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Olympics: Shamsher Khan, a native of Guntur, was India's hero in 1956 swimming

Hyderabad, July 25 -- The history of Indian sports abounds with stories of heroism that have been sadly forgotten with the passing of time. One such story is that of a talented swimmerShamsher Khan. H... Read More


Olympics: 14-year-old Bengaluru girl Dhinidhi will be India's youngest participant

Hyderabad, July 22 -- A total of 117 sportsmen and women from India will be taking part in the ParisOlympicGames that are scheduled to begin from July 26. Among all the tall, strong and experienced pl... Read More


Olympics: Balbir Singh's name must never be forgotten; he holds 72-year-old record

Hyderabad, July 20 -- Few Indians know that the longest standing record in the Olympic Games exists in the name of an Indian sportsman. His name is Balbir Singh Dosanjh. He was one of India's greatest... Read More


Legendary cricketer of contradictions, Dennis Lillee turns 75

Hyderabad, July 18 -- Whenever the phrase "tearawayfast bowler" is used, the first image that comes to mind is that of a long-haired Dennis Lillee bowling flat out. Besides being a purveyor of terrify... Read More


Euro Cup: There are lessons for India in Spain's historic victory

Hyderabad, July 16 -- Spain's historic 2-1 win over England in the final of the UEFA Euro Cup football tournament left spectators in awe of the brand of football that the red shirts played. Spain has ... Read More


Cricket: James Anderson pulls down curtains on a well-planned and successful career

Hyderabad, July 13 -- The world's most successful fast bowler James Anderson of England has called it quits. In his last Test match played against the West Indies at Lords, he took four wickets in two... Read More


Nikhat Zareen's 'fists of fury' will hunt for gold in Paris

Hyderabad, July 12 -- Muhammad Ali was the first to coin, "Float like a butterfly, Sting like a bee" to describe his sublime skills inside the ring. If there is any Indian boxer who can remind a viewe... Read More


Indian cricket: Gautam Gambhir begins his role as new coach; his leadership will be under lens

Hyderabad, July 10 -- It was no surprise to cricket followers when the BCCI Secretary, Jay Shah, announced that Gautam Gambhir had been appointed the new coach of the Indian cricket team. It was a for... Read More


India's silver girl Mirabai Chanu faces a heavier task at the Olympics

Hyderabad, July 9 -- The stateof Manipur has produced excellentsportsmen and women. They have shone in hockey, football, weightlifting, and boxing, the most famous of them all is Mary Kom. There is al... Read More


Badmintonplayers appeal for equal treatment after Maharashtra rewards cricketers

Hyderabad, July 8 -- India's ace badminton player Chirag Shetty is deeply frustrated and unhappy. This is not the right frame of mind for a champion player who will soon be representing India at the P... Read More