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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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Sunil Chhetri on Asian Games campaign: ‘It’s really been difficult, the lack of integration, the lack of preparation’Subscriber Only
September 24, 2023 21:49 IST
No sleep, uncertainty in squad selection, lack of options and co-ordination but Stimac's wards finish second in group.
Mon, Sep 25, 2023
Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: Young Ramita Jindal threatens to defy Chinese dominance before clinching 10m air rifle bronzeSubscriber Only
September 24, 2023 19:24 IST
Indian teenager faces up to local crowds' jeering to showcase mental toughness that augurs well for bigger battles ahead.
Mon, Sep 25, 2023
Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: Rowers from water-scarce Rajasthan amongst earliest medal winners in Hangzhou watersSubscriber Only
September 24, 2023 17:25 IST
Most didn't know a sport like rowing even existed when growing up in the arid state, but their physique suits the gruelling discipline perfectly.
Mon, Sep 25, 2023
Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: At China’s virtual show, digital torchbearer lights flame, river flows inside stadiumSubscriber Only
September 24, 2023 04:04 IST
China, the country believed to have given the world fireworks, shunned one of its most widely-used inventions for soundless, smokeless sparks in the ceremony that dazzled with digital creations and boundless imagination.
Sun, Sep 24, 2023
Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: Sports where Chinese dominance will be challengedSubscriber Only
September 23, 2023 21:57 IST
While it will be smooth sailing for China in most events, Japan, South Korea and India are expected to give them tough fight in some of the sports.
Sun, Sep 24, 2023
Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: ‘Sick man of East Asia’? From Bruce Lee to Chinese athletes, Hangzhou 2023 to deliver political and sporting answersSubscriber Only
September 23, 2023 17:42 IST
When the Chinese team gathered in Beijing for their sendoff, the director of China’s sport demanded that the athletes ‘bring glory to the country, and fully demonstrate the immense power of China's modern sports practice.’
Sun, Sep 24, 2023
Express Exclusive: ‘Each centimeter (improvement) is like going to hell and back, training wise,’ says Qatari high jump legend Mutaz Essa BarshimSubscriber Only
September 22, 2023 19:24 IST
Olympic champion explains how he strikes balance between too much speed, strength, flexibility and too little, during the jump routine lasting 45 seconds.
Sat, Sep 23, 2023
Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: The darling volunteer of Hangzhou 2023 is not human, it’s a robotSubscriber Only
September 22, 2023 18:58 IST
The artificial-intelligence enabled volunteer Xiao Ai, with the intelligence of a five-year-old and the ability to speak in English and Chinese, is the darling of the Asian Games.
Sat, Sep 23, 2023
Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur cancels China trip after Arunachal Pradesh athletes are denied entrySubscriber Only
September 22, 2023 14:41 IST
"China’s action violates both the spirit of the Asian Games and the rules governing their conduct, which explicitly prohibits discrimination against competitors from member states," said Arindam Bagchi.
Sat, Sep 23, 2023
Mihir Vasavda at Asian Games: ‘Purana Bajrang waapas aa gaya hai’ declares Punia ahead of title defenseSubscriber Only
September 21, 2023 21:31 IST
Bajrang, the defending champion in 65kg had to severely lose weight, regain his speed and mat movements and fend off nasty trolls since returning to training in June from protesting for wrestlers' safety.
Sat, Sep 23, 2023
China’s Asian Games ambitions: To top the medal pile, to show it has bounced back from the pandemic and to flex its economic and geopolitical muscleSubscriber Only
September 21, 2023 20:55 IST
A veteran of hosting big-ticket events, the event is more than just a sporting grandee for the country but a platform to showcase its economic and geopolitical stature too.
Fri, Sep 22, 2023
How dhanushya-baan, fancy dress contests at Jatras kickstarted archery trend in MaharashtraSubscriber Only
September 15, 2023 20:50 IST
Ingenious scouting at village carnival fairs, fun nurturing and systematic planning have made Maharashtra the hub of archery in the country with medals raining down in Compound categories ahead of the Asian Games
Sat, Sep 16, 2023
Igor Stimac: Croatian legend, wine enthusiast, pop musician, nationalist, and controversial Indian coachSubscriber Only
September 12, 2023 19:05 IST
The Indian men's coach has had a life as colourful and contentious as the recent revelation that he relied on an astrologer's advice to pick his starting XI.
