“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...
Hima Das on a roll; wins three international gold in 12 days
On July 2nd, 2019, star Indian sprinter Hima Das won the Women's 200m gold at the Poznan Athletics Grand Prix in Poland . She had clocked 23.65 seconds on her way to her first consecutive gold this season. Five days late, on July 7th, 2019, Hima won her second international gold in women's 200m with a top finish at the...
Federer-Nadal: The greatest Tennis rivalry that seems to be the best in all individual sporting actions
At 37 and 33, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have shown the world why their’s is considered the greatest Tennis rivalry of all times. In the English summer of 2019, on the hallowed Wimbledon turf, Federer and Nadal once more pushed each other to present a ‘poetry in motion’ with their sharpened serves, altered tactics and drive for excellence....
“Pickleball is an addiction; its always ‘Dil Maange More’……..”
with Bela Kotwani DOB: 9th May 1966 State: Maharashtra City: Mumbai Club: Khar Gymkhana Bela Kotwani proudly announces, “Age is just a number if you have the passion and drive to excel”. And why not? Bela started playing Pickleball at 52 and instantly had a liking for it. “Winning at the age of 53 gives you a different high altogether.” Bela Kotwani has always been...
Dutee Chand becomes the first Indian to win gold in 100m at Summer University Games
Ace Indian sprinter Dutee Chand won gold in the Women’s 100-metre sprint at the 30th Summer University Games at Naples in Italy. This is the first time an Indian has won a 100-metre gold at this global event. She is also the winner of the first gold medal for India at this year's event. The 23-year-old had qualified for the...