Delhi’s sports icons outline the evolution of sports in the capital

Top achievers like cricketer Madan Lal, footballer Surinder Kumar and others among Delhi’s sporting community tell Patriot about how the landscape of five major fields has changed in the national capital

Chennai all set for the chess olympiad

India is hosting the 44th Fédération Internationale des Échecs chess olympiad at Mamallapuram for the first time

Delhi’s lucky trio

Out of 400 visually impaired cricketers all over India, three from Delhi were selected in the top 56 for the T20 World Cup 2022 selections

Cricketers left in the lurch due to hiring freeze

With institutions freezing employment and stipend of league players and not participating in DDCA matches, the future of upcoming and rising players remains uncertain

Historic silver for Neeraj Chopra; Twitter celebrates his win

Neeraj becomes the first Indian male to win a silver medal, and the second Indian to win any medal at the World Athletic Championships

All eyes on Dhull!

After leading team India to a win in the U-19 World Cup, Dhull has opened a floodgate of opportunities for him. But his performance in the upcoming season will decide if his future is as bright as Virat Kohli’s, or if he withers away from the Indian cricket scene as Unmukt Chand did

Unarmed and Dangerous: How girls in Delhi are breaking new ground in MMA

Irrespective of not being recognized by the government, the glamour of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is attracting a lot of young talent. Patriot interacts with aspiring MMA fighters and coaches to understand what Delhi finds appealing about the emerging sport

What’s next for battered ‘n’ bruised Serena?

The impact of her inability to regain fitness levels post pregnancy, and the effect of a split with her longtime coach earlier this year were evident in Serena Williams’ performance at Wimbledon this year. Will the legacy of this champion end in agony?