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News & Articles / / 20 October, 2017
The life of an average Lawn Tennis player in India isn't easy. The talent pool is diminishing at an alarming rate because of the high cost of playing Tennis which requires a personal coach and a lot of travelling. The lack of government support and the absence of ITF and ATP Challenger tournaments in India have only worsen the situation for the players. Know more..
Money & fame have always been synonyms with the life of a cricketer in India where even a Ranji player enjoys bigger media coverage than other sports’ athletes who make India proud at world’s stage. But the tides have certainly changed their course as is evident from the data revealed by GroupM where sports like Kabaddi raked in mullah through sponsorship.
India will host two International Basketball Federation (FIBA) events during 2017- FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2017 and the FIBA U-16 Women Asian Championship. The Women's Asia cup will be held from 23rd to 29th July 2017 in Bengaluru, Karnataka while the FIBA U-16 Women Asian Championship 2017 will be held from 22nd to 28th October in Hyderabad, Telangana.
The All India Tennis Association is going through a monumental meltdown and except few International stars like Sania Mirza, the future of young and unknown Tennis players looks grim. The AITA's unsuccessfull attempts to get funds from Indian government has left country’s players with no Tier-II tournaments which can help them earn ranking points & money.
Boxing has never been the most followed sport in India. Just like the state of other international sports in our country, it lacks proper grass-root structure & financial security. But a much brighter future for Indian Boxer awaits as British Boxer Amir Khan is set to launch the Super Boxing League (SBL) in India which will be held in July-August this year.
India's Olympic record is the worst in the world in terms of medals per head. Is this because of India's sport system that thwarts our athletes from reaching their full potential? But it's quite ironic that at major sports events India is represented by the people who don't even have the access to most of sports resources. So why is India so bad at sport?
National Basketball Association (NBA) is the most watched Basketball League in the world. As a result, its surging popularity and star power have done wonders for the players as well as all the franchises. According to a report, the average NBA franchise is now worth $1.3 billion & the average salary for NBA players across all levels is around $5 million.
Some players are born winner. Nothing can stop them. Not even the infamous Indian sport system that has destroyed countless talent. So it's quite amazing to think of the journey of young Kavita Akula who is the 1st Indian-born female basketball player to receive a full scholarship from a Division 1 college in USA. A perfect example of indomitable will.
How you feel when you are informed about the professional Cricketers playing at world's richest cricket body's top tier are suffering from financial insecurities? Well, you may not believe that but the issue was raised by Harbhajan Singh after he highlighted the plight of Ranji players. There is only one conclusion that India's sport system needs a reboot.
Most of the Olympic athletes are not fortunate enough like Professional Athletes (who earn well).To appear in the Olympics, they are not paid anything by the IOC or the organisers. They must fund their way from their own pockets or through other means. Here's a look at how some of them have done it.
India has managed just one gold medal since 1980, when shooter Abhinav Bindra became the first individual to win gold for his country at the 10 meter air rifle event in 2008. The country's previous gold medals, eight between 1928-1980, were all in field hockey. Why are we like this?
NSDF which aims to mobilizing resources from Government as well as non-government organizations and individuals to provide required support for athletes to improve performance of Indian sports in the major international events was only able to raise meagre 158 crs in 18 years. Irony is that 50 Crores was d
In India, an athletes fight does not start or ends on the field or a turf His fight starts the day that person decides to aspire, to work towards a goal of becoming a professional athlete It starts from his own home when his parents ask him Why does he wants to ruin his life by becoming a sportsman.
We are the third in the list of countries where doping is huge in the field of sports. The biggest incentive to dope at the highest level (olympics of world championships) is the cash rewards which comes with winning. However, what makes sportsperson dope at the State and the National level. An insight into the mystery of "Doping".
Ministry of Youth Affairs have recognised about 51 sports federations. Generally only these federations get governement's financial support. The list include all major sports while some unkown sport like Jump Rope has found a mention.
The Billion Tide - Indian Swimming Unleashed, is Facebook community dedicated to Indian Swimming. The page gets regularly updated for things like competition, camps and events happening in swimming in India. Further, it is a good place to find training videos and other educative about swimming.
This is a blog dedicated to basketball in India. The blog not only provide updates about latest happenings in field of basketball in India & abroad but aslo keep track of the game at the grassroot level. This blog is run by Karan Madhok who is self proclaimed basketball junkie.
Going by the latest FIFA rankings, Indian football is on the rise as for the 1st time in 21 years our football team has risen to 101 in the world. But the ongoing conflict between Indian Super League and I League clubs, where all the talks on the merger of both the leagues has fallen like house of cards, has taken some shine off this remarkable achievement.
This is an incredible story of twelve Indians who have been selected for NBA Asia-Pacific Elite camp in China. Their success can certainly pave the way for the further development of young Basketball players as well as the growth of the game in India. If these players achieve success then it will certainly be a stereotype-breaker for Basketball in India.
Most of the game on the planet involves a spherically shaped ball which is played either by an instrument to hit it as in racquet sports or by using some specific parts of our body as in Football or Basketball. Apart from understanding the rules, there are other host of techniques that a player need to master to play the game. Here are some Squash tips.
You must have heard about Nishchay Luthra, an 18-year old Figure Skater, who hogged the limelight after he featured in Adidas' Fan the Fire video which aims at athletes playing the less known sports in India. We really appreciate Adidas' initiative which highlighted the fact that it's not just about Luthra's struggle but the plight of every Indian athlete.
There are lots of rumors on the internet that had surfaced not so long ago about a statue of a Hockey player with four hands & four hockey sticks erected in Vienna. But how is that possible that there isn't even a single image of such a statue on Google. But if this is true than only one name comes into our imagination, Major Dhyanchand the wizard himself.
Do you fancy a career in sport? But despite trying your best you couldn't even make it to the nationals. Well if you are that person who lack athleticism but still love the sport like nothing else then fortunately there are some great career opportunities for you in sports in another brackets like sports management, sports blogger & agents to name a few.
Even if we exclude the fragility of our sports system, odds are pretty stacked against Indian aspiring athletes in becoming a professional player from the beginning as this is the least supported career option in India. But PM Narendra Modi wants to change people's perception & bats for a culture where choosing sport as a career is appreciated & supported.
Sports- Recreational activity or a serious career option? India may have been continuously ranked amongst the fastest growing economy in the world but this is the field which remained an area with considerable prejudices. But we are living in a different time & the rise of Kabaddi and other sports only prove that India is perhaps ready to take on the world.
Hosts India seemed to have their work cut out for the upcoming FIFA under-17 World Cup which will be held in India from 6-28th October as they have been drawn in "Group A" against United States of America (USA), Colombia and Ghana. All the other three countries are regular in FIFA tournaments while this is India's 1st ever appearance in any major tournament.
Cricket enjoys more support than any other sport in India and the Indians, no matter where they are in the world, have the reputation of adoring their Indian Cricket stars more than any other global sports icon. But as they say every dynasty comes to an end one day and according to data coming from DU, Football has knocked Cricket off its perch.
What makes Wenger & Popovich so special? Both of them belong to a rare breed of coaches who can spot a talent that other coaches find ordinary. But why these type of individuals are so difficult to find in India? Perhaps there aren't enough institutions that can train somebody to become a better coach. But AIFF's coaching program reveals a different story-
In a country where most of the athletes have to contend with Cricket's dynasty that has been ruling this nation for decades, playing and succeeding in other sports can be a herculean task. But Adidas' "Fan the Fire" initiative is a kind of spark that can ignite a thousand dreams and may help athletes receive their long overdue recognition of their suffering.
You can be excused if you curse Indian Sports system after reading this story. Nagpur based Para-Athlete Kanchanmala Pande had to beg in a foreign country after the money sanctioned by the Indian government didn't reach her. She is completely blind but competes in the S11 category & despite all these odds she managed to win a Silver medal for India.
It's not all doom and gloom in India for the sports persons as far as unknown and aspiring athletes are concerned. Once in a while Indian government takes a step that lifts the spirit of the sports enthusiasts in India. In noble gesture, Danish Sharma, who is a national Judo medalist from J&K, has been awarded scholarship by District Sports Council, Jammu.
