The Lost Legacy Of Sansarpur

By Samikshan Dutta Choudhury Indian Sports News An attempt to delve into the labyrinth of Sansarpur’s hockey — in a bid to recapture its past glory in Olympics — can be an emotionally draining experience. Once a celebrated nursery of Indian hockey, it has failed to produce an Olympian in last 35 years. The Sansarpur chronicle is very distressful. The small village outside Jalandhar which was known for its dominance in the hockey circuit seems to have been lost somewhere in the thin air. The village, which once boasted of producing 14 Olympians (nine for India, four for Kenya and one for Canada) has become a forlorn chapter in the book of hockey. This legendary village hasn’t had an Olympian since Ajit Pal Singh Kular in 1976. There have been just two players who have donned the Indian colours after Ajit Pal, the latest being Ravipal Singh, who has off and on been in the Indian side since 2005. Click to read

Sports Bill is illegal & unconstitutional: VK Malhotra

Sports Bill is illegal & unconstitutional: VK Malhotra

From the day VK Malhotra took over as the interim president of Indian Olympic Association after Suresh Kalmadi was arrested on corruption charges, the veteran sports administrator has been busy fighting with the Sports Ministry in order to save the ‘integrity’ and ‘independence’ of the IOA and the sports federations. The main issue of contention is the National Sports Development Bill, which intends to cap on the age and tenures of office- bearers of the federations besides other clauses.

In an interview to Sanjeeb Kumar Sahoo of Indian Sports News, VK Malhotra talks about the Bill, its repercussions and the actions that the IOA and the sports federations are going to take in order to counter it.

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Drug Abuse In Sports - Threat To Ethics

DRUG ABUSE IN SPORTS - THREAT TO ETHICS

By- Dr. Ashok Ahuja

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• FIRST RECORDED ATTEMPT TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE
• ANCIENT GREEK OLYMPIANS ATE SHEEP’S TESTICLES TO INCREASE TESTOSTERONE

ANCIENT CIVILISATIONS

• MUSHROOMS
• HERBS,LIQUOR,HORSE SERUM,BLOOD
• 19TH CENTURY-ALCOHOL.CAFFEINE,NITROGLYCERINE, OPIUM,STRYCHNINE
• WORLD WAR 2 –AMPHETAMINES TESTOSTERONE

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I was inspired by my sisters: Prashanti Singh

I was inspired by my sisters: Prashanti Singh She is one of the five sisters from the Singh family who have been not only been graced with a beautiful face, but also the hooping skills to display on the basketball courts. Prashanti Singh, who has the honour of leading India on many occasions, is one of the players who have been placed in the 'A' grade category by BFI. Currently busy practicing at the on-going India camp in the city, Boskey (as she is popularly known), talks to Akshi Aggarwal of Indian Sports News about her perspective on the growth of basketball in India and the commercial movie she has been signed for. Click to read more

Dunking To Glory

It's not just their looks but they are a talented lot who are passionate about basketball. The Singh sisters apart from their sporting skills have also added the glamour quotient to the game, writes Akshi Aggarwal. Indian Sports News They are the glamour girls of Indian women basketball. Not only have they been attracting the eyeballs for their sporting abilities, they have also managed to add the oomph factor to the team on the courts. The Singh sisters, as they are popularly known, have been making waves with their dunking skills and have already been offered to act in a commercial movie on basketball, which is to be directed soon. Prashanti, Akansha and Pratima are the famous damsels who are not only making guys go gaga over their looks but have been instrumental in making the game popular with their skills. The sisters are a talented lot and are not only passionate about basketball but are also aware of the fact that with their looks they can add value to the game and attract the youngsters to become hoopsters. Click to read more

HOT & HAPPENING

Sharmila Nicollet wants to be the face of Indian women golf She is the new poster girl of women golf in India. Cool and restrained, this 19-year-old can easily pass off as a model. But rather than walking the ramp, the tall lass from Bangalore wants to tread the tricky greens instead. Sharmila Nicollet, who finished as the top Indian at tied 23rd in the recently concluded Indian Open, has dominated the national circuit this season and her hunger for win is increasing with each passing day. Click to read full story

Top 10 Glamourous Women Sportsperson Of India

Our list on the top 10 glamorous women sportspersons is based not just on the glamorous quotient of the athletes off the field, but we have also taken into consideration their performance on the field, which makes them adorable among the masses.

1. Saina Nehwal (Badminton)

Saina Nehwal, the prodigy from Hyderabad is regarded as the princess of Indian badminton.She was born in Hissar on March 17th 1990.Currently she is number four on the world rankings. Recipient of the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, Saina is the first Indian woman to reach the singles quarter-finals at the Olympics and the first Indian to win the World Junior Badminton Championships. Saina recently made a hat-trick after winning Singapore Open, Indian Open Grand Prix Gold and Indonesian Open. Due to her natural beauty and extraordinary glare she can be often seen on the ramps. She was the main attraction of the Hyderabad Fashion week which was held recently.

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I’m a Federer fan: Karunuday

Karunuday Singh, born on November 19, 1990 is a professional player and is a regular in ITF circuit. He is born to Arun and Vinita Singh and likes reading, soccer, tennis and hanging out with friends.

