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Shashank Nair
Shashank Nair works as a sports journalist with Indian Express.
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FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Lacklustre India start life after Sunil Chhetri with must-win encounter at Asian champs Qatar with progression to Round 3 at stakeSubscriber Only
June 10, 2024 21:35 IST
Hosts have already qualified and will field a largely second-string side, but that too will be a tough challenge for a team that has not scored in open play in over 630 minutes.
Tue, Jun 11, 2024
Boxing: The real Amit Panghal shows up as he puts the struggles of last three years behind to win Paris Olympics quotaSubscriber Only
June 03, 2024 09:33 IST
The last three years have not been easy for the Rohtak boxer. Panghal may have been the reigning Asian champion as well as the World’s silver medallist going into the previous Olympics but that one loss somehow also saw faith in him diminish.
Tue, Jun 04, 2024
Paris 2024 boxing qualifiers: Sachin Siwach loses, but here’s why there is still hope for a quotaSubscriber Only
June 01, 2024 22:05 IST
Here's how Sachin Siwach is still in the mix for a Paris Olympics quota spot despite losing his semifinal bout on Saturday.
Sun, Jun 02, 2024
Paris Olympics: With time running out for Indian boxers to qualify, Thailand offers a last chanceSubscriber Only
May 23, 2024 22:18 IST
A series of disastrous attempts over the last couple of years have so far ended with nothing to show for the efforts of India's male boxers. Now, there is one final chance.
Fri, May 24, 2024
Indian football, in perennial doldrums, to lose its sole bright spot Sunil Chhetri to retirement; No replacement on the horizonSubscriber Only
May 16, 2024 14:48 IST
On the day Sunil Chhetri announced his decision to retire on June 6, after 19 years, 150 national team appearances and 94 goals, the legend himself talked about the lack of a consistent goal-scorer. “Already we are a little bit handicapped because many of the national team boys don’t play as No 9’s for their clubs," Chhetri said.
Fri, May 17, 2024
‘Drinking, misbehaviour and assault’: Complaint by 2 women players lands Football Federation member in jailSubscriber Only
March 31, 2024 04:05 IST
An FIR has been registered under sections 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 341 (wrongful restraint) and 354A (sexual harassment) of the Indian Penal Code and the accused will be produced in a court on Sunday, the police said.
Sun, Mar 31, 2024
FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Why losing to Afghanistan is a new-low for Indian footballSubscriber Only
March 27, 2024 00:05 IST
Four of Afghanistan's players do not have a club to play, the Afghans struggled to put a team together for the World Cup qualifiers due to disputes between the players and management.
Wed, Mar 27, 2024
FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Coach Igor Stimac puts his job on line as India play virtual must-win matchSubscriber Only
March 25, 2024 22:04 IST
Croatian says he will resign if India don't progress to Round 3 of the qualifiers as his team faces nemesis Afghanistan in a crucial tie.
Tue, Mar 26, 2024
Football: Igor Stimac’s India fire a blank in front of goal – again – in disappointing draw against AfghanistanSubscriber Only
March 22, 2024 20:10 IST
India, who last scored a goal in November 2023, unable to find the target yet again as they are held to a goalless draw by the lower-ranked opponent
Sat, Mar 23, 2024
India vs Afghanistan: Why Sunil Chhetri and Co’s World Cup qualifier comes at a crucial juncture for Igor StimacSubscriber Only
March 20, 2024 21:14 IST
After effectively ignoring the continental tournament, Croatian coach aware that magical land for Indian football will be reaching the next round of the World Cup qualifiers
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Explained: Antim Panghal’s already won Paris Olympics quota in 53kg. But Vinesh Phogat plays masterstroke by competing in 50kg and 53kg categories at trialsSubscriber Only
March 12, 2024 00:32 IST
Two-time World Championship medallist competes in both 50kg and 53kg classes, with Antim Panghal already securing a quota place in the latter.
Tue, Mar 12, 2024
Vinesh Phogat got the headlines but Anshu Malik was real star of domestic trialsSubscriber Only
March 11, 2024 22:48 IST
Beats World Championship medallist Sarita Mor to seal spot in Asian and World Olympic qualifiers.
