Boxing great Manny Pacquiao retires from sport to follow his political dream
World Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao made the announcement of his retirement by saying that this was the end of the line for him from what he called the "greatest sport in the world", so that he can get into the ring for 'the biggest fight of his career'. Born in abject poverty, Manny Pacquiao was the fourth child of his...
Anirban Lahiri focuses to start afresh a new season on the PGA Tour
When Anirban Lahiri rings the bell to a brand-new season on the PGA Tour, he will undoubtedly be focused to the hilt at the first tee box of the Sanderson Farms Championship. But going in there has been a quiet reflection as well. Without getting into the plethora of emotions the Lahiris have been through this year due to...
India gets its first Sports Arbitration Centre to fast track disputes in the sports sector
India finally has its own Sports Arbitration Centre. Gujarat is now home to the first Sports Arbitration Centre of India. Inaugurated by Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, the Sports Arbitration Centre will serve as an independent body that will fast track disputes in the sports sector. According to Rijiju, the body is sure to have "a far-reaching impact" and will...
Shiva Thapa: The 5-time Asian Boxing Champion gears up for his 2nd World Boxing medal
Shiva Thapa, who hails from a small Assamese village, is a significant character in Indian Boxing. Already a 2-time Olympian, Thapa is eyeing to become the first Indian male boxer to win his second medal in World Championship. Son of Padam Thapa and Goma Thapa, Shiva Thapa is the youngest of 6 siblings. His father worked as a Karate instructor...
Indian women’s cricket team end Australia’s 26-match winning streak by registering their highest chase in ODI
The Indian women created history; with their win at Harrup Park in Mackay, India not only ended Australia's record of 26-match win but also registered their highest ODI run chase. The Australian women's team posted a total of 264-9 of 50 overs after winning the toss and electing to bat first. Ashleigh Gardner and Beth Mooney scored 57 and...
Gobar Goho, the ‘Wrestling Prince from Calcutta’, whose name now only stands as one of the lanes of North Kolkata
Bengalis are often dubbed as lazy, who are more known for their brains than their brawn. So, it comes as a shock when we hear that a Bengali once ruled the Wrestling world. He was Jatindra Charan Guho, aka, Gobar Goho. It was the day of Doljatra (Holi) - 13th of March, 1892- when Ramcharan Goho and his wife...
Prime Volleyball League- the private league that aims to search the best talents without Federation’s support
The Prime Volleyball League is hoping to be the first functional league in the country which does not have the backing of the national Federation responsible for Volleyball. The League is trying to pull off what could be an unprecedented development for the organisation of sports leagues in India. Baseline Ventures had partnered with the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI)...
FIFA sends invitation to its member Federations to discuss on biennial Men’s World Cup
FIFA will hold discussions with its member Federations, Football clubs, leagues, and the players' unions, at the end of this month, to discuss on organizing a biennial Men's World Cup. The world governing body of Football, FIFA, is pushing to organize a Men's World Cup, after every couple of years, thereby halving the previous duration of four years between editions....
One of the greatest finishers of Football, Jimmy Greaves laughed and lived aplenty
James Peter Greaves, one of the greatest England and Tottenham striker passed away in the early hours of 19th September 2021. Jimmy Greaves, as he was better known, was 81. Jimmy Greaves, who netted 44 times in 57 appearances for England, had an incredible strike rate and scored a record 356 goals in England's top flight. The record still stands. Greaves...
Manika Batra-TTFI tussle continues- The ace paddler left out of the squad for Asian Championship
Manika Batra, who earlier made match fixing allegations against national coach and received show cause notice from TTFI, is now being left out of the Indian squad for Asian Championship for not attending the national camp in Sonepat. The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) announced the team for the ITTF-Asian Championships at Doha from September 28 to October 5....