For some people life may seem to be cruel during difficult situations & for others these situations represent a perfect opportunity to learn and to look for the real meaning of life. Alvin Lim is one such person who searched for the light in the darkest moment of his life & believe it or not, he got it. Perhaps some stories never fail to inspire us.
Sachin Tendulkar, who was announced as Sony Pictures Networks' brand ambassador for sports, has called for a culture where taking up sports as a career is well supported by the Indian society. During the ceremony he also insisted that nurturing & developing the talent at a young age is the one & only solution for India's major problems in the field of sport.
The old perceptions and prejudices about something can't be changed overnight. It requires a sustained movement and a will to instill fresh thoughts in people's mind. Barring India's metro cities and some north-east states, Sport has never been seen as a major career option in India and that's why there is a need to educate people about sports.
You were born with wings, so why crawl? For most of us these kind of words fill us with inspiration for a short period of time but only few live & make these words a part of their lives. Stef Reid, the single-leg amputee, belongs to that category of elite human beings & her performance at the ongoing World Para Athletics Championships is a proof of that.
It's quite harrowing and imbecile to think about choosing sports as a career when you face some heart-breaking physical inabilities. But history has taught us otherwise that with an indomitable will, a disabled athlete can be as successful as an able-bodied athlete. Perhaps these kind of athletes and stories can inspire the next generation to get into sport.
Usain Bolt's sprint towards the end of his career continues with a no-nonsense race at Diamond League where he soaked all the pressure & won the race in 9.95 secs, his best performance this season. The 8-times Olympic champion has already declared that he would be retiring at the World Championships which will take place from August 4 to August 13 in London.
Kai Greene, who was in India to introduce Indians to the western philosophy of bodybuilding as part of his Inspire Tour, has pledged to assist all the aspiring Indian athletes and body-builders to perform better at the international arena and motivate the average Indian to take on fitness seriously. He most recently won the coveted Arnold Classic in 2016.
A golden chance awaits all the aspiring Indian Squash players as J&K Squash Rackets Association is going to conduct trials for the 74th National Squash Championship which will be held at Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh from 21 August to 26th August 2017. All the interested Squash players are requested to report at Amar Singh Club, Jammu on 27th July 2017.
Cricket never needed any support to inspire the next generation of Cricketers in India. But Harmanpreet Kaur's incredible innings of 171 not out against the Aussies in the semifinal of the ICC Women's WC will prove to be a game changer for women cricket in India. Don't expect equal pay for women yet but BCCI may be forced to look at women's game differently.
The MP Government will felicitate Indian women Cricket team in a ceremony in Bhopal & will award a prize of Rs. 50 lakh to the team which lost a nerve-wracking final to England at the Lords, MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced via his twitter account. Meanwhile, BCCI too has planned a grand felicitation for the team for their good show in England.
Milkha Singh is arguably the greatest ever sprinter India have ever produced. He won innumerable plaudits during his glittering career and put India onto the sport's world map through his breakthrough performances at the international events. Though a movie has already been made on his journey but there are still some unknown facts about the Flying Sikh.
Sometimes a society ruled by the men is so steadfast in its opinion that it takes a gigantic effort to break the norms and ingrain some new belief into the society. Our Indian Cricket Women have exactly achieved that. They may have lost the final but their grit and fighting attitude will inspire the next generation of women to stand up for their rights.
Sports play an important part in the development of society as a whole & it can be used as a tool to strengthen the unity in a country. There is no better way to achieve this target than involving people more in the timeless local traditions. That's why Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated for the need of the growth of indigenous sports like Kabaddi.
Indian athletes may not be as dominant or consistent as other international sports stars at the world stage but we have a proud history of upsetting the mighty athletes once in a while. From winning the 6 Olympic gold medals in a row to Abhinav Bindra's historic triumph at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, here is the list of India's greatest ever sports victories-
Golden State Warriors' small forward, Kevin Durant, in on a three-day tour to India and is impressed by the growing fan-base of Basketball in this cricket-mad country. The two-times Olympic gold medalist is buoyant that India can produce elite Basketball players like Satnam Singh that can play in NBA if the country is patient enough to nurture the talent.
The 2017 NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant, who is on a three-day tour to India, has vowed to help the aspiring Indian Basketball players in reaching their full potential. The former Oklahoma City Thunder player lived up to his words as he hosted world's largest Basketball lessons at multiple venues in Delhi and NCR and set Guinness world record in the process.
After women cricketer made India proud at the ICC Women's World Cup in England, now comes another inspiring story of a girl from Bengal which will give innumerable hope to every women in India. Against all odds, the 19-year-old Sayani Das has conquered the treacherous English Channel and became only the 6th Bengali women to achieve this remarkable feat.
They say Winners stand alone but winners can also inspire millions to dare to achieve their dreams & Sania Mirza is one such champion. She is an inspirational figure who has won almost everything that she has dreamt about & now wants to teach the future generation of Lawn Tennis players that impossible is nothing for those who dare to work for their dreams.
Arnaav Sareen, a Class IX student of St Mary’s School, has been selected by Squash Racket Federation of India (SRFI) to represent India in the BU-15 category of international-level squash tournament. Former Indian Squash player Deepak Moolani has been training the 13-year-old young prodigy for the last 2 years. He was ranked India’s No.2 in his age category.
The Gender Gap in sports is as old as Zeus & the steps have been taken to eradicate this unwanted prejudice. Like the 2012 Olympics where, for the 1st time, every country had at least one female athlete in their delegation. Athletes like Saina Nehwal have also proved that a female player can enjoy the same success as a male athlete if the feat is big enough.
India is emerging as a powerful sports nation and the recent achievements by the Indian athletes are a direct proof of this outstanding fact. After an unbelievable performance by the Indian Cricket Women in the ICC Women's World Cup, the Indian flag was flying high once again after shuttler Lakshya Sen clinched the Bulgaria Open International Series title.
The 2010 Commonwealth Gold medallist Ashwini Ponnappa is a part of India's golden Badminton generation which has produced some of the biggest moments in the history of Indian sport. However in an interview to Firstpost, the Bangalore shuttler highlighted the fact that India still lags behind when it comes to producing quality Doubles Badminton player.
Despite being the 2nd most populous country in the world, India has a pathetic record in global sports competitions. A lack of sports culture in our society can be the reason where we take comfort in criticising the performance of our athletes more than praising them for their efforts. So steps needs to be taken today to shape the future of our generation-
Saina Nehwal may not be in the spotlight at the ongoing Badminton World Championships as all the pressure is on PV Sindhu to deliver a medal in the female category but, despite the injuries hampering her career growth, experts believe that the 2012 Olympic Bronze medallist is still the same player who took the Badminton world by storm as a 16 year old kid.
These amazing stories of 8 athletes will make even the most ineptitude athletes believe in their dreams. So if you are feeling a bit dejected or becoming frivolous in your approach towards your sport then look no further than these amazing super human beings who moved mountains in their lives despite being made limited by their body in their abilities.
India has a massive population and is fast developing as a sports nation. The success of franchise based leagues is a clear proof that India has an unquenchable thirst for sports. But can India be termed as a successful sports nation just now? Do sports industry has a good future in India? A case study about India's potential as a sports nation-
The immediate future of any sport may depend heavily upon the current crop of players but the fate of the sports largely depends on the upcoming talent-pool. That's why the recent impressive performances by the Under-19 Cricketers has filled every Indian Cricket fan with an optimism that it may mark the beginning of an inexorable rise of Indian Cricket.
Indian football legend Syed Rahim thinks that the future of football in India is bleak as there is no proper structure to nurture our raw talent. Despite India organizing such a big tournament in Under-17 FIFA World Cup, the 1960 Olympian is already thinking about the big picture and is concerned about the fate of young footballers once the tournament ends.
"Ruk Jaana Nahin Tu Kahin Haar Ke", this time-less song can really best describe the indomitable spirit of Manipur born bodybuilder Pradipkumar Singh, who was diagnosed as HIV positive in 2000. This disease would have broken the every piece of a person's precious dream but he came out of this as a winner & made India proud in many bodybuilding championships.
If Situations & circumstances define a person's character then adversaries certainly test his spirit. Some people just make excuses & blame others for their failure & some set benchmarks for others through their perseverance despite in a far less advantageous position. Dave Sawtell is one such person who teaches us that "There is only one life", so live it.
