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Mihir Vasavda
Based out of Mumbai, Mihir Vasavda is a Senior Assistant Editor (Sports) with The Indian Express. An award-winning journalist, he writes on Olympic sports and sports policy matters, and has covered several multi-discipline events as well as football and hockey World Cups. He tweets from @mihirsv
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Asian Games: How Neeraj Chopra held his nerve despite measuring controversy to win come-from-behind gold in javelinSubscriber Only
October 04, 2023 22:08 IST
Mihir Vasavda writes from Hangzhou: Despite his first throw not being measured due to a controversial technical glitch, Neeraj Chopra wins come-from-behind gold in thrilling fashion with a throw of 88.88 metres; Kishore Kumar Jena improves personal best twice to win commendable silver
Thu, Oct 05, 2023
Asian Games: Fired up by prospect of government job, Parul Chaudhary aces tactical race to win 5000m goldSubscriber Only
October 03, 2023 22:35 IST
While the UP police position motivated Parul, the guilt of 'wasting' government money drove Annu Rani to javelin gold
Wed, Oct 04, 2023
How intimidating is it to play Fan Zhendong, the Virat Kohli of table tennis, in China?Subscriber Only
October 03, 2023 20:48 IST
South Korea's Jang Woojin said he was afraid when playing China's Fan Zhendong in the men's singles TT semifinal. "To play him in China is tougher. And in an atmosphere like this… I was afraid.”
Wed, Oct 04, 2023
Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: Ancy Sojan evokes Dhoni-isms after winning silver, pipping favorite ShailiSubscriber Only
October 02, 2023 23:37 IST
Long jumper pips much-fancied Shaili Singh to win silver at Asian Games; Chaudhary, 4x400m mixed relay continue Athletics haul.
Tue, Oct 03, 2023
Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: How the strategy change in last game left India’s Ayhika and Sutirtha Mukherjee with a bittersweet bronzeSubscriber Only
October 02, 2023 19:19 IST
The Chinese crowd was against them but the Indian paddlers almost pulled off something special against the North Korean opponents until they went from defense to attack in the final game, and lost the chance to win gold.
Tue, Oct 03, 2023
Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: Avinash Sable leads from start to finish, wins steeplechase by a country mileSubscriber Only
October 01, 2023 23:14 IST
Confident Sable blazes away to break Games record, Toor retains title with last-attempt throw.
Mon, Oct 02, 2023
Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: Jyothi Yarraji, 100 metre hurdles silver medalist on dramatic disqualification before winning medal: I had to stand up for myselfSubscriber Only
October 01, 2023 22:44 IST
Jyothi Yarraji had run under protest, her bronze medal was upgraded to silver after China's second-place finisher Yanni Wu was disqualified after the race.
Mon, Oct 02, 2023
Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: In India’s first medal in women’s skeet, daughters of a fisherman, dry-cleaner & a royalSubscriber Only
October 01, 2023 21:02 IST
Manisha Keer, Rajeshwari Kumari, and Preeti Rajak teamed up to win India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in women’s skeet, a silver.
Mon, Oct 02, 2023
India win squash gold in thriller with Pak, stun China in table tennis doublesSubscriber Only
October 01, 2023 04:04 IST
Digging into his decades of experience and showing impenetrable calmness, Ghosal made short work of Muhammad Asim Khan, allowing the Pakistani player just nine points across three games to force the gold medal match into a decider.
Sun, Oct 01, 2023
How childhood friends outplayed champions on way to medal-sealing winSubscriber Only
October 01, 2023 04:04 IST
The Mukherjees, not related to each other, defeated reigning world champions and world No. 2 Chinese duo of Chen Meng and Wang Yidi in the quarterfinals, a win that assured them of a historic medal — India’s first in women’s doubles at the Asian Games.
Sun, Oct 01, 2023
Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games, Weightlifting: No luck in China, but will the Paris Olympics lift Mirabai Chanu’s spirits?Subscriber Only
September 30, 2023 22:40 IST
With only two successful lifts in her six attempts, the Tokyo Olympics silver medallist finished fourth with a total of 191 kg (83 kg in snatch, 108 kg in clean and jerk). Chanu can take heart from the fact that she went for a medal despite an injury
Sun, Oct 01, 2023
Shooter Palak Gulia’s journey from reluctant young shooter to Asian Games gold winnerSubscriber Only
September 29, 2023 23:24 IST
The shooter, only 17 and who started shooting seriously just a couple of years ago, led India to an unexpected gold-silver finish in an event where the Chinese were tipped to dominate.
