July 11, 2010 03:53 IST
It's time to answer the final question: who will win the FIFA World Cup? While Paul,the octopus,has already predicted Spain as the winner,Mani,a parakeet,has picked The Netherlands as favourites to win the Sunday's grand finale that will end the month-long excitement and fervour that had gripped the entire world with its never-ending surprises.
Sun, Jul 11, 2010July 07, 2010 00:05 IST
It was a performance which he describes as his best till now. Opposition players were in awe of him and pundits took notice of his every moves on the field,be it for his goal scoring skills or the way he operated his team on the field.
Wed, Jul 07, 2010July 04, 2010 02:57 IST
Even 27 years after he led the victory run at Lords in 1983,Kapil Dev still has it in him to outshine younger generation sportspersons.
Sun, Jul 04, 2010June 28, 2010 02:58 IST
In May 2008,when Sumit Passi got a chance to visit Germany for training,he played with the German Under-17 team and got a feel of artificial turf.
Mon, Jun 28, 2010June 25, 2010 01:21 IST
When Gagandeep Singh scored a brace in Chandigarhs 4-1 win over defending champions Karnataka in the 49th National Junior Under-19 Football Championship for the Dr B C Roy Trophy...
Fri, Jun 25, 2010June 21, 2010 00:31 IST
Somdev Devvarman and Treat Huey Conrad,former University of Virginia mates,are aiming to make their first appearance as a pair at a major event.
Mon, Jun 21, 2010June 14, 2010 22:48 IST
Her favourite football player is Luis Figo,so it is no surprise that Ankita Rapa,a student of UIAMS,is seen sporting the Portugal national teams jersey.
Mon, Jun 14, 2010June 10, 2010 23:21 IST
With the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony scheduled for today,the party has already begun.
Thu, Jun 10, 2010June 02, 2010 04:50 IST
The last six months have been a roller coaster ride for city footballer Bikramjit Singh.
Wed, Jun 02, 2010May 22, 2010 00:42 IST
The memories of his 6-0 6-1 loss to third seed Marcos Daniel in the qualifying rounds of French Open last year are still etched in Somdev Devvarmans memory...
Sat, May 22, 2010May 12, 2010 04:36 IST
In the presence of Sanjiv Maria,Deepak Devrani and Bikramjit Singh-three celebrated footballers from the city- the atmosphere at Sector 17 Football stadium was perked up.
Wed, May 12, 2010April 29, 2010 01:04 IST
Till six months ago,Rajwinder Singhs days were spent in doing what all seven-year-olds do to pass time. Son of a mason,Rajwinder,perhaps,hadnt heard of the word ambition.
Thu, Apr 29, 2010April 02, 2010 01:39 IST
There are people who are always behind the scene but nevertheless play an important part in the success of the team.
Fri, Apr 02, 2010March 27, 2010 04:28 IST
Neglected for his inconsistent performances and nagging injuries,Irfan Pathan hardly seemed the one who had made a superb debut against Australia seven years back.
Sat, Mar 27, 2010March 27, 2010 04:25 IST
Neglected for his inconsistent performances and nagging injuries,Irfan Pathan hardly seemed the one who had made a superb debut against Australia seven years back.
Sat, Mar 27, 2010March 25, 2010 00:28 IST
The first thing that catches ones attention in Adrian Boris Baraths name is his surname. Then there are the West Indies cricketers somewhat Indian looks.
Thu, Mar 25, 2010March 13, 2010 00:53 IST
There's one player who is looking forward to the third edition of the Indian Premier League more than others....
Sat, Mar 13, 2010March 12, 2010 01:11 IST
While growing up with Muslims in Duduza where he was born,India was never an unfamiliar territory for Mangaliso Mosehle.
Fri, Mar 12, 2010March 09, 2010 23:55 IST
In a desperate attempt to get in touch with his family,Zubin Kumar had no other choice but to ask one of his close friends to allow him to make a call from his mobile.
Tue, Mar 09, 2010February 21, 2010 02:33 IST
When Rajpal Singh was appointed captain of the Indian hockey team,Chandigarh had erupted in joy. After all,a local boy was leading the country in the Hockey World Cup.
Sun, Feb 21, 2010February 08, 2010 01:20 IST
Always one to take blows on the chin and give it back,Akhil Kumar,for once,is admitting he is fighting a losing battle.
Mon, Feb 08, 2010January 24, 2010 01:45 IST
When young Harjit Singh Goldy joined Chandigarh Hockey Academy in 2002,his goal was to follow in the footsteps of his idol Baljit Singh...
Sun, Jan 24, 2010January 16, 2010 00:09 IST
Last year in August,when trials for the selection of players for Khelshala- an academy set up under the banner of 'Mind,Body...
Sat, Jan 16, 2010December 27, 2009 13:26 IST
The past decade was a fruitful journey. When I made my debut in 1995 at the age of 13,I never thought I would make it so far.
Sun, Dec 27, 2009December 21, 2009 00:32 IST
Standing on the podium,his head high with the national anthem playing in the background,it was a perfect return to...
Mon, Dec 21, 2009