To be or not to be? India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie faces several criticism and controversy
India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie in an Asia/Oceania group encounter is in a fix. In the nine months since the tie was announced, it has faced diplomatic, political and administrative quandary. In the second week of February, after India were relegated to the zone group by losing the World Group play-offs to Italy, the India-Pakistan tie in an Asia/Oceania group...
“I thought of forming the Mumbai City Association because district associations are much needed for legitimately spreading Pickleball in the society…….”
with Om Kubal DOB: 19th March 1996 State: Maharashtra City: Mumbai “I never make time for sports; it is my day to day life. I eat, sleep and repeat sports. It is like morning Shooting, afternoon Coaching, evening Pickleball and night Chess. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are my breaks.” Om Kubal is just 23, but being young did not stop him from...
26/11 is a past; now for Praveen Ironman Teotia its only ‘Run, Run and Run’
When Sportsavour last met Praveen Teotia, he signed off by saying, “Pain is there, it will always be there. But overcoming it is the greatest challenge. Success reduces all the pain…both mentally and physically.” Two years have passed in between and in these two years, Praveen Teotia has courageously faced all challenges and bravely conquered those. Today, he is one...
“Pickleball is so rejuvenating, it is like meditation for me…….”
with Sachin Shri Patil DOB: 28th November, 1976 State: Maharashtra City: Mumbai Club: JMD Sachin Shri Patil is a businessman; a man who has been into fashion industry quite for sometime. It is always a busy day for him when time flies; 24 hours in a day seems to be fairly less for his profession. But in those 24 hours there is always...
India now has a male Wushu World Champion- Praveen Kumar wins gold in Sanghai
Praveen Kumar made history as he became the first Indian man to win a gold medal at the Wushu World Champion held at Sanghai. Wushu Sanda is a martial art which combines full-contact kickboxing, including close range punches and kicks, with wrestling, takedowns, throws, sweeps and kick catches. Praveen Kumar is the second Indian to win gold at World...
“Pickleball is a perfect sport for women; we are trying to build a strong women’s team in Bihar…..”….”
with Ranjan Gupta DOB: 1st January 1971 State: Bihar City: Patna “Pickleball is not only a game, it is a life changer. I will give 10 out of 10 to Pickleball.” Ranjan Gupta, the Secretary of Bihar Pickleball Association, feels that Pickleball is a game that inspires to do something different in life. It is a ‘Mantra’- the number of times it is...
Indiana Pacers defeats Sacramento Kings in the first-ever NBA match played in India
In the first-ever NBA match played in India, Indiana Pacers edged past Sacramento Kings 132-131 in a thrilling contest. Played at the NSCI Dome in Mumbai, the match was played in extra time after it ended in a draw at the end of 4th quarter. After the regulation time ended at 118-118, the match was decided in the extra five...
“Pickleball has pushed all other sports in the backseat for me…….”
with Bidhyut Bibhash Choudhury DOB: 19th December 1994 State: Maharashtra City: Mumbai Club: JMD “Who doesn’t like an opportunity to compete at a high level. Be it any sport; Pickleball has surely helped me a lot and gives you hope that you can succeed at it.” Bidhyut Bibhash Choudhury used to play Cricket and Football; sport has always been a keen part of his...
“Pickleball should reach more districts; till now most state organizations have reached only 10% of their districts…….”
with Rahul Anil Wani DOB: 18th April 1987 State: Maharashtra City: Badlapur Rahul Wani dashed into sport as a player at the age of 12; approximately 21 years ago. Starting from Throwball, Netball, Handball to Volleyball, Basketball and even Fencing, his tread is long and fearsome. To follow so many unconventional sports and that too in India, requires much guts with little...
From state, national and even Olympic champions – Khorshed Bhathena taught the art of Swimming through 51 illustrious coaching years
In September 2016, when multiple Olympic medallist Michael Klim visited India to launch his skin care brand, he and his sister specially remembered to visit a special person in the maximum city of Mumbai. The 81-year old lady was Khorshed Bhathena, to whom Klim dedicated an exceptional message- 'What I am today is because of you'. Khorshed Bhathena was a...