Sat, Sep 30, 2023
Cricket at the Olympics: Why now? A reflection of the growth of the sport, says IOC’s Sports Director on the sport’s pitch for Los Angeles GamesSubscriber Only
September 29, 2023 22:10 IST
Kit McConnell adds that inclusion will add to cricket's profile and also help IOC bring new audience to the Olympic programme.
Sat, Sep 30, 2023
Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: War room where India’s shooting heist was plannedSubscriber Only
September 29, 2023 21:15 IST
What went into the planning of country's biggest medal haul ever at Asian Games.
Sat, Sep 30, 2023
Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: After silver, wushu player Naorem Roshibina Devi from Manipur breaks down, dedicates medal to stateSubscriber Only
September 28, 2023 22:34 IST
Hailing from Bishnupur district, one of the epicentres of ethnic clashes between communities that have kept the state on the boil for months now, Naorem Roshibina Devi , a Meitei, said she’s spent sleepless nights worrying about her parents.
Fri, Sep 29, 2023
Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: Gymnast Oksana Chusovitina, 48 and shooter Al Rashidi, 60, play dazzle of the ancientsSubscriber Only
September 28, 2023 21:57 IST
The Uzbeki vaulter made young gymnasts nervous with her impeccable routine, finishing fourth ultimately while the skeet shooter went all the way, winning a gold.
Fri, Sep 29, 2023
Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games, equestrian: How camaraderie with his horse and readiness to leave home brought Anush Agarwalla his second medal in three daysSubscriber Only
September 28, 2023 19:32 IST
Rider from Kolkata was willing to do what was necessary to excel in his pursuit – moving to a Olympic champ's training facility in Germany, where he met his stallion Etro.
Fri, Sep 29, 2023
Asian Games: Rajasthan Royal Anant Jeet Singh Naruka challenges Abdullah Al Rashidi’s decades-long skeet reign before settling for silverSubscriber Only
September 27, 2023 23:04 IST
The youngster was initiated into the sport at a young age and benefited from acclaimed Italian coaches.
Thu, Sep 28, 2023
Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: In a dramatic shootout, Esha Singh fires a great comeback to win silver in 25m pistolSubscriber Only
September 27, 2023 21:46 IST
Her father cleared his lungs in the stands amidst the Chinese din. She started badly, but made a stunning recovery to almost seize the gold.
Thu, Sep 28, 2023
Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: Golden girl Sift Kaur says, ‘Having the India flag fly in China is a great experience’Subscriber Only
September 27, 2023 19:07 IST
After historic top-of-podium finish, MBBS drop out shares her plans to join civil services.
Thu, Sep 28, 2023
Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: Postman during the day, star gamer by night, meet Ayan Biswas who juggles ‘two lives’Subscriber Only
September 27, 2023 10:59 IST
24-year-old Streetfighter: V player Ayan Biswas revels in the surrealism of his journey from a nondescript town in West Bengal to the tech capital of China, and leading two very different lives
Wed, Sep 27, 2023
Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: Why E-Sports is the highest-ticketed and sold-out event of the tournament in ChinaSubscriber Only
September 26, 2023 23:08 IST
Get to know ‘Faker’, ‘YKSM’, ‘SwordArt’, the nerdy rockstars hero worshipped by the Chinese youth.
Wed, Sep 27, 2023
India’s historic Asiad gold in dressage was built on hardship: No funding, selling house to buy horses, staying in remote villages abroad, investing croresSubscriber Only
September 26, 2023 16:43 IST
Anush Agarwalla, Sudipti Hajela, Divyakriti Singh and Hriday Chheda win India's first Asiad gold in equestrian since 1982; Divyakriti’s father had to sell the family home in Jaipur to buy horses.
Wed, Sep 27, 2023
Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: From ‘Mandhana, the goddess’ to ‘cricket, what’s that?’, India’s gold in front of curious Chinese fansSubscriber Only
September 25, 2023 19:30 IST
A few hundred fans turned up out of curiosity or accidentally to witness India beat Sri Lanka in the final.
Tue, Sep 26, 2023
Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: Behind India’s first gold medal in Hangzhou, mini tales of happiness, introspection and heartbreakSubscriber Only
September 25, 2023 16:31 IST
While the gold was a moment to celebrate, the triumph was also met with three contrasting stories for Tomar, Patil and Panwar.
Tue, Sep 26, 2023Journalism of Courage
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