Alfa Hockey launches VK16-Pink Edition honouring Vandana Katariya
In a landmark moment for Indian and global hockey, Alfa Hockey unveiled the VK16-Pink Edition, a special-edition hockey stick named after one of India’s most iconic players, Vandana Katariya. Alfa Hockey, a homegrown brand known for its commitment to innovation and athlete-first products, launched the VK16-Pink Edition as a tribute to Vandana Katariya's exceptional legacy. It was more than a...
Efim Bogoljubow-The Chess master who was the champion of USSR and Germany in the same year
In our series ‘The Uncrowned Chess Kings’, we will see the life journey of Efim Bogoljubow, the Champion of USSR and Germany who suffered from victimisation during both the World Wars but still managed to become one of the most noted player in the history of Chess. Efim Bogoljubow was born on April 14, 1889 in a family of priests....
WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025- Sharath Kamal bids farewell to Table Tennis
Indian Table Tennis legend Sharath Kamal bade an emotional farewell to the sport following his defeat to Snehit Suravajjula at the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025. With his run in the event coming to an end, Sharath Kamal played a spirited exhibition match against Egypt’s Omar Assar, which served as his final good-bye, before delivering an emotional address to the...
Inter Kashi Football Club on the brink of ISL promotion
Inter Kashi Football Club is on the cusp of making history as they edge closer to securing promotion to the prestigious Indian Super League (ISL). Currently second in the I-League behind leaders Churchill Brothers FC Goa, Inter Kashi's upcoming match on Sunday, March 30, will be the defining moment of their season. In just two years since their entry into the...
Sharath show continues at WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025
Manav, Snehit reach Round of 16 in Men’s Singles; Krittwika progresses in Women’s Singles at WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025. Five-time Olympian Achanta Sharath Kamal rolled back the years with a straight-games win over 10th seed Nicholas Lum at the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025. Playing an opponent 23 years younger in Men’s Singles, Sharath displayed unmatched wit and vision by...
Petanque- The journey from Provence to Pondicherry
Petanque originated in France and was brought to Pondicherry by the French soldiers during and after the Second World War. The Sport & its History A Coloured Jack, some White Iron Boules and a Wooden Circle of 30 cm diametre. That is all needed for a game of Petanque. In 1907, Jules Lenoir introduced Petanque at his homeland in Provence. France. Lenoir was a...
Sharath Kamal begins farewell event with confident win at WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025
As Sharath Kamal started to play his last tournament, former junior world no 1 Payas upsets Sathiyan, while Manush, Manav, Harmeet advance to the next level. Former ITTF Youth World No 1 (U-17) Payas Jain produced the biggest upset of the opening day at WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025. He knocked out Commonwealth Games and Asian Games medallist Sathiyan Gnanasekaran...
WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025- Ayhika-Ankur duo battles into main draw
Singles’ top seeds Niagol, Divyanshi seal main draw spots after comfortable wins at the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025. Pairing up for mixed doubles, Asian Games Medalist Ayhika Mukherjee and reigning three-time National Youth Champion Ankur Bhattacharjee sealed their place in the main draw of the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025. They overcame the pair of Anirban Ghosh and Swastika...
Olympic medalists to light up WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025
WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025 will be the final tournament for Indian Table Tennis legend Achanta Sharath Kamal before retirement. Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin unveiled the stunning WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025 trophy marking the official start of the tournament. The ceremony set the stage for an action-packed week as top global paddlers prepare to battle for...
Viktor Korchnoi- The oldest chess master to be ranked among world’s top 100
In our series ‘The Uncrowned Kings’, we shall see the life journey of Viktor Korchnoi, the controversial individual but a true chess lover. He regularly qualified to Candidates Tournaments, played in 16 Chess Olympiads and holds the record of being the oldest person to be ranked among top 100 in the World. Viktor Korchnoi was born at Leningrad on 23rd...