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Shiva Thapa – India’s Boxing Sensation

The 19-year-old Shiva Thapa from Assam, had made history when he became the youngest Indian boxer to qualify for the Olympics at the age of 18. Although he lost in the round of 32 at the London Olympics 2012, he did not lose hope. He proved…

Sports Ministry takes on BCCI over RTI

The Sports Ministry, in a bid to clip the wings of the BCCI (Board Of Control For Cricket In India), has come up with a Draft National Sports Development Bill, which bars sports bodies from using 'India' unless they come under the the Right…

Michael Nobbs sacked as Hockey Coach

After a series of poor performances in the recent months, including the sixth place finish at the World Hockey League, Michael Nobbs has been sacked as the Chief Coach of Indian Hockey Team. Under Nobbs' leadership, India had finished at…

Duti Chand brings Laurel to Odisha

Duti Chand of Odisha brought laurel to the state by winning a bronze medal in the Women's 200m race at the 20th Asian Athletics Championship in Pune. This is the first time Duti won a medal at any international event. She failed to win the…