A tale of two swimming pools

The Delhi Government has taken another inspired initiative in the education sector by providing two state-run schools in the trans-Yamuna area with swimming pools A swimming pool with crystal clear water, proper training facilities, diving boards and separate changing rooms for boys and girls within the premises of a school. At first glance, this seems […]

GOLD RUSH

Individual athletes have pushed themselves to the limit in order to bring glory for India, although the support from officialdom is still insufficient Even as the entire India was celebrating Sathish Kumar Sivalingam’s gold medal victory in the Commonwealth Games at Gold Coast, his parents back here in his home-town, Sathuvachari, were relieved and thanking […]

‘REFEREE HAS GARBAGE BAG INSTEAD OF HEART

Gianluigi Buffon told English referee Michael Oliver he “has no heart” and should have been watching Juventus’ Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid in the stands “with his wife and a Sprite”. Oliver awarded Real a penalty in the 93rd minute at the Santiago Bernabeu, after Juve defender Mehdi Benatia brought down Lucas Vazquez with […]

NO TICKETS FOR BABITA’S FATHER

The man who coached Babita Phogat could not be present to see her win the silver. The Aussies came to the rescue There was no disgruntled coach to lock him out as shown in the blockbuster movie “Dangal” but Mahavir Phogat still missed watching daughter Babita Phogat’s silver-winning campaign at the Commonwealth Games today after […]

INDIAN PULSATING LEAGUE

The return of Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals’ splurge at the auction and Shami’s personal problems will make the IPL all the more entertaining Love me or hate me, but I’m here to entertain you. That’s what Mahendra Singh Dhoni is for his fans. The big boys in Indian Premier League are back after a […]

RONALDO’S MAGIC

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in 10 successive Champions League games as he struck twice for holders Real Madrid in a 3-0 win at Juventus quarterfinal first leg. Ronaldo grabbed the opening goal in Turin after just three minutes and added a second on the hour with a sensational overhead bicycle kick, […]

PEARSON’S ARCHILLES FORCES HER TO PULL OUT OF CWG

Poster-girl Sally Pearson dealt the Commonwealth Games a major blow by pulling out with an Achilles’ injury, as competition got under way with dramatic scenes in the swimming pool. Australia’s Pearson, the 100m hurdles world champion and a Gold Coast resident, said she was in tears when she realised she needed to withdraw, but added: “My health comes first.” […]

INDIA’S FIRST GOLD OF 21ST CWG

Chanu’s remarkable performance saw her clean lift in all her three attempts and went on to lift more than double her body weight World champion weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (48kg) went on a record-smashing spree, claiming three of them in a power-packed performance, to secure India’s first gold medal at the 21st Commonwealth Games here today. In a remarkable performance, Chanu smashed […]