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Dhanalakshmi knew she has to rise above the Dutee Chand - Hima Das...

Sprinter Dhanalakshmi admitted that she knew from before that in the 100m race, it would be a competition between Hima...

The Bridge Desk5 April 2021 1:01 PM IST

Which are the top sports finance scheme in India?

Here, we look at the top sports schemes by the Indian government which provide financial assistance to our athletes.

Abhijit Nair1 April 2021 1:33 PM IST

Will India win its first Olympics medal in athletics in Tokyo?

India has never won an athletics medal at the Olympics, and expecting the country to win one this time around is surely...

Abhijit Nair1 April 2021 11:22 AM IST

Athletics: 3 Indians who are the world's best in 2021

Going by the athletics records of 2021, three Indian athletes hold the top positions in the world.

The Bridge Desk29 March 2021 4:23 PM IST

What if Srinivas Gowda ran with India's best runner?

Gowda, again rose to prominence last week when he broke his own record to run 100 metres in 8.96 seconds. But how is he...

The Bridge Desk27 March 2021 12:41 PM IST

Why expecting Srinivas Gowda to succeed in athletics is pointless?

Comparing a man who is being pulled by buffalo to a man who has established himself as the G.O.A.T is devoid of any kind...

Abhijit Nair27 March 2021 9:57 AM IST

Kamalpreet Kaur didn't want to pursue athletics because of poor...

Tokyo Olympics-bound discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur said she was earlier reluctant to pursue a career in athletics...

Press Trust of India26 March 2021 10:30 PM IST

Should 'Kambala Jockey' Srinivas Gowda appear for national trials this...

Gowda ran the 100m distance in just 8.96seconds. Now this is a timing unheard of anywhere in the world.

Abhijit Nair26 March 2021 12:24 PM IST

Bold predictions for India at the Tokyo Olympics

The countdown for the Tokyo Olympics is underway and we make some of the bold predictions for India at the Games.

The Bridge Desk23 March 2021 6:26 PM IST

Is India's sensational sprinter Hima Das overhyped?

Hima Das holds the potential to be among the bests in the world but what about the hype around her that always keeps her...

The Bridge Desk23 March 2021 1:34 PM IST

Why leasing the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is a blow to Indian sports

With the government planning to lease the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Complex, the future of multiple sporting events...

Sayan Chatterjee22 March 2021 5:33 PM IST

The other Dhanalakshmi, who actually beat PT Usha

27 years ago, GV Dhanalakshmi did the unthinkable by defeating PT Usha and Ashwini Nachappa in consecutive trials.

C.C. Chengappa20 March 2021 4:06 PM IST

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