Badminton has a rich history which is said to have developed in the 17th century. It was during that time a recreational sport was played in many European countries that was known as Battledore and Shuttlecock (Battledore was the older form of raquet). The activity involved two players hitting a feathered …
Read More »And So Here It Is – The final of one of the most watched colts’ tournament
After three weeks of intense competition, the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 is ready to be played at Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. It will be an all-European affair with England and Spain, out of 24 teams, are still living the dream to wear the junior …
Read More »‘Suhaili and Abhilash Tomy’- Connection between India and Golden Globe Race
There was a sailor with a boat who had dared to face the oceans all alone. In August 1966, British yachtsman Francis Chichester set out from England to sail solo around the world to Australia and back via the five great Capes in the 16m Gipsy Moth IV. He completed …
Read More »Neymar to PSG; the transfer that shook ‘football economy’
The deal is done. Brazilian striker Neymar has been officially unveiled by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after completing his world-record 198 million pounds transfer from Barcelona. Neymar signed a 5-year contract with PSG, his new club after spending 4 seasons in Barcelona. Before moving to Paris, 25-year old Neymar visited his …
Read More »England Champions….but India win hearts
What a match! A match that really matched the status of a World Cup final. It was cricket that was the winner…precisely Women’s Cricket that emerged winner. England is the Wold Champion in women’s cricket. They beat India at Lord’s by 9 runs. Batting first England scored 228 for 7 …
Read More »Women’s Cricket-The History From Frantic Betting to Fan Following
The gentleMAN’s game of cricket is not for men only. Women’s Cricket has a surprising history that goes back to the summer of 1745. British newspaper Reading Mercury reported on 26th July, 1745 “The greatest cricket match that was played in this part of England was on Friday, the 26th …
Read More »Smriti Mandhana scores brilliant 106; India win their 2nd World Cup match
India’s opening batter Smriti Mandhana started from where she left against England and put up a brilliant score of 106*to lead India to a 7-wicket win over West Indies in their 2nd World Cup group match in Taunton. Captain Mithali Raj supported her with a patient 46. Earlier, Indian spinners …
Read More »India beat England in their first match in Women’s World Cup Cricket
The Indian Women’s team defeated England by 35 runs in the opener of Women’s World Cup 2017. India scored 281 in 50 overs riding on Smitri Mandhana brilliant 90 in 72 balls combined with a gritty 86 from Punam Raut and 71 from skipper Mithali Raj. The Indian skipper created a …
Read More »France lose against Sweden, Portugal win in WC Qualifier
France lost to Sweden in its World Cup Qualifier round and made their entry to the finals a bit complicated. Sweden won by 2-1 goal when Ola Toivonen netted a last-minute goal. On the other hand Portugal won their match against Latvia. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in the match. In …
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