Government Funding For Sports In India
In today’s era, getting educated and being a topper in studies are not the only requirement for a child to excel. Hobbies and passion also play a very crucial role in his overall personality development. Though, many take up education as a route to achieve success and stability in life, …
The Hurdles of the Homosexual Sportsperson
Ace sprinter Dutee Chand, US Olympian figure skater Adam Rippon, former basketball player and psychologist John Amaechi, British Olympic gold winner Nicola Adams, midfielder for Los Angeles Galaxy Robbie Rogers, NFL defensive end Michael Sam, NBA centre Jason Collins, boxer Savoy ‘Kapow’ Howe, Amelie Mauresmo, Penn State Basketball player Jennifer …
Don’t Go Yet Messi
The thought of Lionel Messi, retiring from International football might be one of the most shocking things for football and Messi fans. The fabled world championship status eluded him in 2014 world cup final and again more heartbreak in back to back Copa America final losses to Chile. It might …
Words make action louder
The not so gentlemen aspect of the gentlemen’s game involving the verbal exchange of words intended to distract opponents and present irrelevant cues that interfere with their concentration has been much debated about. Said to have originated in 1964 from Australian cricket this verbal exchange to insult opponents got its …
CRICKET- Not So Evil
In a country of billion plus it’s hard to imagine a factor that can swing the mood of the masses, a factor (read sport) whose glorious triumph makes us jubilant and whose appalling lows leave us all sour, a factor like this is hard to find for 1.25 billion people …
Extreme Sports: High On Life
Does diving into the ocean from a steep cliff appeal to you? Does racing down an active volcano with only a piece of plywood for company give you the goose bumps? Is surfing in the middle of a hurricane your idea of fun? Welcome to the world of extreme sports! …
Virat Kohli has an entire mountain to climb
MS Dhoni’s sudden retirement from the 5 day game has left the Indian think tank in a spot of bother over the ideal playing combination that will take on Australia in the 4th and final test at Sydney. With Dhoni era coming to a sunset and Virat Kohli taking charge, …
Combining Thrill and Beauty- Mountaineering
If there is one sport that combines thrill, excitement and beauty at the same time, it is mountaineering. Along with the exhilarating adventure of climbing high peaks, it gives one a chance to relish the scenic beauty of nature. While mountain climbing initially began as an attempt to scale some …
Can Sim Bhullar do what many in the Indian Basketball community have only dream of?
Basketball may not be amongst the popular sports in India but nonetheless there is undeniably a section of our population which deeply enjoys this beautiful game. One reason for lack interest is that no Indian team or player has been able to perform well at international level to garner attention …
Royal salute to Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid is an Indian cricketer; sorry now it is former Indian cricketer. It is hard to say word former because I can’t see Indian cricket team without Dravid. Rahul Dravid is known for his technique, and had been one of the best batsmen for the Indian cricket team. In …