In Focus – Former South African cricketer now an Olympic medallist

Sunette Viljoen joined a rare group of international cricketers to have won an Olympic medal when she took the silver medal in the women’s javelin event at the Rio Olympics yesterday. The 32-year-old South African had played one Test and 17 ODIs for her country between 2000 and 2002. Competing in her fourth Olympics, […]

Beyond Cricket – Indian rugby set to benefit from landmark sponsorship deal

Indian rugby has received a massive boost in the form of a three-year sponsorship deal between Rugby India and Societe Generale, the French multinational banking and financial services company. The announcement was made at a press conference at the Bombay Gymkhana in Mumbai earlier today. Societe Generale has over the years built a […]

Beyond Cricket – Arunima Sinha’s exemplary expedition

In May 2013, a gritty young woman named Arunima Sinha defied adversity and went on to create history by becoming the first ever female amputee to climb the 8848-metre Mount Everest. With this amazing achievement, she has proven to be an inspiration for thousands of people who might be overwhelmed by obstacles. Born […]

Beyond Cricket – Lucknow set for a footballing boost

Uttar Pradesh is a state that one would not usually associate with the sport of football. It has never won the inter-state Santosh Trophy and very few players from the state have represented India at the highest level. However, if all goes well, the state is all set to recieve a massive shot […]

Beyond Cricket – Promotion of sports a high priority for Uttar Pradesh government

In recent times, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has often made clear his intentions to bring about a drastic improvement in sporting infrastructure in the state. Besides this, better recognition of athletes and quality training exposure is high on the agenda. Various ambitious plans of constructing stadiums and swimming pools in the […]

Beyond Cricket – Exciting times ahead for cycle lovers in U.P

Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, might well be on the verge of a cycling revolution. Regarded as the common man’s mode of transport across the country, the humble cycle is set to take centre stage in the state if recent happenings are any indication. Back in 2014, Uttar Pradesh’s young and dynamic […]