Wed, Mar 13, 2024
UEFA Champions League: What does the new format change mean for your favourite club?Subscriber Only
March 05, 2024 12:04 IST
Riffing off UEFA Super League and English second division knockout playoffs, Europe's grandest tournament looks to jazz up its jaded format
Wed, Mar 06, 2024
Boxing: Amit Panghal finds no joy in gold at Strandja Memorial as Paris looks far – ‘What’s the point?’Subscriber Only
February 14, 2024 20:20 IST
World championship silver medallist is full of grievance over how Deepak Bhoria has moved up the pecking order at his expense
Thu, Feb 15, 2024
AFC Asian Cup: India finish pointless, goalless but coach Igor Stimac says ‘we can compete at this level’Subscriber Only
January 24, 2024 01:30 IST
Syria hand third straight defeat at the continental tournament as team’s toothless ‘attack’ at this level exposed
Wed, Jan 24, 2024
India vs Syria Highlights, AFC Asian Cup 2023: Omar Khribin scores to hand Syria 1-0 win
January 23, 2024 16:48 IST
AFC Asian Cup Updates, India vs Syria Football Match: India end their 2024 AFC Asian Cup campaign without a win, without a point and without scoring a goal.
Tue, Jan 23, 2024
AFC Asian Cup: Goalless and pointless, India eye big improvement against Syria and helpful results elsewhere to boost R16 hopesSubscriber Only
January 22, 2024 22:57 IST
Despite their two matches ending in defeat, India can still qualify for the Round of 16 at AFC Asian Cup. Here's how:
Tue, Jan 23, 2024
Uzbekistan show mirror to Indian football in a 3-0 rout in AFC Asian Cup 2024Subscriber Only
January 18, 2024 23:33 IST
India next face Syria with an outside chance of qualifying for the Round of 16. It would require a win and a host of results to go in their favour.
Fri, Jan 19, 2024
At AFC Asian Cup, India’s plan against Uzbekistan: Hold fort, launch sortiesSubscriber Only
January 17, 2024 23:32 IST
After creditable showing against Australia, coach Stimac's team faces another better ranked team.
Thu, Jan 18, 2024
AFC Asian Cup: Ravaged by injuries, India face World No 25 Australia first upSubscriber Only
January 12, 2024 23:18 IST
With just 12 days of preparation and missing key players, Blue Tigers face their biggest test in 12 months.
Sat, Jan 13, 2024
She dabbled in karting and badminton. Now, Esha Singh seals Paris Olympics berth – in shootingSubscriber Only
January 09, 2024 00:04 IST
Daughter of a rally driver, 19-year-old wins India's 15th quota place for the Paris Games after winning the gold medal at the Asian qualification tournament
Tue, Jan 09, 2024
Two of the big questions for 2024: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for T20 World Cup? PR Sreejesh or Krishan Pathak for Paris?Subscriber Only
January 02, 2024 12:17 IST
It’s the year the country picks its leader and the men to take the country forward, to embrace incumbency or winds of change; it is also the year the world of Indian sports has to make tough and definite decisions in its quest for medals and trophies, but without the choice of a ballot.
Tue, Jan 02, 2024
Happy New Year: Look where most of India’s medals come from — village & town, under Rs 5-lakh annual income, farmers’ familiesSubscriber Only
January 01, 2024 05:36 IST
Since the record Asian Games haul this October, The Indian Express tracked down all 256 medallists to plot each one’s journey to the podium. Their income, place of origin, education, first break, the numbers tell a story of challenge, change — and enduring hope.
Mon, Jan 01, 2024
Brij Bhushan aide Sanjay Singh elected WFI chief, Sakshi Malik quits wrestlingSubscriber Only
December 22, 2023 04:08 IST
The wrestlers underlined their disappointment with the government, claiming it couldn’t fulfill its promise to keep out Brij Bhushan’s family members and associates from the election process.
Sat, Dec 23, 2023
Wrestling Federation election: ‘Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh like an elder brother to me,’ says new chief Sanjay SinghSubscriber Only
December 22, 2023 00:28 IST
Hailing from Varanasi, the new chief used to organise mitti ki kushti tournaments in his city along with his mentor.
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