Recalling the Paharganj boy who won India gold at the Olympics

Mohinder Lal, who learnt Hockey in the gullies of Paharganj and Karnail Singh Stadium, became an overnight star after scoring the lone goal against Pakistan in the final of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics

Neeraj Chopra’s gold, are we serious about becoming a Sporting Nation?

Winning its first gold in Track and Field has the country excited for the future, but will promises and photo ops be enough to transform the India’s sports infrastructure?  Everyone loves to love the champion! And if it is someone like Neeraj Chopra, India’s first ever Track and Field gold medallist, it’s little wonder that […]

Breaking barriers and redefining the ‘feminine’

Indian female athletes are not just shattering patriarchy but have also fought against all odds to bring fame to their country In a country, predominantly prevalent with discrimination meted out towards the female gender, sports have blurred the lines in such a way that now even political class need a ‘selfie’ with these female athletes […]

Mirabai Chanu: Silver lining in otherwise dark clouds for India

Overcoming hurdles, Mirbai Chanu ended India’s wait for a meal in weightlifting at the Olympics after an interval of 21 years As India’s latest sweetheart Mirabai Chanu climbed onto the podium in Tokyo to receive her Silver Medal after her scintillating performance, every Indian glued to their television sets noticed her “Olympic ring-shaped earrings” as she […]