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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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

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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

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

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