Olympics Blogger

In Saina’s mind, the celebrations will still be muted

It is difficult to comprehend what would be going on in her mind. There was no victory lap nor an acknowledgement of winning a medal as the 22-year-old walked away from the Wembley arena court.

Why Indians are unrealistic in expecting medals at Olympics

What's needed for us to excel at the Olympics is some serious equality in interest levels shown not just by the general public and the media but also the sporting federations.

Madhura incident: Why don't our officials fret over results instead

If there is one thing Indian officials are good at, it is being officious and expressing outrage over faux controversies. Why don't our officials lose sleep over our poor performance instead?

Olympics: Preparation is key to India's success

Our women archers qualified a year before the Olympics began and they also knew that the event would be held at Lord's in windy conditions. Why didn't the Archery Federation of India arrange special camps for them in countries having similar conditions.

Olympics: The difference between India and China is... family

Behind every Olympian who goes out and plays for the country, there is immense sacrifice put in by their mothers, fathers, and others who have contributed to make her or him ready to compete.

The sad but true story of India's Olympic failings

If India has to become a sports heavyweight, sport must become a middle class pursuit. Right now, only cricket, acquiring a university degree and work indisputably are.

Olympics: Where participation earns respect and wins are heroic

As we all gear up to witness the largest sporting event in the world let us keep the Olympic spirit in mind and truly celebrate the history, dedication, focus and hard work of the worlds’ best athletes who shall be competing in London.

What is a stand-up comedian doing in India's hockey team?

P R Sreejesh, who will become the first home-bred hockey player from Kerala to represent India in the Olympics, admits that he took up goal-keeping because he didn't want to run too much.

Vijender Singh and the curse of being a hero

We have been led to believe that a hero will always triumph. And that's what India's Olympic star has to live up to every time he steps into the ring.

Lin Dan interview: None of the Chinese players are geniuses

Super Dan is bidding to become the first male singles player to retain the Olympics gold in London later this year.