Siddharth Saxena
At the Euro Cup, Whistle of Felix, Foot of Kane & Hand of God
Bad refereeing has crucial impact on sport. Penalty awarded to England in Euro semis is latest example. It also shows using tech in sport isn’t foolproof. But English can stop cribbing about Maradona & 1986
Euro has the big fish, but it’s the heroics of small nations that gave us joy
Smaller nations like Croatia, Austria, Switzerland have proved that they are no flash in the pan. Their skill and speed in the current football tournament proves that they are more than equipped to take on once dominant powers like England and Germany
Virat Kohli: How sports stars burn when they don't shine
All elite athletes encounter slumps in their career. Aussie paceman Dennis Lillee had to endure it. Billiards great Geet Sethi did the same. But both bounced back in style. Can Virat Kohli make a similar comeback?
- Siddharth Saxena
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Javelin in their hands, Neeraj Chopra in their dreams
As Neeraj Chopra continues his fine form on the international circuit, going in search of the magical 90m mark, the ripples of the feats of Panipat boy are being felt by the girls in Fatehabad district. But, the girls from Haryana’s north-west are determined to carve out an identity of their own
- Siddharth Saxena
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The hope that Nikhat's victory holds for Muslims — and India
A punch against patriarchy, but her pluckiness is also a message of hope for young Muslims
How Nikhat Zareen fought her way to the top
Nikhat Zareen, who became India's newest world champion by winning the Women's World Boxing Championship this week, had to battle bigger odds outside the ring. Here's her story