Long before the era of television & internet, the Ramleelas and the Mandals not only served as a source of entertainment but these Mandals were also used to raise awareness towards a common concern. Kasar Samaj Sanstha is one such Mandal which aims to educate people the importance of sports and hopes to inspire younger generation towards adopting a sport.
The esteemed cricket club, Marylebone Cricket Club, has once again proved to be the flag bearer of Cricket after it agreed to fund a tiny school in Cape Town to improve its sports infrastructure. Ukhanyo Primary School, which is situated in the impoverished Masiphumelele community, will receive £50 000 over 3-years via the MCC Masi 750 Sports Club project.
USA has produced some elite Lawn Tennis players over the years and one of the main reason can be the special programs and their implementation. In a bid to tap the next big star, the United State Tennis Association (USTA) has launched Net Generation to inspire the next generation of Lawn Tennis players towards the sport. Time for India to learn some lessons-
On the eve of the launch of the National Sports Talent Search Portal, an initiative of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, India's Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu said that Sport empowers individuals & inspire populations for positive change. It's a noble gesture, of course, but the athletes will be better off with a better domestic sports structure.
A differently-abled person winning India's most decorated sports award i.e. Khel Ratna & beating the likes of Virat Kohli & PV Sindhu for the award? Sound surreal! Two-times Paralympic Gold medallist, Devendra Jhajharia, has achieved this remarkable feat after India's President Ramnath Kovind handed him India's highest sports award. Impossible! What's that?
History has proved time and time again that the foundation of outstanding achievements always start with a passion, which lasts forever, to do the unthinkable. But sometimes people and more importantly the younger generation find it hard to differentiate between a passion and the infatuation about something which, of course, is a short lived phenomena-
Project Director of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017, Joy Bhattacharjya, has once again reiterated that the aim to organise such a big tournament in India is an attempt to inspire sports fans across India. He also said that the event will go on to help in the growth of football in a country which follows European Leagues like Premier League passionately.
India doesn't lack the talent or the passion for the sport & the success of some of our athletes at the Olympics is a proof of this claim. The dearth of a grass root structure is also a reason for our failure as a nation but what we lack is a proper sports culture where we don't praise and give enough recognition to our athletes playing lesser known sports.
India is a land of megalithic problems when it comes to sport. There is never any doubt about this harsh fact that we as a sport nation are underachieving in the sports events considering the talent and the passion we have for sport. We also need to change our perception about sports that if an athlete fails then we as a sports nation are failing together.
Sports not only helps you become physically fit but playing your favourite sport helps you in getting rid of mental fragilities. But if academic education is accompanied by sports, then the overall development of student can be prodigious. That's why it is mandatory in America to become a graduate 1st before an athlete can pursue a sport professionally.
They say that a poor worker blames his tools but an optimistic guy always looks for the light in the times of the darkest hour. The world is full of incredible tales that went beyond our ordinary imagination & the story of George Karlaftis, a Greek kid playing NFL in America, is one that can change the perception of even the most pessimist guy in the world.
Tata Tea, a giant in the Indian Tea Market, is famous for its unique advertisements to bring our attention towards social hypocrisy which is hampering the development of our society. The company started this holy initiative through its advertisement "Jaago Re" some 15 years ago & in its latest video, they highlighted the plight of young Indian sports stars-
Parents are immensely precious, forgiving and are perhaps the only living beings in the life of a person, except trees of course, whose love can be termed as purely unconditional. But, quite unwittingly, they can also act as the most dreaded villain in the life of their precious child as they force them to pursue a career away from their talent and passion-
When Bollywood stars reprise the role of forgotten Indian sports heroes like Paan Singh Tomar or Milkha Singh on the big screen, it can leave a lasting impression on the mind of the viewers. The success of recent sports films like Mary Kom and many others is a proof that this genre will never become old-fashioned. Here is the list of upcoming sports films-
Excitement gripped the entrepreneurs of Nagpur when international triathlete and Guinness Record holder James Lawrence visited the Nagpur chapter of Entrepreneurs' Organization to take participation in 6.8 km marathon. The aim of the marathon was not just to promote health & fitness, but was also about learning how to stay motivated & exceeding one's limit.
Surendra Sharma, 21 & too young to be a coach, is a real-life Indian version of Frankie Dunn who has found his "Maggie" in 50 under-privileged kids who lives in slums in Burhanpur, a small town in Madhya Pradesh. The young coach not only gives them football coaching but he has moulded them into a champion team to become a pride of the city. An inspiration-
This famous quote "Little Knowledge is a dangerous thing" perfectly embodies the common conception among Indians that Education and Sports are like poles of two magnets which repel each other. We Indians couldn't have been more wrong and need to accept the fact that a term like "Sports Education" does exist and we need efforts to implement this in our schools.
A positive wave is sweeping across India as far as the sports field is concerned after the 2004 Olympics Silver medallist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore was appointed as the new Sports Minister of India. He knows that he has a very big responsibility and we firmly believe that being a winner, the 2005 Padma Shri awardee can certainly deliver on all his promises.
"Words" possess powers, a force which can motivate even the most pessimist person or hurt people badly. So Ghana Football coach, Stephen Appiah, chose his words carefully when he gave his dispirited team, who were booed at home after they were held to a 0-0 draw by Congo, a motivational speech just before the match. And the result- Ghana defeated Congo 5-1.
Sports fascinate the young and the old but not all sports aspirant possess the natural talent of Messi or Federer and not every dreamer is like Stephen Curry who became an NBA star through his sheer hard work. Even if you couldn't become a professional athlete, there are still umpteen ways by which you can remain close to your sport. Check out these courses-
Sports Legends are not born playing in so-called regular games. Their legacies are made by their performance in the big matches or at a crucial point in the game where even the slightest mistake can ruin a whole career. History has proved that even the most talented players couldn't bear the psychological pressure and they tumbled like house of cards-
Even in the time when the world is on the cusp of a possible "Nuclear War" because of North Korea's defiance of the world orders, it's not war or United Nations that drives the world into a new horizon but it's sport that will change the world. It's a religion which is beyond the hypocrisy of any cast or race and binds the whole world as one great nation.
Indian Cricket captain Virat Kohli has joined hands with Indian business tycoon Sanjeev Goenka to launch Indian sports awards to honour sports-persons for their outstanding achievements for the past one year. The award ceremony will be headed by National badminton coach Pullela Gopichand while Kohli has ruled himself out from the contention for the award.
Sixteen-year-old Karthik Subramanium, who had to choose his studies over his passion, & several other budding athletes have at least one thing in common- Befuddled parents. There are in-numerous examples of this naivety where our young athletes are forced to retire because walking on a well-trodden path is an astute approach rather than pursuing a passion.
Cricket needs no assistance in India. But Star India's decision to shift Indian football team's important match against Macau on October 10 by a day, because Indian Cricket team will be playing a T20 match against Australia on the same day, shows that despite the emergence of ISL Football has a long way to go to knock Cricket off its perch in the country.
Hailing from a small town which didn't even have a proper cricket facility, the Kings XI Punjab's Bowler Thangarasu Natarajan is the star of Salem. The medium-fast Bowler, who began his journey as a gully cricketer, is now "mentoring and inspiring" a generation of such gully cricketers in and around the villages of Chinnappampatti and Thaaramangalm.
India's passion for sports speak for itself & there is an unquenchable thirst among fans which can be satiated only by an Indian athlete winning in a global event. The emergence of many successful franchise based leagues only added fuel to the fire that India is one of the biggest sport market, but the sorry tale of our athletes tell a whole different story.
If you aspire to pursue a career in sport then this is perhaps the most opportune time ever in the history of Indian sports to be a sportsperson in India. The days of being a "one sport country" are long gone and India is now home to many successful leagues where athletes are pocketing more money than some Indian Cricketers by playing for their franchise.
Indians have always been fascinated by their Cricket Superstars who also enjoy the lion's share of both money & fame showered on athletes. But the emergence of many franchise based leagues has bucked this repulsive trend. But what about our yesteryear's sports stars who don't get enough recognition despite making India proud in many global sports events.
Doordarshan, India's fabled source of entertainment of the 80s, is planning to launch inter-university sports leagues in India later this year in basketball, tackle football & kabaddi. According to Doordarshan's director general, the network has already initiated talks with a yet-unnamed American company that has experience in the university sports sector.
