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P. T. Usha missed the bronze medal at the 400m hurdles final in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics by one-hundredth of a second.

1984 Olympics Special Interview - PT Usha: It is a bitter-sweet memory, I nearly won the bronze

It was a great moment for Indian athletics, especially at a time when an Olympic medal seemed a distant dream. But I was devastated that I couldn’t ge

Mervyn Fernandes was part of the victorious field hockey team from the 1980 Moscow Olympics.

1980 Olympics Special Interview - Mervyn Fernandes: The gold medal was a recognition of our dedication and hard work

We believed in our potential and playing to our strengths against the USSR and Spain proved that we were on track.

Ashok Diwan represented India in field hockey at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal where the team suffered two shock defeats against Australia.

1976 Olympics Special Interview - Ashok Diwan: We were on the 19th floor, and I just decided to jump from the balcony

We had lost the first game against Australia 6-1 and the replay 5-4 on strokes. At the end of the first match, I made a dreadful decision to end my li

Dmitry Bilozerchev in action during the Seoul Olympic Games in 1988.

Never say die: The greatest Olympic comeback stories

Over the decades, several athletes have faced numerous obstacles at the Olympic Games. Here are three such athletes who managed to clinch gold despite

Changing times: Earlier, injuries were directly related to training intensity, load, incorrect methods, and exercise choices. Now, injuries can be attributed to sudden spikes in training load.

The science of injury versus load management

With advancements in sports medicine and data-driven training methods, India must develop its own sports science ecosystem to create a tailored proces

Live action: Fans enjoying IPL action from the stadium.

Fandom in sport

Nostalgia is the natural ally of the sports fan, which is why we have lasting memories of events we weren’t witness to, many of which took place befor

Debatable: Ottniel Baartman of South Africa celebrates after dismissing Mahmudullah Riyad of Bangladesh, which was later given not out on review, but the ball went off his leg-guards for a boundary. While Mahumudullah survived, no leg byes were given to his team. The debate, therefore, was whether the four leg byes should have been credited or not. Eventually, Bangladesh lost by just four runs, so the debate only got heated.

On The Write Line

Dead ball should not be part of referrals

Referrals should be only for dismissals given or not given, which have a massive impact on the game, otherwise the rhythm and flow of the match will b

Shining beacon: Having won a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Mirabai Chanu will be one of India’s biggest prospects in Paris.

Weighing her chances one lift at a time

Mirabai Chanu has made an inspiring comeback from her Asian Games injury last year and is now training fiercely for the Paris Olympics under the watch

Dual impact: Besides his World Cup heroics, Saurabh Netravalkar still holds a steady job at Oracle, making his story all the more relatable for those in the corporate world.

A second coming for their second home in the T20 World Cup 2024

The South Asian-origin cricketers in the USA national team may not have made the highest grade at home, but they are proof that life provides a chance

Last dance in Copa: At 36, Messi has admitted that there’s “less time left” for him on the field, and this Copa edition could see him shine the brightest before hanging up his boots.

Copa America 2024: Messi out to fulfill American dream once again

The legend will look to extend his legacy with his second Copa America title for Argentina, but Brazil and Uruguay pose formidable challenges.

No mercy: Iga Swiatek overpowered the merely human Jasmine Paolini for a predictable 6-2, 6-1 triumph.

French Open 2024: Iga Swiatek streaks to fourth title as Carlos Alcaraz wins his first

Iga Swiatek maintained her dominance on clay at Roland Garros, while Carlos Alcaraz further solidified his status as Rafael Nadal’s heir apparent.

The last eight months of Stimac’s five-year tenure was marred with subpar performances as a hapless India stuttered from one ignominy to another.

Off-side: Who next after Stimac, better choose the best

With the All India Football Federation finally bringing an end to coach Igor Stimac’s reign, the attention shifts to finding his replacement.

Chasing history: West Indies can become the first host to win the T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup 2024: A happy communion of past, present and future

No team has ever won the T20 World Cup on home soil before, but Rovman Powell’s men seem determined to break that hodoo.

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