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Gopi’s rise: How parents supported a sports protege
For most of today's generation which has witnessed Saina Nehwal's rise to the top of world badminton, Pullela Gopi Chand remains best known as her coach. Those knowing a little more about the great champion also know that he won the All England title — arguably the greatest honour in #Badminton #Pullela Gopi Chand — The World Beneath His Feat #Pullela Gopichand #Saina Nehwal
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Slum Soccer:This isn’t just about football!
"I have an identity now. It's a rare moment of pride and joy for me and my family," says a beaming Priyanka Vitthal Wandhare, her eyes lighting up as she talks about taking the flight to Germany. Daughter of a carpenter and an anganwadi sevika, 21-year-old Priyanka is one among 15 #football #Slum Soccer #Underprivileged girls #WeekendRead
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It’s Li Na’s evening in Paris
June 4 is a red-letter day in China’s history. But post Saturday, it won't be just about marking the anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. Much like the students' movement which promised a revolutionary change in the established order, Li Na's emergence as the first Asian — male or #Francesca Schiavone #French Open #Li Na #Tennis #TheBigEvent
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Skirt rule is the last thing that will help, says Gopi Chand
It was a desperate and sexist move aimed at reviving flagging interest in women’s badminton and on Sunday in Qing Dao, China, the mandatory skirt rule met its desired fate — it was scrapped. Facing fierce criticism from superpowers China and fellow Asian countries, the Badminton #Badminton World Federation #SkirtRule #Sports #WhyNow
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Short on match practice, yet favourites at the French Open?
Paris holds a certain romantic charm for Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes. It was on the slow red clay here that the star Indian doubles pairing won their maiden Grand Slam title twelve years ago. They triumphed again in 2001, which was to be their last #French Open #Mahesh Bhupathi #Tennis