Thu, Sep 14, 2023
Asian Cup prelims: India football coach Igor Stimac gave details of players to astrologer, picked team on his adviceSubscriber Only
September 12, 2023 04:00 IST
Coach Stimac says football federation introduced astrologer Sharma; ex-official said Sharma was paid ‘Rs 12-15 lakh’.
Wed, Sep 13, 2023
Cricket on front foot as Olympics panel looks to include new sportsSubscriber Only
September 04, 2023 04:04 IST
The decision will be made on October 15-16, just after the World Cup marquee clash between India and Pakistan, when more than 100 IOC members vote in Mumbai to include new sports in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Mon, Sep 04, 2023
Athletes from Russia will not compete at Hangzhou Asian Games, International Olympic Committee decidesSubscriber Only
September 01, 2023 18:36 IST
The move will come as a setback to all those who were seeking qualification for the Paris Olympics via tournaments in Asia; IOC says idea not ‘feasible due to technical reasons’.
Sat, Sep 02, 2023
‘You can tell me we’re not going to change anything, please coach go home, and I will go home happily’: India football coach Igor Stimac on club vs country debateSubscriber Only
August 28, 2023 21:06 IST
The ISL clubs have argued that since the training camp falls outside the dates earmarked by FIFA for the national teams, they are not obligated to let the players go.
Wed, Aug 30, 2023
Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won’t lift at World Championships but will attend weigh-in to remain eligible for Paris OlympicsSubscriber Only
August 28, 2023 20:51 IST
According to the rules, athletes need not necessarily attempt a lift at world championships but need take part in the weigh-in and make themselves available for the doping tests to be eligible for Olympics.
Tue, Aug 29, 2023
No Ronaldo but Brazilian star Neymar set to play in India after Mumbai City drawn in same group as Saudi’s Al Hilal in Asian Champions LeagueSubscriber Only
August 24, 2023 14:23 IST
Before the draw, Mumbai City’s coach Des Buckingham said his players were excited to face ‘the best in the world’. However, it won’t be an easy task.
Thu, Aug 24, 2023
No tricolour, anthem at wrestling World Championship after world body suspends IndiaSubscriber Only
August 24, 2023 12:48 IST
United World Wrestling takes action following the Wrestling Federation of India’s failure to conduct elections
Thu, Aug 24, 2023
Asian Champions Trophy title shows India favourite for Asiad goldSubscriber Only
August 13, 2023 19:48 IST
Gulf between hosts and rest of Asia is so big that it would be a major upset if they don’t seal Olympic berth at Hangzhou Asian Games.
Mon, Aug 14, 2023
Asian Champions Trophy: India revert to high press style to beat Malaysia 4-3 in finalSubscriber Only
August 12, 2023 23:12 IST
The Indian hockey team has made ‘defend to win’ its mantra under the new coach Craig Fulton yet made a tactical switch at halftime to display their ability to adapt and fightback.
Sun, Aug 13, 2023
Asian Champions Trophy: India find 5 scorers, 4 field goals in 5-0 win over Japan to enter finalSubscriber Only
August 11, 2023 23:54 IST
India to play Malaysia in the final; Malaysia thumped South Korea 6-2 in the other semifinal
Sat, Aug 12, 2023
FIH does a U-turn on penalty corner rule changeSubscriber Only
August 11, 2023 20:05 IST
The proposed and now-junked rule would have had a huge impact on the way the set-piece is executed and curtailed the influence of drag-flickers, many of whom are celebrated as heroes of their teams.
Sat, Aug 12, 2023
Indian hockey’s new style: Half-court press to leverage counter attacksSubscriber Only
August 10, 2023 19:20 IST
The coach Craig Fulton is changing the long-held ethos in Indian hockey to stop being vulnerable against counterattacks from stronger teams and be more compact in the mid field.
Fri, Aug 11, 2023Journalism of Courage
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