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“Before becoming a two-time World champion, I was just another boxer. Not many people knew me. I was an underdog. I faced injuries, orthodox society, and other challenges. I believed in myself and came through every challenge,” says boxing World champion Nikhat Zareen.

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Expressing support: India’s Lovlina Borgohain being greeted by fans at the 2023 Women’s Boxing World Championships, in New Delhi.

Manisha Malhotra: Important to bring the big events home to boost popularity of sports

The more India hosts major competitions like World Championships or multi-discipline Games, the more it will be exposed to different types of sporting

Rage machine: Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali stands over fallen challenger Sonny Liston, shouting and gesturing shortly after dropping Liston with a short hard right to the jaw in Lewiston, Maine (1965).

Last Word: Ageless sports photographs that live forever

Just as only accidental memory makes for art, only spontaneity makes for great photographs.

Victory parade: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after winning the BNP Paribas Open last month.

Mercurial ascension: The rise and rise of Carlos Alcaraz

Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz has captivated the tennis world, with many calling him the next big thing after the Big Three.

Unparalleled: Michael Phelps’ sporting legacy has ensured his place among the all-time greats.

Who is the world’s best athlete? The question itself is skewed.

To claim that a particular athlete or sport is the best will generate unwanted comparisons and wrong references that in turn would lead to iniquitous

Back in contention: Moudgil’s comeback is a testament to her unwavering dedication and spirit.

There should be equal respect when an athlete doesn’t perform, feels Anjum Moudgil

The ace shooter is back in action after a period of volatility, as she stays true to her ability to blend technical expertise with personal values.

Searching for answers: Ponting knows it’s not going to be an easy ride for the team this season.

Ricky Ponting: When you lose a player like Rishabh Pant, it obviously leaves a void

DC’s head coach reflects on the team’s chances without Pant, the Impact Player rule and the future of the original white-ball format.

Chief support: Kalyan Chaubey, AIFF President, during the National Sports Conclave in New Delhi last month.

The Tri-Nation win heralds a new dawn in Indian football under AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey

Regaining lost heritage with a larger talent pool is the way forward for Indian football under Kalyan Chaubey.

Double World gold medallist Nikhat Zareen shares her thoughts at the National Sports Conclave in New Delhi last month.

‘The Olympic gold is my ultimate dream’ — Nikhat Zareen

Two gold medals in consecutive World Championships have propelled Nikhat to the limelight like never before.

Nikhat Zareen during her bout against Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Tam in the 50kg final of the 2023 IBA Women’s Boxing World Championships this March.

Ringing in a revolution: The inspiring story of World boxing gold medallist Nikhat Zareen

The ace boxer had to overcome injuries, an orthodox society, and other challenges before winning back-to-back golds at the World Championships

Valid point: Members of Gujarat Titans during a net practice. “The bio-mechanics experts of the Indian Premier League suggesting that bowlers should not be bowling more than 20 deliveries in the net practice is baffling,” says the author.

Sunil Gavaskar: Problem is too much gym work and very little net bowling

The bio-mechanics experts suggesting that bowlers should not bowl more than 20 deliveries in the net practice is baffling.

Glorious moment: The Indian football team celebrates after winning against Kyrgyz Republic in the Tri-Nation International football tournament in Imphal, Manipur last month.

With win against Kyrgyzstan in the Tri-Nation final, Indian football has its best foot forward

India’s Tri-Nation Football Tournament triumph serves as an encouraging prelude to its Asian Cup preparations.

In victorious company: RBI bagged the women’s team crown for the first time.

Table Tennis Nationals review: Sathiyan steps up in Sharath’s absence, Sreeja adds second successive crown

The recently concluded TT Championships tested the limits of India’s star paddlers.

Fine wine: MS Dhoni plays a fine shot against Lucknow Super Giants.

Statsman: At 41, MS Dhoni is the oldest skipper in IPL history

He is also only the fifth batter to hit more than 200 sixes in IPL for one franchise

CSK captain MS Dhoni is the cynosure of all attention this IPL, as fans flock to see Captain Cool in what would probably be his last season.

Dhoni fans flock to see CSK captain for what might be his last IPL season

While all eyes were on Dhoni and CSK in MI’s own den, LSG’s Kyle Mayers has proved his worth.

In the lead: Paris Saint-Germain’s Argentine forward Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against Nice in Ligue 1. Messi became Europe’s top-scorer with that strike, pushing Cristiano Ronaldo to second place.

Messi vs Ronaldo: PSG forward overtakes CR7 with goal no. 702 while Arsenal, Barcelona hold their leads

Lionel Messi breaking a Cristiano Ronaldo record, a new twist in the Premier League title race, a post-match altercation in La Liga — Europe’s top fiv

Hattrick in sight: Verstappen has a firm lead in the Championship and looks set to win his third consecutive title.

With Australian GP win, Max Verstappen is on course for a hat-trick of F1 titles

Red Bull has made early gains with the Dutchman leading the charge.

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