Neymar delivers Brazil a much-needed ego boost with Olympic gold medal

Neymar delivers Brazil a much-needed ego boost with Olympic gold medal

 August 21, 2016   Abhishek Das

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During events at the Rio Olympics, when Argentina were in action, the locals enjoyed themselves by counting up to 23 – rubbing in the fact that it’s been 23 years since the Argentine football team won a senior title. The fans’ action was both an acknowledgement of the primacy of football in Brazilian sporting culture […]

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Athletics in the Rio Games

There is More to Athletics in the Rio Games Than Just Usain Bolt

 August 12, 2016   R K Gupta

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The hype and hoop-la generated by Usain Bolt’s keenly awaited triple-triple has somewhat shadowed the other star athletes preparing for track-and field action starting Friday. In a message last week to his 4 million followers on twitter, Bolt beckoned everyone to watch him make Olympic history at the Rio Games. No one has ever done […]

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Michael Phelps Wins His 21st Gold

Michael Phelps Wins His 21st Gold and Counting as USA Continue Their Medal Haul at Rio

 August 11, 2016   R K Gupta

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Super swimmer Michael Phelps added two more gold medals on Tuesday night to take his tally of top podium victories to 21. His overall tally stands at 25 and he is not finished yet. Later this week, Phelps swims in three more events and going by his form, more medals could be added against the […]

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Intriguing Saga of How Distance in Modern Marathon Became 42.195 Kilometers copy

Intriguing Saga of How Distance in Modern Marathon Became 42.195 Kilometers

 August 3, 2016   R K Gupta

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With a population of less than 35000 people, Marathon is actually a town in Greece, from where the Olympic event got its name. The town is entrenched in history as a site of famous Greek-Persian war of 490 BC. This was a unique war, known as the Battle of Marathon, where Greeks were heavily outnumbered […]

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Tintu Luka – India’s best bet for medal in athletics

 August 1, 2016   Vishal Pandey

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The flying sikh couldn’t do it, neither could Payyoli Express during their time. India’s wait for a medal in athletics grows longer with each passing year. This time though we have a serious contender to bring India a medal in athletics and it’s none other than the student of PT Usha Herself Tintu Luka. A ward at […]

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Dipa Karmakar

Dipa Karmakar – Carrying Indian Gymnasts hope in Rio 2016

 July 28, 2016   Vishal Pandey

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When the 22 year old Dipa Karmakar scored a 52.698 points to qualify for the Rio Olympics back in April little did she know that she will become one of the main contenders for bringing a medal for her country, and the hopes of 1.2 billion will lie on her shoulder. Well that is how […]

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Great Britain’s Chris Froome Becomes Third-Time Winner of Tour de France

 July 25, 2016   R K Gupta

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In an expected finish to the 2016 Tour de France on Sunday, Britain’s Christopher Froome emerged as the winner for the second year in a row. The 31-year old Team Sky Rider Froome also took the honor as the only Briton to have won the Tour de France three times after his first win in […]

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India at Rio Olympics 2016

India at Rio Olympics 2016 – Part 1

 July 24, 2016   Vishal Pandey

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The 2016 Olypmics games are fast approaching, and the excitement levels of the fans are increasing. This time around there is a huge hope that this will be India’s best ever performance at the Olympics. Let’s have a look at some of the important News about The team this time around This time India is […]

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Top 10 OLYMPIC MOMENTS TO RECALL

 July 22, 2016   Nikhita PS

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Rio Olympics being barely 3 weeks away, let’s take a trip down memory lane to some of the memorable instances of the international multi-sport event. PEOPLE’S CHAMPION No other sportsperson in the history of sport has received so much of love and support as Mohammad Ali. His never abdicating ideals for fame or wealth, exemplary […]

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Murray Uncertain About His Participation in Davis Cup Tie against Serbia Beginning Friday

 July 14, 2016   R K Gupta

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After Novak announced his withdrawal from Serbia’s Davis Cup squad, it was the turn of newly crowned Wimbledon champion Andy Murray to show uncertainty about his participation. The quarterfinals of the World Group matches begin on Friday with Serbia and Great Britain vying for one of the top four finishers. At Belgrade’s Tasmajdan Stadium, the […]

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