“Pickleball is now a ritual and a routine every night from 9-11…….”
with Rajeev Kasat DOB: 29th December 1969 State: Maharashtra City: Mumbai Club: Anmol “My daughter, Drishika was the reason I took Pickleball seriously. I have always yearned to see her grow and improve considering her immense potential. As a player, I am able to guide her better and, in this process, trying to improve my game as well.” Rajeev Kasat plays this dual role...
He is not the latest ‘Usain Bolt’- Netizens didn’t go berserk as Kambala racer Nishant Shetty broke Srinivas Gowda’s record
After Srinivas Gowda’s sensational run in a Kambala race,netizens quickly drew to the conclusion that he is India’s Usain Bolt. Two days later another Kambala runner Nishant Shetty recorded 143 metre in just 13.68 seconds. But this time social media showed maturity by not going crazy about the achievement. SRINIVAS GOWDA Srinivas Gowda, a construction worker from Karnataka’s Moodabidri, took...
“I find Pickleball more exciting than other sports that I play…….”
with Shresta L Ram DOB: 22nd July 2005 State: Karnataka City: Bangalore Club: KSPA Shresta L Ram recently won two major medals in the 3rd Indian Open 2020 at Jaipur and thus made a name for himself. The young boy with exceptional flair is certainly a bright prospect for Pickleball in India. Shresta is a student of 9th standard at National Hill View Public...
Badminton history: Name hunt, fascinating facts and its Indian association
Badminton has a rich history which is said to have developed in the 17th century. It was during that time a recreational sport was played in many European countries that was known as Battledore and Shuttlecock (Battledore was the older form of raquet). The activity involved two players hitting a feathered shuttlecock back and forth with a bat. Some historians believe...
“Pickleball has helped me to gain recognition amongst the best players…….”
with Shreejit Nair DOB: 29th July 1998 State: Maharashtra City: Mumbai Club: JMDYC Being a typical Mumbai boy, Cricket ran in blood of Shreejit Nair. He played Cricket from childhood and grew up with a dream to play professional Cricket. And true to his thoughts, Shreejit now plays Cricket for Mumbai Cricket Association. But now there is another sport that keeps him occupied....
Pushball – the long-forgotten game of pushing-around-the-ball
A huge ball with a diameter of around 6 ft is placed in the middle of a field. Two opposing teams lines up on their individual goal lines on opposite ends of the field. At the sound of a whistle, each player of both the teams rush to the huge ball and try to push it into the opponent’s...
Messi wins 500 games for FC Barcelona; enters history book again
Lionel Messi has become the first player to record 500 wins in the history of Spanish Club Football. He reached this record when FC Barcelo had a 5-0 victory against Leganés in the Copa del Rey at Camp Nou. Messi is now at the top of the ranking of wins, ahead of second placed Xavi Hernández who has 476...
“Pickleball has improved my patience and that is helping in playing the net game quite accurately…….”
with Aditya Ruhela DOB: 19th April 2002 State: Rajasthan City: Jaipur Club: VDN Club Aditya Ruhela is just 18. He is undecided about his future with Pickleball. But presently Aditya, who is also a Lawn Tennis player, is taking Pickleball seriously. “I have been playing Tennis quite for sometime but Pickleball has helped me in my life. It has made me more patient and...
Women all the way- Sailor Nethra Kumanan and Footballer Bala Devi set example with their extra-ordinary feat
Indian women sportsperson proved their mettle once again as Nethra Kumanan becomes the first Indian to win a Sailing World Championship medal and Bala Devi is set to become the first Indian woman footballer to play professional Football. NETHRA KUMANAN Chennai-based sailor Nethra Kumanan became the first Indian woman to win a World Championship medal when she clinched a bronze in...
Kobe Bryant dies in a helicopter crash, leaves the world in shock
Kobe Bryant, a true legend and inspiration to many. Basketball master Kobe Bryant, at just 41, died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California when he was flying for a youth Basketball game with his daughter Gianna Bryant. His daughter of 13 also died in the same accident. Seven other people who were there in the helicopter also did not...