving golfers at the Delhi Golf course,Manav Jaini hustles past them,imploring himself after shooting an approach too close to the bushes.
Tue, May 24, 2011May 19, 2011 00:37 IST
Following the sound of R Murthys golf shoes crunching across the smooth greens at the DGC on his way to making a putt,one can hear the unmistakable silvery tinkle of anklets.
Thu, May 19, 2011May 18, 2011 03:38 IST
A wall posting on Yashpal Singh's Facebook page describes the high point of his visit as part of an Indian team competing in the South Asian Judo tournament in Pakistan between May 9 th to 14 th.
Wed, May 18, 2011May 12, 2011 00:20 IST
Whether she likes it or not,Prerna Bhambri knows that at first glance,comparisons will always be made between her and her more famous cousins Ankita,Sanaa and Yuki
Thu, May 12, 2011
May 11, 2011 01:19 IST
Fatma al Nabhani often attracts attention when she plays in a tournament. And its not just on the basis of her powerful forehand,one of which gave her a 6-4 6-2 victory over Megha Sehrawat in their first round match at the ITF womans tennis tournament at the RK Khanna stadium.
Wed, May 11, 2011May 10, 2011 03:59 IST
Delhi girl wants to do better in junior events before shifting full time to the senior level With her head bowed and her shoulders slumped,Ratnika Batra reacted with dismay as her return shot sunk into the middle of the net. The lost point gave Na-Lae Han and So-Ra Lee of Korea a 6-4,6-2 over Ratnika […]
Tue, May 10, 2011May 04, 2011 01:40 IST
During the final laps of his national record breaking walk,Gurmeet Singh took a look at his competitors
Wed, May 04, 2011May 03, 2011 02:09 IST
On his return to the National Institute of Sports,Patiala,Ukraine-born Yuri Ogorodnik,coach of the womens 4x400m relay team,hugged his wards like they were long lost daughters.
Tue, May 03, 2011May 03, 2011 01:16 IST
As she sighted her baby faced 16-year-old opponent,sixth seed Jee Hyun Sung of Korea might have been tempted to go a little easy on Inthanon Ratchanok of Thailand in their second round match of the India Open Super Series.
Tue, May 03, 2011April 28, 2011 01:09 IST
Wednesday at the India Super Series,proved to be tough stretch for the new guard of Indian badminton talent. With the exception of TMV Gurusaidutt and Saurabh Verma who pulled off credible upsets,disappointment seemed to be the order of the day.
Thu, Apr 28, 2011April 27, 2011 03:31 IST
Ahead of the main round at the India Open Super series,one player can claim to have the toughest match of them all,going by rankings.
Wed, Apr 27, 2011April 27, 2011 03:23 IST
Ahead of the main round at the India Open Super series,one player can claim to have the toughest match of them all,going by rankings.
Wed, Apr 27, 2011April 26, 2011 04:45 IST
A day before the singles qualifiers for the inaugural badminton India Super Series,a Thailand player ripped his expensive Li Ning shoe,forcing the coach to look frantically for a local franchise to replace the damaged product.
Tue, Apr 26, 2011April 24, 2011 00:58 IST
He simply collapsed on the court in relief. His opponent initially waited on the other side for the handshake before bounding across the net to congratulate him
Sun, Apr 24, 2011April 23, 2011 03:33 IST
I have come to terms with my tennis.
Sat, Apr 23, 2011April 21, 2011 03:27 IST
There were few calls in the match which Roy felt didnt go in his favour
Thu, Apr 21, 2011April 20, 2011 03:54 IST
It's a ploy to let his right shoulder recover slowly before he attempts any of the bigger tournaments
Wed, Apr 20, 2011April 20, 2011 02:53 IST
Its not easy when you start seeing double across the court. Participants at the ongoing ITF Futures tournament in Noida have been trying to come to terms with just that,faced as they are with Chandril and Lakshit Sood,identical twins in action both in doubles and singles.
Wed, Apr 20, 2011April 19, 2011 03:08 IST
While he wasnt involved in any of the doubles first round matches or either of the two singles matches that were held at the $10,000 Noida ITF mens futures tournament.
Tue, Apr 19, 2011


