Women occupy less than 10 percent of positions in sports associations and governing bodies in the country. Indore: When Siddhayani Patni, the first woman office-bearer of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA), joined the body seven years ago, the workplace was dominated by men. “I joined as a convenor, and all we had were male […]
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Sushil Kumar was the latest high-profile name added to a long list of athletes that have run into legal trouble. Jammu: Sportspersons often become idols of millions of people worldwide due to their hard work, talent, and inspiring stories. However, not every individual can live up to the expectations that come with being an idolized […]
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The promising 24-year-old midfielder will play for Bengaluru FC next season. Jammu: Indian Super League (ISL) team Bengaluru FC is all set to sign Rohit Kumar, a midfielder from Kerala Blasters, for the 2020-21 season. The 24-year-old midfielder, having played for Hyderabad FC before, joined Kerala Blasters on a long-term contract last season, but decided […]
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While the country was going through a tough time battling the second wave of COVID-19, IPL tried to continue but couldn’t keep the stumps up for long. Jammu: A month into the tournament and COVID-19 cases on the rise, IPL has been indefinitely suspended proving the fears of the naysayers right. When it was announced […]
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With sports events resuming across the country, smiles and wheelchairs are back on the courts with a smash. Bengaluru: The crowd in the stands went ‘Woohoo’ as soon as the player on wheels smashed the ball. Claps and hoots cheered the player up and he pranced in the court of the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis […]
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Recovering from the pandemic has been hard for organizers who plan trekking adventures in Bangalore. Bengaluru: Trekking has continued its mountainous fight against the pandemic. In Bengaluru, trekking activities haven’t picked up their pace post-Unlock. Trekking organizations are struggling to recover from their lockdown-induced losses. “The bookings for trekking have resumed but are yet to […]
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With sports training and coaching shut due to the lockdown, many children and young teens moved online to nurture their sports bug. Bengaluru: Young athletes breathed a sigh of relief as training and residential programs run by sports academies and institutes resumed on the ground training in batches, keeping Covid-19 protocols in mind. Over the […]
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Sporting events across the nation have resumed under the condition that they ensure compliance with government guidelines. Athletes find it hard to play close quarters contact sports while adhering to the protocols. Bengaluru: A ball soars over to left field as three boys, two in blue and one in black, chase after it. The one […]
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Noida’s three major cricket tournaments that were postponed have started in October 2020 to the relief of players and coaches. Noida: Noida’s three major cricket tournaments that happen in Noida Stadium, SN Dubey Memorial, Delhi NCR league and Satya Paul League have begun recently. The matches that usually happen in June-July were postponed due to […]
Continue ReadingThe surge in apps like Hudle and Sportido are a blessing for sports enthusiasts who can now book sports venues with ease. Arunaditya Aima | October 22, 2020 New Delhi: With more and more sports venues and facilities coming up, sports apps like Hudle and Sportido make it easier for recreational sports players to locate […]
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