“Pickleball is not just an ordinary game, it develops social bonding with huge element of fitness and skill …….”
with Chetan Sanil DOB: 28th March 1971 State: Maharashtra City: Mumbai Club: Jal Mangal Deep Youth Club (JMDYC) An Indian Air Force veteran, who had served the nation for 20 years, has found his childhood days in Pickleball. Chetan Sanil, the man who has been instrumental in making Pickleball a source of community development in his residential complex, remembers those days when he...
Khelo India Youth Games 2020- Maharashtra emerge champion for the second straight time, Haryana follows to finish second
Maharashtra emerged champion with a whooping 256 medals in the 3rd edition of Khelo India Youth Games to retain its supremacy for the second straight time. Haryana finished second with 200 medals and Delhi finished at the 3rd position with 122 medals. The celebration of sports for the nation’s youth- Khelo India Youth Games- came to a glorious end amidst...
Australian Open 2020 starts amidst bushfire smoke, climate crisis shadowing other sporting events as well
This is not the first time that soaring temperature is a matter of worry for the first Tennis Grand Slam of the year. But this time temperature along with bushfire smoke is an added worry for the players in Australian Open 2020. Hopefully the air quality in Melbourne will improve in the coming weekend. But climate crisis is a...
“Pickleball has given me a chance to get away from a lethargic life on weekends…….”
with Mihir Khandelwal DOB: 23rd January 1981 State: Maharashtra City: Mumbai Club: Khar Gymkhana For Mihir Khandelwal Pickleball is an opportunity to play competitive sport post 35; its also a chance to get away from a lethargic life on weekends; to him Pickleball is the cause to hit the gym and remain fit. “Watching the idiot box on weekends was a habit for me...
“Pickleball comes naturally to me, when played with passion anyone can excel in it…….”
with Shakuntala Devnani DOB: 24th December State: Maharashtra City: Mumbai Club: Khar Gymkhana Shakuntala Devnani is playing Pickleball almost from its induction into the scheme of Khar Gymkhana. In November 2017, the Women Power Empowerment Committee of Khar Gymkhana organised a two-day workshop on Pickleball for the women members of the club. The intention was to introduce a new sport to women through which...
After Esow Alben its Ronaldo Singh, Indian juniors cyclists claiming no. 1 spot to make their mark in world Cycling
In March 2019 Esow Alben created history by becoming the first Indian to clinch the number one position in Men's Sprint and Keirin on the UCI Ranking. 10 months later, Ronaldo Singh is ranked No. 1 in all junior sprinting events while the Indian Team is also at No 1 position in Junior Team Sprint Event. Junior cyclist Laitonjam Ronaldo...
Sweety Kumari speeds from Bihar’s Nawada to become the International Young Player of Women’s Rugby
“The Young Player category resulted in some of the most diverse nominations, over a dozen names being put forward from more than 10 different countries. All of our nominees made a major impact on the game having started their careers at clubs or schools but only one began after forming her own team.......” This is what Scrumqueens- the online home...
“Pickleball refreshes the mind, relieves any pent up emotions and help in developing a fresh outlook…….”
“Pickleball brings a positive outlook to life. It refreshes the mind, relieves any stress or pent up emotions and helps in developing a positive and fresh outlook everytime I play......” Elaine Shallcross DOB: 10th July 1955 Place of Birth: Manchester England Residence: Longridge Lancashire First Club: Hua Hin International Pickleball Club, Thailand Pickleball has become a huge part of her life over...
Koneru Humpy outclasses Lei Yingjie to become the World Rapid Chess Champion of 2019
Koneru Humpy is the new World Rapid Chess Champion. The Indian Grandmaster claimed the title after drawing the Armageddon game against Lei Tingjie of China in Moscow. Humpy won the 12th and final round game against another Chinese Tang Zhongyi, to force the tie breaker against Tingjie. “When I started my first game on Day III, I did not imagine...
“Pickleball has been instrumental in instigating the value of partnership in my life…….”
with Vicky Chugh DOB: 4th April 1978 State: Maharashtra City: Mumbai Club: Khar Gymkhana Vicky Chugh moved back to India from the US in 2010. After working for long hours in the States, his health deteriorated. So he joined Khar Gymkhana for getting involved in varied physical activities. “I tried to hit the gym but was not enjoying much. One day Dr Neil...