He fights for the country, but his struggles are his own

Though the profile of sports is rising in all parts of the country and athletes who bring home medals for the country are being feted, their success does not mean the end of financial problems. A case in point is that of Akshay Bhooshnam, karate champion

Set to go: On track for a better life and glory

Hailing from a humble background, Chanda stars for Delhi at National Games athletics, hoping to be on the fast track to a successful life. Like her, many other youngsters are turning out to be winners with proper coaching and support

Why Delhi athletes fall behind in the national championship race

In cycling, as in so many other sports, there is no level playing field for enthusiasts from humble backgrounds. Still, they are pedalling hard to catch up with their more fortunate peers

Delhi Sports School gets delayed as it eyes pan-India reach

The state government’s plan of setting up a specialized sports school is taking shape rather slowly and is unlikely to see the light of day this academic year, as per earlier plans

No level playing field: Delhi cricket body allows only local players

To give more exposure to local talent, Delhi cricket does not allow players from outside Delhi, including the NCR, to play in its domestic leagues. Cricket players and coaches debate the consequences of this exclusionary rule

Defying all odds, bodybuilder Harmeet Singh proves age is just a number

Forty-two-year-old Singh has won Mister World 2021, held in Uzbekistan by Indian Body Builders Federation. Today, he owns a gym and trains young bodybuilders.

DU reintroduces fencing and archery for sports quota admissions

Delhi University has reintroduced fencing, after removing it from sports quota admissions in 2019. It has also reintroduced archery.

Interest in javelin increasing by leaps and bounds

Neeraj Chopra’s throw at the Tokyo Olympics that won him the gold medal was 87.58 metres. It inspired many Delhi athletes to switch to javelin, however, the capital’s best are struggling to move past the mid-70m range