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Dr. Balraj Shukla

Dr. Balraj Shukla

Dr. Balraj Shukla is a Pediatric Dentist (Teeth), Percussionist (Tabla) and a Sports Writer (Tennis). Apart from setting children free from dental pain and forever being a student of Indian Classical Music, he has been passionately writing about the innards of Lawn Tennis, related statistical analysis and intriguing historical tales.

Ace Indian soft tennis player raises concerns on lack of funding for non-Olympic sports

Ace Indian soft tennis player raises concerns on lack of funding for...

Aniket Patel, a veteran of two Asian Games and a former India number 1, is not considered for cash prizes in most...
Dr. Balraj Shukla1 Nov 2023 12:24 PM GMT
Tennis Premier League flexes its muscles for a thrilling fifth season

Tennis Premier League flexes its muscles for a thrilling fifth season

Tennis Premier League organizers give a sneak peek into Season 5 during a media session in Ahmedabad.
Dr. Balraj Shukla11 Oct 2023 4:51 AM GMT
Pickleball

Pickleball — How India's new sporting love affair fetched medals at...

India has come to love pickleball - a sport that is a mix of badminton, table tennis and tennis and is taking silent...
Dr. Balraj Shukla18 Jun 2022 1:45 AM GMT
Tennis: Ankita Raina becomes second Indian to be honoured with BJK Cup Heart Award

Tennis: Ankita Raina becomes second Indian to be honoured with BJK Cup...

"Extremely honoured and grateful to have won the BJKC Heart Award," Ankita Raina said.
Dr. Balraj Shukla20 May 2022 5:02 AM GMT
I need tennis to come up to a high level in India — desires Ramanathan Krishnan

"I need tennis to come up to a high level in India" — desires...

A living legend, the Madras Magician, Ramanathan Krishnan, a former World No. 3, reflects on his heydays and the current...
Dr. Balraj Shukla12 Aug 2021 5:03 AM GMT
Sania Mirza and Ankita Raina Tennis

"8 years of effort is needed for an Olympic medal prospect in Indian...

Discussing the state of Indian tennis, former Olympian and ace tennis player Nirupama Sanjeev, suggests how India's...
Dr. Balraj Shukla6 Aug 2021 5:34 AM GMT
Tokyo Olympics: 25 years later, Sumit Nagal creates history in Indian tennis

Tokyo Olympics: 25 years later, Sumit Nagal creates history in Indian...

Sumit Nagal ends the match-winning drought of Indian tennis players in singles by entering the second round of Men's...
Dr. Balraj Shukla24 July 2021 11:10 AM GMT
EXCLUSIVE - Sania Mirza: Need to punch above our weight to make an impression in Tokyo Olympics!

EXCLUSIVE - Sania Mirza: "Need to punch above our weight to make an...

Eager to decorate her career with a maiden Olympic medal, 6-time Grand Slam champion Sania Mirza reveals her plans in an...
Dr. Balraj Shukla21 Jun 2021 4:28 AM GMT
Ankita Raina Karman Kaur Thandi Billie Jean Kings Cup Tennis

"Olympic dream is a reality now!" says Indian tennis ace Ankita Raina

In an exclusive conversation with The Bridge, Ankita Raina talks about her Olympic debut in Tokyo and excitement to...
Dr. Balraj Shukla16 Jun 2021 6:55 AM GMT
Naomi Osaka

"If Osaka needs time to heal, she should be supported and not...

The former World No.1 Naomi Osaka said in her statement that "people have no regard for athletes' mental health.
Dr. Balraj Shukla6 Jun 2021 8:15 AM GMT
Forgotten Heroes | Nora Polley - First woman to represent India at the Olympics

Forgotten Heroes | Nora Polley - First woman to represent India at the...

It was not the tricolour back then. A red-coloured civil ensign bore the Union Jack in the top left. A complex but...
Dr. Balraj Shukla29 July 2020 5:57 AM GMT
Ive received abusive messages threatening me and my family — Ankita Raina

I've received abusive messages threatening me and my family — Ankita...

The Nation's No.1 female tennis player in the singles category, Ankita Raina, explains us the dark clouds that hover...
Dr. Balraj Shukla29 Jan 2020 11:08 AM GMT
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