This may sound strange but Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore is the first sportsperson in Indian history to hold the position of sports minister. The 2004 Olympic Silver medalist also had a passion for Cricket & was selected for Ranji when he was in 10th class. He graduated from NDA and took a voluntary retirement from army in 2013 to serve nation as a politician.
Better late than never! But it's been ages when government took a meaningful step which indicates that its serious about making India a sports nation. The government announced yesterday that it will be providing a stipend of RS 50,000 month to the elite athletes preparing for the 2020 Olympics, Asian Games or the Commonwealth Games to meet pocket expenses.
Expect PV Sindhu to be the face of Indian sports for the next 4 or 5 years because she may be the most complete player among the current crop of Indian athlete. Her incredible win against Nozomi Okuhara shows her grit and exemplifies that she isn't here to play 2nd fiddle to anybody and a podium finish can only satiate her unquenchable thirst for supremacy.
PM Narendra Modi seems to be giving special countenance to the development of Sport. On the back of providing a special stipend of RS 50,000 to 150 elite athletes, PM has conceived a plan to create conducive environment for sports in the country. As per his idea, soon a plan “Khelo India” would be prepared and put up in the cabinet for discussion & approval.
The central government's decision to exempt import duty on sports items for the upcoming Under-17 FIFA World Cup may prove to be inconsequential considering the cost of holding a tournament of such pedigree is exorbitant. But this step of the government shows that it is serious to provide as much assistance as it can to lift the level of sport in India.
Applications are invited from outstanding sports-persons for the various posts in Football, Kabaddi, Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball and Lawn Tennis for the recruitment against Sports Quota in Integral Coach Factory, Chennai. Candidates are requested to send check eligibility criteria, age-limit and sports qualifications before sending their applications.
All India Tennis Association welcomes eligible Indian Lawn Tennis players for the upcoming Under-16 Championship Tournament. All the players who hold a valid AITA/ITN registration card are requested to report at the venue on 13th October 2017 for the direct sign-in to the tournament. Players born on or after 1st Jan 2001 are eligible for participation.
A Golden opportunity awaits Indian players as AITA brings yet another Championship Series tournament for under-16 and Under-18 Lawn Tennis players. The tournament will be held at Harvest Tennis Academy, Jassowal on 13th October from 12 pm onwards. Please note that only players who hold a valid AITA/ITN registration card are eligible for the Tennis event.
India, once so benighted as a sports nation that many elite athletes refused to tour India because of the lack of infrastructure & impoverished population, is now standing on the cusp of Sporting immortality thanks to the franchise-based culture which is generating Billions of Dollars & rivalling already established leagues like NBA & English Premier League.
The central government on Wednesday gave a green light to its revamped version of "Khelo India" initiative to help clean up & polish the infamous Indian Sports System. Under this scheme, sports industry will receive a massive RS. 1756 crore between 2017-18 & 2019-20 with an aim to unearth 1,000 athletes who will get RS 5 Lakh each for 8 consecutive years.
Indian Cricket superstar Virat Kohli has bestowed special praise on PM Narendra Modi and Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Twitter for their infallible approach to revamp Indian Sports System. "Khelo india' a much awaited initiative by our hon'ble PM & SportsMinister.Surely this will catalyse sports in India", the swashbuckling batsman tweeted.
There are no Goliaths for Davids these days or any great war for Hectors against the invaders, only human beings and their inconsequential goals and objectives. Except the sports field, the current gladiator's arena, where athletes compete against each other, revealing their true character, with a hope that they are never lost in the vastness of eternity.
Abhishek Bachchan, owner of Jaipur Pink Panthers in PKL & Chennaiyin FC in ISL, believes that the exorbitant success of leagues based sports system has changed the perception that sports are not a viable career option. Addressing the Indian School of Business Summit, he stated that the Sports & the Sports management will provide a huge employment in future.
After putting some colossal performances in the last one year or so where she won an Olympic Silver medal and is on the cusp of becoming the best Badminton player in the world, PV Sindhu has been nominated for the coveted Padma Bhushan award by the Sports Ministry. "I am happy and thank the sports ministry for recommending my name," an ecstatic Sindhu said.
If Indian Premier League (IPL) paved the way for franchise based sports culture in India then the unimaginable success of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) has certainly deflated the myth that rural sports in India can't be taken seriously to pursue a professional career. So what about other rural sports like KHO-KHO? Can a KHO-KHO League be as successfull as PKL?
At the inauguration of the national workshop on “Sports for all’, the Sports Minister of India Rajyavardhan Rathore has once again reiterated his intention to support bigotry against any misgovernance in National Sports Federations. His covetousness to create a better sports system was observable when he used the term "Zero Tolerance" against any wrongdoing.
The Sports Minister, Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore has set his sight on unearthing 1,000 unique athletes in the next 12 months under the central government's much coveted "Khelo India" initiative. The 2004 Olympic silver medallist also identified the "complete overhaul of the entire sporting system" to be his high-priority target for the next one year.
Indian Women's Cricket Captain Mithali Raj has been named in BBC's list of "Most influential women in India. Her inclusion came as a no surprise as she played a crucial part in her team's deep run in the World Cup where they lost to England in the final. The right-handed batswoman also became the first woman to cross 6000 run mark in one day internationals.
After grabbing the media rights of the IPL for a whopping Rs 16,437.5 crore, Star India Network has laid off some employees in a bid to reduce its cost. According to some reports, the Star India is under tremendous pressure to generate more revenue to offset the high cost of IPL rights and laying off employees may be the 1st step towards reaching that goal.
There is an exorbitantly accepted notion that "Sports unite people into one species" irrespective of cast, creed or race of the people. But Trump's remarks about USA's anthem has divided even the most powerful sports fraternity into different segments. But if there is something that can extricate racism & bigotry out of our society then it has to be Sports.
Professional players, infused with perpetual hope and an indomitable will to achieve success, face an opposing player with so much ferocity that sometimes it results in a player getting seriously injured on the field. More than often, the contacts between players on the field during a game are so much horrible that it may even end the career of an athlete.
Wishes are pouring in for Indian Under-17 Football team ahead of our country's maiden participation in any FIFA event which kicks off from 6th October and Indian Captain Virat Kohli has also sent his best wishes to the team- "I would like to wish them all the very best for the 1st game and the rest of the tournament. Go, get it boys, make us proud," he said.
There is an air of optimism sweeping through India after central government announced its Khelo India initiative to reboot India's much-maligned sports system. Andhra Pradesh government too is trying to make hay while the sun shines after it announced an All India Senior Badminton Tournament-2017 & a new indoor stadium in the city. Still a long way to go!.
With an aim to extricate the inscrutability of Sports System, Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore announced the launch of National School and College Games to tap talent from every corner of the country. During the ceremony the 2004 Olympic Silver medallist said that the youth of this country needs to be given ample opportunities to showcase their talent.
Star Boxer Vijender Singh said that due to the emergence of Franchise based Leagues in India, other sports are now catching up with the popularity of Cricket & are offering youth options other than Cricket. "Cricket is a sport that everybody loves but other sports are also coming up- like badminton, wrestling & shooting. So it's good to see that," he said.
Women and Sports- An unsuccessful marriage! The long held perception is finally being pulverised by the "Eves" themselves & our patriarchal society is looking at them with a new appreciation for their strengths. Much has been talked & written about this injustice but the success of the women like PV Sindhu has changed the benighted view of our society.
Esteemed swimming coach Peter Gartrell, who is known for his no-nonsense approach, may have cracked the code for success for Indian swimmers in the Olympics after he advocated for Middle distance for Indian swimmers. The Australian has been stationed in the Capital’s Sports Authority of India National Swimming Academy to raise the profile of Indian swimmers.
Just hours before India was to witness the greatest moment in its Football history, Kerala Sports Minister A C Moideen revealed that his government will set up more Football facilities in the state to tap the talent. "If we effectively utilise the infrastructure readied for the World Cup, we will be able to raise the standard of football in Kerala,” he said.
Amidst all the focus of government's "Khelo India" initiative on tapping raw talent & creating a platform for them to shine, para-athletes are still in limbo about their future. But Saachi Munot, a 17-year-old student, has taken this matter in his own hands and has launched a portal thenationspride.com which narrates the stories of their triumph & adversity.
Sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Sunday urged the corporate sector to step forward & take top five Sports Authority of India (SAI) stadiums in the capital under their wings. The 2004 Olympic Silver medallist added that we need professionalism in sports & that the bureaucracy has to take a back seat if we want to emerge as a strong sports nation.
We are a nation of 1.2 billion people but when it comes to sports we lag behind others. Why is it so? Do we lack a sporting culture in this country? Is bureaucratic apathy the reason? How many times have we heard athletes complain about inadequate facilities? Has the time come to make sports compulsory in school curriculum? Watch the video-
Despite the success of Sindhu & Malik at the Rio Olympic, India lags well behind when it comes to producing medals in global sports events. In fact India is the worst sports country in the world if we count the medals won by our athletes & India's population. Athletes are not the problem because we have enough talent pool, so where exactly lies the problem?
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) has, suddenly and disappointingly, put on hold its plans of developing a sports cum leisure entertainment arena HMDA did not receive the permission from government. An official in the HMDA said that the planned arena was designed to make it the one stop destination for sports and games.
On the back of history-maker Jeakson Singh's 1st goal for India in any FIFA event and the brilliant performance of Manipuri players in the FIFA U-17 WC, Manipur’s chief minister Nongthombam Biren Singh proclaimed that his government would be setting up three high-class AstroTurf Football stadiums in the state so that players can play football all year round.
“Arise, awake & stop not till the goal is reached.” The life of Jeakson Singh, India’s 1st ever goal-scorer in FIFA competition, reflects the essence of this famous quote. Who would have imagined in his wildest dreams that a 16-year-old son of a vegetable-seller woman from Manipur’s Thoubal district will one day represent India in a FIFA Under-17 World Cup?
India and Jamaica have signed two pacts on Sports and Health after wide-ranging talks between Indian foreign minister Sushma Swaraj and Jamaican Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister Kamina Johnson Smith went smoothly about the two nations to deepen cooperation in sports and health, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday..
The Centre for Sports Science which is being hailed as one of the best sports science centres in India, was inaugurated by Dr Ranjan R Pai, chairman & MD, Manipal Education & Medical Group in Bengaluru. It is equipped to test sportspersons for their baseline status and will offer sports medicine and sports science consultation to athletes and support staff.
An ordinary village just few hours away from Delhi inhabited by the most common people of India. But there is a spirit that creates a distinction between it & other villages & that positive energy comes from NAZ Foundation\'s Goal program which aims to empower girls personally, socially and economically from underprivileged and socially backward communities.
North-East States- So beautiful that it may leave you nonchalantly awestruck by their picturesque scenery. Though the region is still alienated from the rest of the country bcoz of its unique cultures. But there is one thing that we share & it's our passion for Football. That's why the growth of this sport can help unify our country as a land of “One Race-One Nation”.
Dr Amit Samarth, the 1st Indian to finish Race Across America, said that "we must promote sports culture in the society so that doctors as well as common citizens can stay fit". Sports are not only for professional athletes, ordinary people can indulge in sports activities for the purpose of staying healthy after-all "A healthy body is an abode for a healthy mind".
Archery Association of India (AAI) has suspended Indian archery coach Sunil Kumar for allegedly misbehaving with a female member of the Great Britain team during the Youth World Archery Championship in Argentina. According to reports, AAI has set up an internal committee to probe the incident further against the coach who has written a \"letter of apology\" to the AAI & SAI.
The journey for 35 young footballers from North East India has just begun. Tata Trusts U Dream Football programme is one-of-a-kind skill enhancement programme that offers talented young children a unique opportunity to pursue a career in football. These 35 children represent the aspirations of a generation and hold within this experience the possibility of global recognition.
With the emergence of Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008, the sporting culture in India has witnessed a completely different upsurge in its fan base. It's not only Cricket that has benefited from IPL, other sports like Football & Kabaddi has gone full pedal to the metal with their respective franchise based leagues & turning India into a truly global sports Super-Market.
Andhra Pradesh government will come up with India's 1st adventure sports academy at the picturesque Gandikota in Kadapa & it will be built at a whopping cost of Rs 271 crore. The academy aims to promote adventure sports like camping, survival, rock climbing and aqua sports among the youths and provide a domain for professionals to venture into the adventure tourism sector.
If the latest revision to the National Sports Code gets implemented then ministers, parliamentarians, members of legislative assemblies (MLAs) & bureaucrats will be ineligible to contest key posts in national sports federations & other autonomous sports bodies. In addition to this, about 20% seats would be reserved for athletes while women would get 40% representation.
Not every country can boast about the tagline "Sports Powerhouse" but yet few countries absorb the essence of one particular sport that it's hard to envisage why other countries find it hard to imitate their success on the field. Just like India in Kabaddi & Cricket, Russia is one such country which has excelled in one sport in particular i.e. Gymnastics. But Why?
Asian Football Confederation general secretary Dato Windsor John said that AFC will continue to keep its stance of “one country-one league” while stating that a special decision has to be taken to preserve the best of "heritage clubs" and "modern" ones for the long term benefits of Indian football. At present the I-League & the Indian Super League (ISL) run simultaneously.
Arsene Wenger once termed India as a sleeping giant of world football & following the suit is FIFA president Giani Infantino, who said that “India is a football country now,” after arriving in Kolkata to chair the FIFA Council meeting & attend the U-17 WC final. It's worth noting that the ongoing U-17 FIFA World Cup has become the best attended in the tournament's history.
Kabaddi, India's very own sport, went astray after Britishers captured India and introduced modern games like Cricket and Football to the Indian people. But these are completely different times, Cricket may be the Boss but we have our own Gladiators now playing in "Pro Kabaddi League" which has become the 2nd richest league in India, giving youth a viable career option.
If you follow American and European sports then you might have come across a term "Sports Agent". He is the person who takes care of the financial matters and also negotiates salaries and secures contracts for his professional clients. If you love sports and are good at accounting and possess good communication skills then this unique field certainly suits you.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India, BCCI's short-sighted obstinacy against allowing drug-testing of Indian cricketers by the National Anti Doping Agency (Nada) has put all Indian sports under serious threat, after World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) issued a statement that Nada may lose its accreditation if BCCI continues to create hurdles in NADA's functioning.
Amidst all the optimism surrounding Indian sports, the Athletics Federation of India's decision to suspend Pondicherry, Manipur & Nagaland state athletics bodies for being non-active shows the true state of our sports system. It's dormant & scandalously spiral and India will never ever realize its true potential unless sports bodies come out of their shoddy numbness.
Indian women Cricket captain, Mithali Raj, feels that child marriage can be abolished if girls are are given ample opportunities & are introduced to the sport about which, she says, gave her huge confidence & made her a strong woman. She stressed that it was important for girls to get the opportunity where they become independent women. "Sports is one of the medium".
Assam based Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor Stadium has been transformed into a state-of-the-art sporting facility, adding a modern gym and upgrading the practice venues, for hosting the prestigious AIBA Youth Women's World Boxing Championship from November 19 to 26. It will be the first international boxing championship to be hosted by India after seven years.
New Delhi will host the first "Khelo India School games" in 16 disciplines at its iconic venues. The selection of athletes for each discipline has also been clarified. Top eight from the 63rd SGFI National School Games will be taken apart from four nominations from federation, one each from CBSE and host State apart from two wild card entries for the individual events.
Imagine a top-notch Indian athlete struggling to find a decent job and unemployed for the last nine years! That hapless athlete is Indian Hockey goalkeeper Savita Punia whose heroics in the final helped India break its 13-year old jinx in the Women's Asia Cup. So it's not hard to imagine why parents are skeptical about a young kid pursuing a sports career in India.
Riding on the incredible success of Mary Kom in the Asian Boxing Championships, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) chose the perfect time to release its anthem for the upcoming AIBA Youth Women’s Boxing Championship 2017. The song features Olympic gold medalist Mary Kom as well as the young and aspiring Indian Pugilists who can be seen practicing Shadow Boxing.
The much-awaited premier school competition & PM Narendra Modi's dream sports project "Khelo India" has been postponed by at least a month. According to the reports, the hazardous smog is the real culprit here & the decision was taken to protect the students from the pollution. If the weather permits, the games may be organized in the last month of January, next year.