High on his success after his win in $10k ITF Future 8 Men Tournament played at the R.K Khanna Tennis Stadium in New Delhi recently, Karunuday talks to Samikshan Dutta Choudhury of Indian Sports News about his experience and future. Excerpts:

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From Selling Vegetables To Hitting The Bullseye…

By Akshi Aggarwal Indian Sports News Destiny and luck does not favour everyone, but there are still many a brave hearts who surmount all the hurdles and keep moving on in the journey of life. Exertion in an early age might humidify spirit and shake one’s belief but nothing came in the way of ‘Ajay’, a vegetable stall owner. He has fought all odds to pursue his passion and despite the adversity and hardships, he is inching towards his goal, recently winning the Junior National silver medal in archery. Click to read full story...

A Jockey’s Story Of Love, Betrayal & Pain

This is the story of S Mani—a story of love, betrayal and pain. A story of a jhuggi boy who rode on to become a coveted jockey. A rags-to-riches story of a man who fell in love with a girl with whom he had grown in the same locality. The fairy tale of a famous rider who married his lady love against the wishes of his parents and hoped of living happily thereafter. Samikshan Dutta Choudhury of Indian Sports News tracks the rider.


At first instance it seems to be a perfect masala mix for a Bollywood potboiler, but after spending a couple of hours with this man, one can't help but ponder on the extent of degeneration of human values where your beloved ones leave you in lurch to fend for yourself in this unknown world when you need them the most.
That's the story of S Mani—a story of love, betrayal and pain. A story of a jhuggi boy who rode on to become a coveted jockey. A rags-to-riches story of a man who fell in love with a girl with whom he had grown in the same locality. The fairy tale of a famous rider who married his lady love against the wishes of his parents and hoped of living happily thereafter.

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I won’t play for any other club: Bhaichung Bhutia

Away from the I-League, National Team captain Bhaichung Bhutia is sweating it out for United Sikkim Football Club (USFC) in the 2nd Division League in Shillong. In a interview, Bhaichung said he won’t ever play for any other Indian club other than USFC. Excerpts:

Q. What prompted you to launch United Sikkim Football Club?
Bhaichung Bhutia: The game needs to spread to all over the country. Let’s not forget India is a vast country and football has a huge fan following. But there are certain parts which hasn’t had a representation as far as the I-League is concerned. Hence, I thought we should have a local team from Sikkim which should serve as a role model to others.
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Life has been amazing after the World Cup: Yuvraj

Life has been amazing after the World Cup: Yuvraj

Not very long ago, a lot of fingers were raised on his fitness, form and commitment, but Yuvraj Singh silenced his critics with his all round performance in the World Cup. Not only did India win the World Cup, the southpaw went on to bag the man-of-the-tournament award and that catapulted him into an iconic stature once again.

But this time, Yuvraj is treading this tricky turf cautiously, for he knows that fame and fortune chases success and a player is a hero only till the time he performs on the field.

In an interview to Saurav Pradhan of Indian Sports News, the Pune Warriors skipper talks about his life after the World Cup, Team Pune Warriors and India’s new coach Duncan Fletcher. Excerpts:

ISN: Prior to the World Cup, a lot of questions were raised on your fitness and form. You had a tough time with your injuries. But things have changed drastically after the WC. How has the journey been since then?
Yuvraj: It has been amazing. You have good times and you have bad times. I have seen it both. People forget about your past performances. You are a star only till the time you perform. And media too played its part in making me realize this. Instead of supporting me in getting out of that phase, they just focused on the negative aspects. Last year was too bad for me. The injuries were serious and I did a lot of hard work to recover from that. I was treated by Dr Jatin and that really helped in my recovery. Infact Sania Mirza was also going through the same problem and she also underwent the same treatment. I believe that my self belief and the treatment by Dr Jatin paid off well.
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Rise From The Ashes

By Saurav Pradhan
Indian Sports News
Losing by 25-0, 17-0 is not something which any team would like to add to their record books. Score line as pathetic as this is enough to annihilate any team’s dreams and hopes. But there are some who learn from their mistakes and resort to a retribution path against its own performance, and this feeling of vengeance helps them achieving new heights.

Ask the Orissa women’s football squad and they would tell how true it is. Orissa, which made her debut at the 1993 National Women’s Football Championship, were brutalized and embarrassed by their fellow states. It seemed as though it was the end of the road for them.  But adversity brought the best out of them and with their steep fortitude, they hit back with pomp and glory. The 2011 edition of the Senior National Women's Football Championship saw Orissa score 48 goals and conceding just one.

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Pedal Yatris On The Move

By Akshi Aggarwal, Indian Sports News As the dawn breaks, this cycle gang hits the road, leaving behind trails of dust over the rugged paths of Aravalli and nearby areas. ‘Pedal Yatri’, a bunch of cyclists from Gurgaon have been pedaling all long from the past three years, serving their passion for cycling and mountain biking. Clock hits four in the morning and these cyclists are all ready for their journey and this is a part of their daily routine. click here to read full story

What ails Indian hockey?

By Rakesh Jha
Indian Sports News

Anything to delve into the labyrinth of Indian hockey in terms of recapturing its glory and agony in international arena is an emotional strain. It's an admixture of delight and despair, of triumphs and tragedies and of course, a saga of enduring faith even in face of persistent fiascos. Eight gold, two silver and one bronze medal in Olympic Games is a fascinating record indeed! Yet the mood in over the last three-and-a-half decades has been one of depression.

But then who to blame? Players? Coaches? Selectors? Hockey India or Indian Hockey Federation? Or the government that sees nothing wrong with the way Indian hockey is run, and the public money is wasted? Or, the Indian public who refuse to awaken despite one of their heritage is being systematically plundered by thieves and masquerades?

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