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...
“Pickleball doesn’t demand much but offers a lot of values to us…….”
with Kasturi Vighne DOB: 16th September 1992 State: Maharashtra City: Mumbai Club: Anmol Kasturi Vighne was an active sportsperson in her school. She represented her school in Football. Throwball, Handball etc. But once in college, she lost almost all contacts with sports. But being a sports lover, one thing that she terribly missed after school was playing sports at competitive level. “When I...
NBA comes to India; Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers will play two pre-season games in Mumbai on 4th and 5th October
The National Basketball Federation (NBA)- India announced that the first-ever NBA game will be held in India on 4th and 5th October, 2019. This will feature NBA sides Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers who will play two pre-season at the Dome, NSCI, SVP Stadium in Mumbai. As part of Reliance Foundation’s Education and Sports For All (ESA) initiative, NBA has...
“Pickleball has given me a specific direction in life…….”
with Anand Kumar Singh DOB: 20th February 1982 State: Bihar City: Patna Club: Bihar Pickleball Association Anand Singh has been one of the pillars of Bihar Pickleball since 2014. It was that time when the selection for the 4th National Pickleball Championship was undergoing in Patna. Anand took part in the trials and performed exceptionally well. Though he had no such experience in...
“Pickleball has further strengthened the bonding with my father…….”
with Drishika Kasat DOB: 11th August 2003 State: Maharashtra City: Mumbai Club: Anmol “The person behind my introduction to Pickleball is my father. Being an amazing player himself, he is determined to make me a better player each day.” Drishika Kasat could not stop thanking his father for bringing the game to her. She feels that this game has made their bonding even stronger. “My...