The 1st sportsman to take charge of India's Sports Ministry, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, has come up with a unique idea to recruit army & police personnel. The 2004 Olympic medalist announced via his twitter account that a month long sports camp will be organized in his own constituency to train aspirants & athletes will be chosen based on their performance on the field.
"PRO SPORT DEVELOPMENT"- An Indian NGO is one of the three winners of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Sport and Active Society Development Grants. The Delhi based NGO was awarded USD 25,000 for their unconditional efforts towards the development of the society through Sports. GetSporty salutes the NGO and hopes that Government adapts the same approach.
J&K Amateur Kabaddi Association will hold a selection trial at MA Stadium in the Boys & Girls categories from 20-22nd November 2017 for the upcoming Junior National Championship which is going to be held at Cuttack, Odisha in December. All the players who are within 20 years of age and with weight below 70 kg in boys & 65 kg in girls section are eligible for participation.
India has a massive population & is fast developing as a sports nation. The emergence of franchise based leagues & their success also indicates that it’s not only about politics or Bollywood that Indians love to discuss over a cup of tea, we love sports as much as anything else. But despite that we are still light years away from being labeled as a sports nation. But why?
Manipur, a tiny state in the North with so much history and a sporting culture that runs so deep that you wonder why this state has produced so many elite athletes like Mary Kom and why the rest of India finds it hard to replicate their passion for the sports. So, it came as no surprise when the president himself labelled Manipur as the "Sports Capital of India".
The newly elected sports minister of India, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, has reiterated that he has plans laid out to change the whole sports structure of India. Speaking to the media, the 2004 Olympic Silver medalist said that India has no dearth of talent and a more pragmatic approach will be adopted to create a soft structure for the junior and the aspiring players.
Corruption has once again tarnished the image of Sports Authority of India after a sealed packet, containing Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 denomination of currency notes, allegedly landed at its doorsteps on Thursday afternoon, leading to the termination of the employment of a woman staff. According to the sources, SAI has set up an internal inquiry panels to reach out to the truth.
All Jammu & Kashmir Gramin Cricket Association will conduct selection trials on November 29 at Bakshi Stadium. The trials will be held to select players for the Indian Zone Championship trophy conducted by All India Gramin Association scheduled to be held in Aurangabad, Maharastra. All the selected players will have to report at Bakshi Stadium on 22nd December 2017.
The Sports Department of Gurgaon will open 8 Sports nurseries in the city to train young prodigies who don't even have access to the basic facilities. These nurseries will train the players in Archery, Athletics, Kabaddi, Boxing, Handball, Hockey, Volleyball & Football. Athletes will also be entitled to a monthly scholarship of Rs 1,500 (age 8-14) & Rs 2,000 (age 15-19).
If there is one sport that has witnessed an unparalleled rise both in popularity as well as in producing quality players in India then the sport is Badminton. That's why the legendary shuttler Prakash Padukone has called for a good education program for the coaches especially in Tier II and Tier III cities to keep them abreast with the latest development in the sport.
Meet this 10-year-old sports prodigy Maxwell “Bunchie who has won the coveted "Sports Illustrated Kids’ 2017 SportsKid of the Year" after some breathtaking performances in football as well as in 100 & 200M races. Unlike toddlers of his age, who spend countless hours in front of TVs playing videos games, this pocket-sized dynamo is madly in love with the grass & the track.
What is a player without a coach? And where would have been the players like Sachin Tendulkar and Saina Nehwal without the presence of their influential mentor in their careers. From the period of Mahabharata to the modern era, there is an untold story behind every remarkable success of a team or an individual athlete. Here is the list of modern Guru Dronacharya-
Gugolath Soumya is just 16-year-old but has already represented India in the under-14, 16 and 19 years AFC championships. Going by society's norms and prejudices, she is already an outcast and for the young girls willing to take sports as a career in her village and state, she is an ultimate protagonist who infuses inspiration in their life with a sword under her feet.
After Central Government's much coveted "Khelo-India" initiative, the Delhi Government on Monday prepared a policy to extend financial support to budding talent. Under the policy, an annual financial support of Rs 2 lakh per annum will be provided to school students up to the age of 14 years, while those above this age would get Rs 3 lakh per annum as support.
What separates an extraordinary athlete from the players playing at the same level? Why some athletes perform quite exceptionally when the odds of winning are completely against them while others just fall to pieces under pressure? Martin Turner, who is a top-notch sports psychologist and expert in human performance under pressure, tries to uncover this great mystery.
India's sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, acted as the motivational speaker for the aspiring athletes after he claimed that India has enough talent pool to produce 100 Usain Bolts if everyone comes together to change India's sports culture. He also said it is imperative to improve sports competition at the school level because that's where the real talent lies.
Afshan Ashiq, who transformed herself completely from pelting stones at the military personnel to becoming the brightest prospect in football in the troubled-valley, has said that sports could be the best medium to de-radicalise the Kashmir youth. “Kashmir has got good (amount) of talent. It would be better if they are motivated to venture into sports", she said.
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has lined up a new year bonanza for the aspiring athletes as the training facilities at all the premier sports complexes in the capital are all set to be improved in a bid to give young athletes a chance to train harder and smarter. The decisions were taken during a meeting of the Authority's Sports Management Board (SMB) on Tuesday.
The world is full of incredible stories where a person achieves unbelievable things despite facing seemingly insurmountable adversities. The story of Pankaj Singh, a Rugby player, is nothing short of a Hollywood script. His father is a rickshaw driver & despite his poor financial background, he is living his dream & has already represented India in an international event.
Long after Michael Jordan hung up his high-tops in 2003, the former Chicago Bulls man still leads the pack of the Highest-Paid Athletes Of All Time. The 6-time NBA Champion earned a whopping $1.85 billion till 2017, followed by Tiger Woods, who is ranked 2nd with $1.7 billion in career earnings with Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus & Michael Schumacher making the top-5.
Sports is perhaps one of the few career fields where the pursuer can enjoy a famed life that the rest can only dream about. But not everybody is tailored-made for this field & only few achieve big success. That's why education in sports serves as a soothing balm for those sports enthusiasts who couldn't become professional athlete. Here is the list of top sports colleges-
India and Japan have joined hands for the long-term cooperation in the field of Judo & other sports in the run-up to and beyond 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Under this scheme, elite Judo coaches from Japan will train the Indian aspiring Judo athletes and coaches. While Sports minister Rajyavardhan Rathore said events like this will boost the relations between the two countries.
Eight Bikers from 4 different zones of India undertook a unique approach to raise awareness for sports & sports academies in the country. The Bikers will travel along the Indian coasts throughout the country with an aim to raise more than 2 crores collectively. The fund will be used for 4 academies owned by PT Usha, Yogeshwar Dutt, Mary Kom & Prakash Padukone respectively.
The 2008 Olympic 10m air rifle Gold medalist Abhinav Bindra has called for a more subtle approach in providing support to the athletes if the country wants to produce top athletes without any hiccup. Mr. Bindra was speaking at the launch of Excellence in Learning & Mastering of Sports & Physical Literacy, of which he will be one of the kingpins along with Pulela Gopichand.
Frez-Albrecht, a deaf and a legally blind swimmer who was disqualified once because she did not make it to the starting blocks in time, has come up with a unique idea to remove the disadvantages that the deaf swimmers suffer during a swimming meet. Her approach is based on three LED tube lights indicating when to start and jump into the pool for the race.
Chandigarh Hockey Association will conduct trials to select players for the 8th Sub-Junior Women (Division A) National Hockey Championships which is scheduled to be held on December 22 at the Sector 42 Chandigarh Hockey Stadium. All the players born on or after January 1, 2002, and who are registered with Hockey Chandigarh are eligible for the participation in the trials.
The Sports Authority of India will be renamed to make it more look like an sports organization as India's sports minister indicated that the word "Authority" has no place in Sports as it is all about services. The 2004 Olympian, Rajyavardhan Rathore, also indicated that he was working to shift sports from government to professionals to make it more lean and professional.
