“Pickleball is an extraordinary game that takes everyone by surprise…….”
with Aditi Jagtap DOB: 23rd February 2002 State: Maharashtra City: Aurangabad Club: Aurangabad Pickleball Club Aditi Jagtap is a sportsman in heart, likes to play any type of sport but loves to play Pickleball. An extremely talented woman player, she is believed to become one of the stars of Indian Pickleball and take this game much forward in India. “Initially when I started playing...
Aishwarya Pissay rode past all roads to become the first Indian to win a world title in Motorsports
“It’s absolutely overwhelming. I am out of words.” Aishwarya Pissay’s out of word performance in the just concluded FIM Baja World Cup made her the first-ever Indian to claim a world title in Motorsports. The 23-year old from Bengaluru emerged as the eventual winner with 65 points overall after four rounds of the championship; the last round being held in...
“Pickleball has given me so many things that I never dreamt of…….”
with Sachin Mandrekar DOB: 8th August 1971 State: Maharashtra City: Mumbai Club: Club MK and Anmol Society “Keep on Dinking, Point is Earned……” Sachin Mandrekar believes this thoroughly- in Pickleball and in life. In this hard-core world, where each one is fighting for his existence, Mandrekar tries to keep it simple- of not losing hope as good things will surely come. Sachin Mandrekar is immensely...
Indian Archery Association suspended by World Archery; uncertainty over Indian participation in Asian Championships for Olympic berth
World Archery (WA) has suspended the Archery Association of India (AAI) effective from 5th August 2019 for defying its guidelines by electing two parallel bodies. In June 2019, WA had declared AAI as its invalid member and given it a month’s time to either clear the mess or face suspension. Since no progress has been made, the world governing...
“Pickleball serves me with a purpose everyday…….”
with Krishna Mantri DOB: 23rd December 2000 State: Maharashtra City: Aurangabad Club: Aurangabad Pickleball Club Krishna Mantri is the rising star of Indian Pickleball. The game has taken a permanent place in his heart. He is only 18 but is certain about continuing the game throughout his life. “I have been playing Tennis since the age of 10. In 2013, I came to...
North-east boxing star Jamuna Boro punches hardships away to eye Olympic 2020 qualification
When six-time world champion MC Mary Kom claimed the gold medal at 23rd President's Cup in Indonesia, it was rejoiced by our nation. As the name of Mary spells magic now, her achievement did not go unnoticed. But in the same tournament there was another girl from North-East who also made India proud with her big win. Boxer Jamuna...
“Pickleball is a bundle of fun, fitness and pleasure…….”
with Ashwani Kumar Wadhwa DOB: 20th October 1963 State: Rajasthan City: Jaipur Club: Playard & VDN “I think when you share yourself with others, life begins to find its meaning; the time you touch the heart of others is the moment you truly start living…….” Ashwini Wadhwa’s philosophy in life truly reflects his mind. The man in his mid fifties always smiles, sings whole-heartedly,...
Exactly one year till Olympics 2020: Organizers unveil medal designs while protestors demonstrate against the Games
The medals for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics were unveiled to get their first public viewing exactly one year before the event's opening ceremony. As fans celebrated the day around Tokyo displaying clocks showing 365 days to go, the organizers marked the day with this unveiling. According to them, the design is ‘intended to symbolise diversity and represent a world...
“Pickleball has made some of the most amazing changes in me…….”
with Aniket Pramod Durgawali DOB: 21st July 1995 State: Maharashtra City: Mumbai Club: Club CK, Club NX Aniket Durgawali, at a certain point of time, was a Cricket fanatic just as any other Indian. He devoted much time to Cricket in his school and later in his college. But in 2013, when Chetan Kate, brought Pickleball to M.L. Dahanukar College, everything changed for...
Hima Das takes her 4th gold in 15 days; donates half her salary to Assam Flood Relief Fund
Unstoppable Hima Das, the ace Indian sprinter won her 4th international gold within 15 days after she bagged the top position in the 200m race at the Tabor Athletics Meet in Czech Republic. Hima clocked her season best of 23.25 seconds to clinch gold. Her compatriot VK Vismaya won the silver medal with a season best 23.43 seconds. In the Men's...