Sumit Nagal to make Wimbledon main draw debut against Serbian Kecmanovic
Jun 28, 2024Sumit Nagal will take on Serbian 24-year-old Miomir Kecmanovic in his first-ever main draw match at the Wimbledon championships, starting on Monday.
Sumit Nagal could be without a coach at Paris Olympics
Jun 22, 2024Sumit Nagal’s joy of representing India at the Olympics for the second successive time has been somewhat dampened by the fact that he may not have his personal coach Milos Galecic by his side in Paris.
Balraj Panwar hopes to hit high notes at Paris Olympics
Jun 21, 2024Balraj Panwar aims for a semifinal finish in men's single sculls at the Paris Olympics, a milestone never achieved by an Indian rower before.
Not satisfied with Olympics entry, want to win the medal: Sriram Balaji
Jun 19, 2024Having started comparatively late at the age of nine in the southern city of Coimbatore, the 34-year-old Balaji is now on the cusp of playing in the Olympics — as Grand Slam champion Rohan Bopanna’s doubles partner in Paris. Only Nirupama Sanjeev from the city known for its textile and auto industry has wielded the racquet for India at the Summer Games before. Yet, Balaji has come a long way, so much so that he is not ready to be satisfied by simply turning up in India colours, but go all the way and fetch the coveted medal.
Paris is going to be very, very special: Rohan Bopanna
Jun 13, 2024 It has been a hugely successful year for Rohan Bopanna, winning his maiden doubles Grand Slam at the Australian Open and becoming the World No. 1. And the India star says he is elated to be nominated to represent India at the Olympics for a third time in his career in Paris later this year. "This one feels really special."
AITA adds Ramkumar in the mix for Bopanna’s Olympic partner choice
May 20, 2024The question of who would be Rohan Bopanna’s partner at the Paris Olympics got curiouser with the All India Tennis Association recommending Ramkumar Ramanathan’s name out of turn for the TOPS programme.
Olympics is not in my control, says Yuki Bhambri after Munich triumph
Apr 23, 2024Yuki Bhambri, a 31-year-old tennis player, has won two Tour titles on grass and clay, despite not considering red dirt as his favorite surface. He acknowledges the less workload in doubles and prefers hard surfaces, having won his junior grand slam in singles at the Australian Open.
Balraj Panwar secures India's first quota in rowing for Paris Olympics
Apr 22, 2024Balraj Panwar secured his Paris Games spot by winning the single scull bronze at the Asia-Oceania Olympic Qualification rowing competition in Chungju, South Korea. Para rowers Anita and Narayana Konganapalle secured the mixed double scull gold, while Arvind Singh and Ujjwal Kumar missed the flight to France.
Salman-Nitin combo wins Asia Cup rowing gold; Panwar, Arvind-Ujjwal in Olympic Qualification finals
Apr 20, 2024Salman Khan and Nitin Deol triumph in Asia Cup double scull. Balraj Panwar excels in single scull. Rajlaxmi Singh Deo targets full entry next time. Shakhboz Kholnurzaev leads, Thailand's Wattananusith secures Olympic quota. Arvind, Ujjwal eye Paris.
Captain's role doesn't make much difference: AITA secretary Dhupar on India's BJK Cup performance
Apr 18, 2024The Indian women's failure to qualify for the Billie Jean King Cup Playoffs has brought the focus on captain Shalini Thakur and coach Radhika Tulpule but the All India Tennis Association believes the players have to step up.
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