If you think superheroes are the thing of comics and a script for Hollywood directors then you are mistaken to some extent. Some sports athletes show the character and strength that is beyond the capacity of a normal human being. There are innumerable stories filled with passion and herculean efforts where an athlete won despite facing some insurmountable obstacles.
The Education Department of Jammu and Kashmir has announced to provide boarding and lodging facilities to the players participating in the selection trials for the J&K T-20 cricket team, an official spokesman said here on Monday. The announcement has come as a big relief for the participants as earlier, the players were expected to arrange for accommodations by themselves.
More good news for students aspiring to pursue a career in sports as Delhi Government announced that the students in Government schools in the capital will now be able to get free coaching in their favorite sport. The scheme is aimed at giving ample opportunities to youth in sports and also ensure optimum usage of playgrounds which Govt rented out to academies last year.
Star Sports India network was chosen as the broadcast and production partner for the upcoming Khelo India School Games, the Ministry of Sports & Youth Affairs announced on Monday. The Star, biggest broadcaster in India by virtue of covering sports in India, bagged the rights for the next five years & till 2022. The Ministry didn't reveal the financial details of the deal.
J&K has no dearth of talent, it's only the opportunities that have impeded the growth of youth in the valley for ages & the success of players like Parvez Rasool has proved that given the platform, they too can rub their shoulders with the very best. Though Cricket remains the best-supported sport in the valley but its football that has given the state its biggest cheer-
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) will conduct Sports and Selection trials for the aspiring athletes under its SAI Training Centres Scheme (STC) and Centre of Excellence Scheme (COE) in various Individual and team events. The trials for various age groups will be held from January 16-18 at Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE), Kariavattom, Kerala.
Aanchal Thakur entered into the history books after she clinched a Bronze medal in the coveted Alpine Ejder 3200 Cup organized by the Federation Internationale de Ski. Aanchal, who hails from a small village in Manali, won the medal in the slalom race category and this is also the first instance that a Skier from India won a medal in any International skiing event.
What every aspiring athlete dream about other than imagining himself hitting the enigmatic heights in his sports career? Though the efforts and the dedication have no substitute for achieving something great, it's the dream of every athlete to be trained by a coach who knows how to mold and nurture a raw talent into world-beaters. Surjit Hockey Academy is one such place-
Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, the top-ranked Indian Table Tennis player in the world, has set his sights on winning a gold at this year's Commonwealth Games and breaking into the top 20. Sathiyan, who also holds an engineering degree, enjoyed the best season in 2017 as a professional Table Tennis player where he won Spanish Open in November, his second IITF Pro Tour title of the career.
Sports sector is one of the fastest growing industries not only in India but across the world. The sports sector is worth around 750 Billion dollars and in India alone, this industry is expected to grow at 35% for the next 10 years or so. That's why if you follow sports but couldn't become the athlete you wanted, a job in sports sector can be an exciting option for you-
The Poker Sports League, a franchise-based sports tournament, will be conducting trials to select players to become a part of Season 2 of the league. The trials will be conducted in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Goa, and all the players who are interested are required to reach the venue an hour before the tournament starts along with an ID proof. (ANI
Why should aspiring athletes suffer from the lack of information? Why should they be deprived of the opportunities that can help them realize their dreams? Amid all the talks of discrepancies in our sports system, let's not forget that the right & precise information also play an important part in an athlete's career. GetSporty is the platform that helps bridge that gap-
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has joined hands with Sports Authority of India (SAI) to find the next generation of footballers to represent India in junior international events to be held this year. The latest scouting project will be conducted in Dubai on January 26, 2018. Only aspiring athletes born between 2001-2003 will be eligible for the trials.
India's Olympic record is the worst in the world in terms of medals per head. Is this because of India's sport system that thwarts our athletes from reaching their full potential? But it's quite ironic that at major sports events India is represented by the people who don't even have the access to most of sports resources. So why is India so bad at sport?
Are you passionate about sports? Do you follow a team through thick and thin and re-define the forgotten word 'loyalty' through your utter dedication. Most of us would answer in yes, meaning there lives a broken dream inside all of us. But your dreams are not dead even if you couldn't become an elite athlete because a job in sports can give you another shot at your dreams-
Sports Parenting in India has never been easy. Here is an insight into the perils of sports parenting.
Though India has produced many sports stars whose success reached far enough into the hearts of people beyond our country, Hockey legend Sandeep Singh is the only sportsperson to deliver a speech at Cambridge University. The Ex-Indian captain, on whose life a film is being made in Bollywood, said he feels extremely grateful to be given the chance to inspire the people.
The sky is the limit for PV Sindhu. After being named as India's flag bearer for the Commonwealth Games, the 22-year-old Indian Shuttler has been named in Forbes' prestigious "30 under 30 list for 2018." The honor came as no surprise for the Rio Olympic Silver medalist as she rose to career-best World No. 2 and won two titles, India and Korea Open titles.
The Kerala State Athletics Association's website 'www.keralaathletics.org' was found hacked earlier this week, PI Babu, secretary, KSSA, said. Hosted by a local IT firm, the website was breached more than once as the hackers deleted photos of athletes and also copied the Aadhar numbers that go with the registration. The KSSA is contemplating to file the police complaint.
Legendary Basketball head-coach John wooden summed it up like this- A Coach is someone who can give correction without resentment. He couldn't have been more precise in his subtle judgment about the role of a coach in the life of an athlete. A good-coach can mould an average talent into a world-beater. Here are 12 Things to look for in a Sports Coach for Your Kid -
The 42nd State junior basketball championships got underway at the Punalur Government HSS floodlit courts on Tuesday. Indian International players such as Sejin Mathew, Jerome Prince, R. Sreekala and Ann Mary Zacharia are the main attraction with players training at the academy in Noida, also taking participation in this tournament. Kottayam are the defending champions.
Red Bull Tashan is back and this time it's bigger and better. This is a competitive Kabaddi Tournament and is open to all college and club players between the ages 16 and 19. With the help of this tournament, Red Bull aims to reach the Grassroot level and tap into the unique talent. The event is being organized under the aegis of Pro Kabaddi League team Puneri Paltan.
In a first of its kind project, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) will be providing financial support to 31 talented athletes to constitute professional teams that will represent Navi Mumbai at state & national level competitions. All the players will be awarded a monthly stipend of INR 15,000 along with sports kits & training in kabaddi, kho-kho & Shooting Ball.
No Athlete appeared for Saturday's day-long selection trials of East Singhbhum District Athletics Association (WSDAA) at Tinplate Sports Complex near Golmuri. After this debacle, the District athletics organization informed that they have no choice but to form a team for the senior state athletics championship in Chatra based on athletics' performance in the past one year.
Sports Authority of Jharkhand will set up its 1st residential & day boarding centres in Bokaro at Chandankyari High (Plus-II) School. SAI is also planning to add more such academies in different parts of the city to give young talent an opportunity to showcase their talent. The organization will also be holding trials from May 12 to select players for the academy.
Thanks to the stupendous success of Indian Premier League (IPL), India is now home to many successful franchise-based Sports tournaments. The next-in-line could be Indian Carrom League (ICL), which is a cherished dream of Ilavazhaki, one of the most talented carrom players in India. She told the media that she is working hard to organize a tournament in the next 5 years.
Delhi University has started the registration process for the admission under Sports Quota for the undergraduate course at all departments from May 15. The eligible candidates will have to complete the graduation process by 7th June, while the Trials for the various courses under Sports Quota are expected to begin by the end of the 3rd week in June.
Delhi Soccer Association (DSA) will organize a football camp to select talented players for Delhi Sub- Junior Girls Football team. The trials will be held from May 26 to 28 at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium in the morning session from 8. 00 am to 10.00 am. The players born on 1.1.2003 to 31.12.2005 are eligible to participate in the selection trials camp.
St Stephen’s College will conduct its Sports Trials in 10 disciplines from June 15 with Lawn Tennis trials for men continue till 30 June. Except for Swimming and Shooting, all the trials will be conducted separately for men and women. All the selected candidates will have to appear for Sports Interviews scheduled to take place on July 5, 09:00 AM onward.
Tamil Nadu based Pro Kabaddi League franchise Tamil Thalaivas will be holding a slew of on-ground activities to make every Tamilian familiar with the ever-present sport. The schedule of events features Children’s Kabaddi Challenge, where 1 lakh students will play in a knockout format tournament, while Corporate Kabaddi Fest will be held in Chennai in the 3rd week of August.
