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Muttiah Muralitharan, the highest wicket-taker in Tests and ODI cricket, was honoured with the first-ever International Icon Award at Sportstar Aces.

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Bungee Jumping.

Dreaming up dangerous, surreal sports

David Kirke, a pioneer of the Dangerous Sports Club, is credited with the first modern bungee jumping which he accomplished wearing a top hat and tail

The good choice: Fruits should have an appealing hue that matches their variety. For instance, ripe bananas have a yellow skin with brown speckles.

A nutrient-rich adventure

In this guide, Sportstar’s columnist Ryan Fernando explores the art of choosing and buying a variety of veggies and fruits, ensuring you bring home th

Triumphant return: Sakshi Malik presents the gold medal to Vinesh Phogat after her win in the 55kg category at the 2023 Senior National Wrestling Championships in Jaipur.

The many battles of Vinesh Phogat

Despite the demands of time for Olympic preparation, two-time World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat has learned to balance on and off-mat challen

Honouring a great: Australian Open men’s doubles champion Rohan Bopanna receives the Ace of Aces Award from Viren Rasquinha (right), and L.V. Navaneeth, CEO, The Hindu Group.

Rohan Bopanna and his unyielding pursuit of glory

A more dedicated focus on recovery and a chance discovery of a style of yoga have been key in Rohan Bopanna’s defiant pursuit of excellence.

Proud moment: Sheetal Devi received the coveted Sportswoman of the Year (Parasports) and Moment of the Year honours at the sixth Sportstar Aces Awards in Mumbai.

Shattering the glass ceiling

The nation was captivated by videos from the Hangzhou Asian Para Games showcasing the young girl effortlessly lifting the compound bow with her feet,

One of a kind: Muttiah Muralitharan, an unparallelled match-winner, was conferred with Sportstar’s first-ever International Icon Award at the Sportstar Aces Awards function in Mumbai.

Muttiah Muralitharan: In a league of his own

Sri Lankan spin-bowling great Muttiah Muralitharan talks at length about the future of Test cricket, why Bazball needs to adapt better, the fast-bowli

Para archer Sheetal Devi was every superstar’s favourite star — Leander Paes, Parul Chaudhary, P. T. Usha, Viswanathan Anand, Sunil Gavaskar, and the whole room queuing up for a selfie with the starry-eyed teenager.

A night full of stars

The tale of the Sportstar Aces Awards night was not just about the winners but also about the camaraderie and respect these exceptional athletes have

Ready to fly: Leon Mendonca’s victory with a score of 9.5/13 in the Challengers section and his invitation to the prestigious 2025 Tata Steel Masters underscore the fearlessness of Indian competitors, undeterred by reputations.

India flexes its might with strong show at Tata Steel Chess

The consistency of D. Gukesh, Vidit, and an unbeaten R. Praggnanandhaa in the Tata Steel Masters in the Netherlands was another fine advertisement for

T.S. Mundra of Madhya Pradesh (in the foreground), who beat A .P. Singh of Uttar Pradesh in action during the Khelo India Youth Games.

Young, hungry athletes take centrestage in successful Khelo India Youth Games edition in Tamil Nadu

The Khelo India Youth Games continues to foster grassroots sports development by providing a platform for young athletes to shine on the national stag

Coming out on top: Anshu Malik, overcoming a knee issue through rehab, secured the 59kg title by beating Worlds medallist, Sarita Mor, in an engrossing final.

Chaos and confusion reign supreme in National Wrestling Championships

It would be ideal for the Sports Ministry and the WFI to amicably work towards restoring normalcy in the wrestling administration ahead of the Paris O

The high ground: No Indian women’s singles player has ever gone higher than Sreeja Akula at a WTT Start contender event.

Challenging road ahead but paddlers show promise at the WTT Star Contender

Impressive performances at the WTT Star Contender in Goa signal a promising shift in Indian women’s table tennis, setting the stage for upcoming chall

Sweet taste of victory: Host Ivory Coast’s journey to the title was nothing short of a movie screenplay. In the final, Franck Kessie and Sebastian Haller scored two goals in the last half-hour to complete a remarkable comeback.

AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast crowned champion to end series of emphatic tales at Africa Cup of Nations

Ivory Coast overcame Nigeria in a pulsating final to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on home soil for the first time. It was its third title ove

Incidentally, Bumrah is the second fastest to reach this target among Asian pace bowlers. Only Pakistan’s Waqar Younis needed fewer Tests (27) while achieving it on 10 February 1994.

Bumrah surpasses Kapil Dev, becomes quickest Indian pacer to 150 Test wickets

IND vs ENG: By scalping Ben Stokes in the second test of the ongoing series between India and England, Jasprit Bumrah overcame Kapil Dev to achieve th

Ready to fire: Jasprit Bumrah has made it clear he loves playing for India, and he must have been amused by all these reports from armchair experts about his workload.

On The Write Line

Workload management a silly excuse to take break from the game: Sunil Gavaskar

The privilege of playing for the country, especially the highest form of the game, Test match cricket, should never be taken for granted by anybody.

Brains trust: Puneri Paltan’s vice-captain Mohammadreza Chiyaneh (L) and captain Aslam Mustafa Inamdar during a PKL 10 match.

Puneri Paltan: Redefining kabaddi with young blood, versatility, and a Dash of Risk

Puneri Paltan isn’t just competing for the PKL title; it is reshaping the sport by discarding the traditional playbook and embracing a distinctive sty

Star of the night: Mohammed Shami receives the Sportstar of the Year (Team Sports) award from Sunil Gavaskar, former India cricketer and Aces jury chairperson, and Sam Balsara, Chairman Madison World, during the Sportstar Aces Awards 2024 held in Mumbai.

Well-oiled Mohammed Shami eager to swing the zeitgeist for Indian cricket

The pace ace reveals that his target for the year is already set in stone — to guide India to title glory in the T20 World Cup.

Worth every penny: Qatar did not turn heads only by hosting the tournament. It did so by winning it too.

Asian Cup 2023: Of Qatar’s redemption, Jordan’s fairytale run, Palestine’s history

The 2023 Asian Cup became Qatar’s redemption ground, as it exorcised its World Cup demons through a relentless title defence.

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