Equestrian sports have long been associated with discipline, skill, and an unmatched bond between rider and horse. Unlike other athletic pursuits, horse riding requires an intricate understanding of movement, balance, and communication, making it one of the most unique and rewarding sports. While cities like Delhi and Bengaluru have well-established equestrian circuits, Coimbatore is steadily…
Diya Chitale’s parents often went on vacations when she was a little girl. And almost always the place where they stayed had a table tennis table and her family and friends joined in the fun. That’s how Diya got hooked to the ping-pong game. She soon started playing at the Khar Gymkhana club in Mumbai….
Agus Dwi Santoso has a ruthless streak in him. The noted Indonesian badminton coach, who otherwise has a baby-faced charming look, comes from a school of thought that believes that a player should be ready to die – not quite literally – on court in the pursuit of excellence. Playing through pain is non-negotiable for…
Manu Bhaker with her coach Jaspal Rana. File | Photo Credit: Ritu Raj Konwar Eyeing glory in next World Championship, double Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker said Jaspal Rana will continue to be her “coach” despite the Dronacharya awardee being roped in as the High Performance trainer for pistol discipline by the National Rifle Association…
Tourists are seen at snow-covered ski resort, Gulmarg, on February 11, 2025. | Photo Credit: IMRAN NISSAR The second leg of the 5th Khelo India Winter Games, scheduled to begin in Gulmarg on Saturday (February 17, 2025), has been postponed due to insufficient snowfall in the region. The new dates for the event will be…
Jaspal Rana. | Photo Credit: File Photo: RITU RAJ KONWAR A coach of exceptional ability, Dronacharya awardee Jaspal Rana, returns to the coaching panel of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) as the High Performance Coach for pistol, in a long list of coaching experts ratified by the Governing Body of the NRAI on…
Paes presents the ‘Inspiration Icon’ award to Sindhu. | Photo Credit: R.V. MOORTHY Tennis stalwart Leander Paes joined badminton ace P.V. Sindhu on stage in the 2025 Sportstar Aces Awards at the Taj Mahal Palace here on Friday. Sindhu, the ‘Inspiration Icon’ award winner, was asked by Paes what it will take for India to…
Last year was an excellent year for me in terms of squash. I was pretty consistent in my performances and the quality of squash, says Velavan. | Photo Credit: File photo: M. VEDHAN Velavan Senthilkumar on Friday expressed his happiness and gratitude at having emerged from a long and challenging week with both the men’s…
India’s H. S. Prannoy. File | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR HS Prannoy fought valiantly, but India went down 0-3 to a second-string Japan in the quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships to end their campaign on a disappointing note on Friday (February 14, 2025). Also Read | India thrash Macau 5-0 to…
File photo of D. Gukesh | Photo Credit: PTI World champion D Gukesh will have his task cut out as he looks to stage a comeback against Fabiano Caruana of the USA in the Freestyle Grand Slam chess tournament in Hamburg. Gukesh suffered a rare setback in normal time control on Sunday, losing to Caruana…