Hima Das created history on Thursday after winning India's first ever Gold medal in any track event at the IAAF World Under-20 Athletics Championships in Tamper, Finland. The 18-year-old, who hails from Assam & is the daughter of a rice farmer, started slow but her blazing run in the final 80M saw her overtaking three rivals as she clocked 51.46 secs to claim the top spot.
Delhi University has witnessed an incredible 408 football aspirants picked up under its Sports Quota system, out of it 35 being women. India's 1st love, Cricket is only the 4th most popular sport amongst the applicants with 260 final selections. While national sport, Hockey is still languishing behind in the pecking order, coming at 7th with only 125 candidates selected.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has set-up a special Task Force to develop Cricket in the North-East. For the first time, representatives from the six states are set to field their separate teams in the upcoming season of Ranji Trophy, and with just one ground in the North-East, the Task Force must find a way to develop the infrastructure in the rugged terrain.
The Railway Recruitment Cell, West Central Railway in the Jabalpur area has issued a notification to select candidates via Sports Quota. The last date to apply for the job is August 10, 2018. All the eligible applicants will be assessed through trials and the selected candidates will have to submit a 5 years service bond at the time of appointment.
Cricket embroiled in yet another controversy after News1 India reported that Akram Saifi, who is working as a Manager at BCCI, takes cash from cricketers to book their place in the UP team of various age categories. While 3 cricketers told the channel that some high-profile selectors of Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association have asked money for selection in the team as well.
India is a vast country where most of the major Sports are played by all the sections of the society. But still, we are always identified only as a one-sport-nation in the world. But time & time again we have proved that we are more than capable of producing world-class athletes other than the breed only aiming for an oval-shaped field. But why Cricket is so big in India?
Five talented young paddlers from Gujarat have been selected under Khelo India Talent Identification Development scheme. The players, Manush Shah, Ishaan Hingorani, Kaushal Bhatt, Chitrax Bhatt and Filzahfatema Kadri, all selected after impressing the most during the selection trials held in Indore, will now be groomed at SAI academy in Kolkata.
South Central Railway Recruitment cell has issued Job Notifications for recruitment of 21 Sports Personnel under Sports Quota system. The eligible candidates who are willing to apply must do so on or before August 21, 2018. However, for the North-East States and few other states, the last date is September 05, 2018. For full details, please visit GetSporty.
Odisha Cricket Association will be holding a Selection-Camp to select players for the upcoming Ranji 2018-19 season. The camp will start on July 27 in Cuttack with 128 players rubbing shoulders against each other for the limited slots available. The trials will be conducted in different phases, with 34 players in the 1st & 94 in the 2nd phase set to take part in the camp.
Two women Taekwondo players have moved to High Court for direction to include their names in the list of players who would represent India in the upcoming 18th Asian Games. The players, Purva Dattatray Dixit & Kashish Malik, have won numerous accolades in their career, and their omission raised many eyebrows. The court has listed the matter for tomorrow for further hearing.
The Delhi High Court on Friday appointed the secretary of Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs as one-man panel for reviewing the selection of sportspersons to represent India in Taekwondo in the upcoming 18th Asian Games. The decision came after two Taekwondo players moved to HC seeking direction to include their names in the list of players for the Asian Games.
The Ranga Reddy District Athletics Association will be organizing a selection trial camp for Under-14, 16, 18 and Under-20 age-group boys and girls at GMC Balayogi Athletics Stadium from 8 am here on Sunday 29, 2018. The selected athletes will be participating in the upcoming 29th South Zone Championship, which will be held on August 18 and 19.
When searching for a sports academy for their precious child, the biggest obstacle that a parent find is the problem of plenty. For every one sport, chances are that the parents will end up with a handful of a list claiming to be the best Sports club or Academies in the concerned Sport. So how do parents decide which one is the best for their precious child!
Renowned research university Bennett University conducted Sports Trials for its new batch in the various disciplines this past week. Freshers flocked in numbers to participate in the trials which were held in various disciplines like Basketball, Table Tennis, & Badminton. Radio Mirchi's famous RJ Naved was in attendance & urged the youth to be cautious with their strength.
The organizing committee of the AsianGames has denied the Yachting Association of India permission to hold a selection trial after other groups raised objections, indicating any such move would hand the Indians an unfair advantage heading into the event which begins in 10 days. The decision has put the participation of Indian sailors in the women’s 49er FX category in jeopardy.
In a bid to avoid the recurrence of the episode involving Sushil Kumar & Narsingh Yadav over the 74 kg men’s freestyle spot, the wrestling federation of India lays guidelines to the wrestlers to earn Olympic berths. In this new set-up, every wrestler will give trials before the World Championships, & whoever wins the quota at the qualifying events will be sent to the Olympics.
Kabaddi find itself in deep trouble after former Indian Captain Honnappa Gowda filed a petition at the Delhi High Court, accusing the selection committee of taking huge cash incentives to select players for both Mens & Women team for the Asain Games 2018. Delhi high court said in its verdict that all the players must be put through trials upon their return from the games.
The Delhi High Court has ordered a fresh round of Kabaddi trials after it was claimed that the players picked for the Asian Games weren't selected properly on merits. According to the reports, the trial will pit the Asian Games-bound players against those picked from all over the country. The schedule of the trials will be posted on all the state kabaddi associations' website.
Indian U-20 National Football team sculpted a historic day for the country after beating Argentina 2-1 in the COTIF Cup 2018 in Spain on Monday. After getting humbled by Murcia (2-0) and Mauritania (3-0)in their previous encounters, the young stalwarts of India showed a lot of grit to surge to a 2-0 lead despite playing with 10-men for the most part of the second half.
With the love and support for Kabaddi exploding to new heights in recent years, the sports group of Madhya Pradesh have launched a Kabaddi League in the state which will run on a yearly basis. This year, the tournament is being held at Abhay Prashal stadium, with 8 teams from Indore, Ujjain, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Rewa Sagar & Khandwa participating in the event.
According to a former India coach, the main culprit behind the downfall of recurve archery in India is the flawed selection policy. The coach said that India must revert back to its former criterion where Archers needed to go through several rounds of trials, while as per the current system, there's only one round where anyone who shoots better in 12-16 arrows gets picked.
In a major announcement, Spain's coveted Football League La Liga announced that it has stricken a milestone deal with Facebook which will allow the viewers in the Indian sub-continent to watch every game over the next three seasons for free on the social network. The social network giant beat the competition from Sony network who right to broadcast La Liga between 2014 & 2018.
The long-awaited Centre of Excellence Archery center, which will be a top state-of-the-art facility and is being set-up at a cost of Rs 3 crore, will be launched on Nov 15, sports department officials said. The Chief coach Mahendra Singh said all formalities had been cleared for the launch of the center that is set to come up at the trap shooting range at the mega sports complex.
Ten differently-abled Table Tennis players filed a petition in the Delhi High Court, seeking its help to include their names in the final list of players participating in Indonesia 2018 Asian Para Games, to be held in October. According to the petition, despite their selection in the trials, Table tennis federation of India has omitted their names from the final list of players.
In what could be a game changer for applicants seeking admission in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), the acclaimed Universit may introduce admission through Sports Quota. The University Administration has stated that under the signed between the Human Resource Development ministry and the university, it is working on a proposal to introduce a so-called sports quota.
Indian Kabaddi captain Ajay Thakur feels that behind India's shoddy performance at the Asian Games 2018, are the factors, leading up to the start of the games, which affected team's performance in Jakarta. A clearly dejected Thakur told Express that lack of transparency in selection trials and lack of practice games compounded the misery for the players.
At one point giving up on his precious dream, to that utopian moment when Manjit Singh Chahal finally proved that victory indeed belongs to those who are ready to persevere the most in their life. He won a gold in the men’s 800 m category in the Asian Games 2018 and that victory is not only his but belongs to all the indomitable will, who have that one last race left in them.
India clinched 69 medals in the recently concluded Asian Games 2018. But Bihar, who has a population of around 11 crores and is the third most populous state in India, sent just two players to Jakarta. The biggest challenge for the athletes in this state is the lack of infrastructure and trained coaches, and players are forced to train in pathetic conditions.