The golden age of Indian football is more than six decades behind us, but certain football fans in the country believe that the platinum age of the sport is yet to arrive, with the increasing following of football coinciding with the structural changes in All India Football Federation. Moreover, the advent of the Indian Super League has once again solidified India’s status as a growing giant in Asian football, which is growing at a rapid pace collectively. On November 16, Igor Stimac’s Blue Tigers defeated Kuwait 1-0 courtesy of a Manvir Singh goal that marked India’s first win in the Arab world…
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Badminton has been India’s savior at major sporting events like the Olympics, the Asian Games, and the Commonwealth Games in the last decade with many medals coming home courtesy of great performances on the court. Indian shuttlers experienced a drought of medals and success at the international level in the 1990s and 2000s as Chinese shuttlers slowly and steadily laid the benchmark for international badminton, with several Danish shuttlers also acing the court of play. The recent success has propelled badminton to be covered more by the mainstream media, leading to the young shuttlers getting better infrastructure and better quality…
The Syed Modi India International 2023 Tournament is set to happen from November 28, 2023, to December 3, 2023, in Lucknow, India. The Legacy of Syed Modi One of the best badminton players in India, Syed Modi was born as Syed Mehdi Hassan Zaidi in 1962 and is considered to be an iconic figure in the game of badminton. The eight consecutive-time National Championship title winner from 1980 to 1987 rose to tremendous fame after he won the Men’s Singles Title in the 1982 Brisbane Commonwealth Games. Following the Gold Medal win, Syed won the bronze medal in the Men’s Singles category…
E-sports is becoming very popular in India, attracting fans from all around the country. The gaming scene in India is changing quickly as individuals exhibit their extraordinary talents in games like Counter-Strike, PUBG, and Dota 2. The rise of competitive gaming leagues, such as the ESL India Premiership and Indian Gaming League (IGL), has contributed to the expansion of esports in the nation. Beginners can get an understanding of the rapidly evolving field of esports, from well-known games to important tournaments and the developing esports ecosystem in India. Pixelated Pioneers E-sports originated in India in the early 2000s when a…
Indian cricket has evolved over the last century as several superstar batters have graced the legendary pitches of iconic stadiums all around the country as the following of the Men in Blue keeps increasing in the age of social media, the internet, and several OTT apps showcasing live cricket all around the year. From the years of Vijay Hazare to Kapil Dev to MS Dhoni, Indian cricket has seen several heroes etching their names in the history books courtesy of certain milestones that should be discussed in detail by every youngster across the country. Under the stewardship of Rahul Dravid, the Indian cricket team wrapped up…
Hosts India will take on five-time champions Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium on 19th November as both sides will be going hammer and throng at a chance of lifting the prestigious cup one more time in their respective storied histories. India will face Australia at the grandest stage as the two biggest modern rivals of international cricket will play in a rematch of the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup final, 2011 World Cup quarter-final, and 2015 World Cup semi-final. The giant-size stadium in Ahmedabad will be hosting the two titans who have won 7 of the 12 editions so…
Sports Betting is one of the most intriguing as well as thrilling topics among dabblers, enthusiasts, or bookers. It has a worldwide audience and it has developed on a major scale in the last few years because of the expansion in technology. In addition to that, flexibility and comfort have grabbed a huge chunk of attention from young people, who want to experience betting but also want to stay away from complexity. It is different from other sorts of money-making bets because it requires an all-round interest in the specific sport, information, and research. Decoding the Odds Understanding the odds…
Athletics has been the key component of international sports for multiple years as students play the sport from a young age during physical education programmes and is a gateway to finding skills of other sports by testing the speed, stamina, flexibility, core strength, agility, and mental endurance. The ancient Olympic Games left an enduring legacy, and the revival of the Olympics in the modern era continues to honor athletics through the spirit of competition and international unity to date. From Ancient Olympics to Now The history of athletics spans thousands of years and has evolved from ancient traditions to become…
The Indian cricket team juggernaut rolled on amidst the festivities as the Men in Blue reigned supreme in the league stage of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup with nine wins in nine matches. After surviving an early hiccup in top-order batting against Australia, India comfortably won against the Asian trio of Afghanistan, arch-rivals Pakistan, and Bangladesh. A tough test in Dharamsala awaited as a New Zealand side struggling with injuries put up a respectable total on the board but Virat Kohli’s brilliance with the bat outshone the Kiwi bowlers. Wins over England, Sri Lanka, and South Africa put any doubts to bed as India fielded a combination of…
The load of expectations is always on the players pulling on the blue jersey to represent Indian cricket, especially in a major tournament like the ICC Cricket World Cup. The two-time champions have made it to the semi-final of the tournament in the last two editions but failed to make it to the final with India failing to chase down the target on both occasions. The Highs and Lows of the Campaign In the 2023 World Cup, India has chased down the target in all five matches so far defeating five-time champions Australia, Afghanistan, arch-rivals Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand. In the first match against…