Sport Amidst Pandemic

Year in Review 2020, Biggest Sports Stories: Novak Djokovic hits line judge, disqualified from US Open

In a year where Novak Djokovic started brilliantly on the court and finishes as World No 1, he also made numerous mistakes, most notably at US Open.

Year in Review 2020: Firstpost’s sports writers pick their favourite sporting moment of 2020, what they hope for 2021

Firstpost's sports writers weighed in with their favourite sporting moment of 2020, and what they're looking forward to in 2021:

Year in Review 2020, Biggest Sports Stories: Jehan Daruvala becomes first Indian to win Formula 2 race

An up-and-coming racer from Mumbai, 22-year-old Jehan Daruvala recently made headlines when he won the Formula 2 race at the Sakhir Grand Prix, becoming the first Indian to accomplish the task

PR Sreejesh: In 2020, I read over 50 books, became less hyperactive and realised what life post-retirement would look like

PR Sreejesh writes about how he used 2020 to become a less hyperactive person. The goalkeeper read over 50 books in a year that showed him a glimpse of what post-retirement office life would look like.

Year in Review 2020, Biggest Sports Stories: Caster Semenya loses landmark case against World Athletics

Semenya lost her landmark case at the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland against CAS' upholding of World Athletics' new set of rules restricting the testosterone levels in female athletes.

Year in Review 2020, Biggest Sports Stories: Teenager Iga Swiatek wins French Open without dropping a set

Iga Swiatek became the first Polish player, male or female, to win a grand slam singles title when she lifted the Suzanne Lenglen trophy in Paris.

Year in Review 2020, Biggest Sports Stories: Mumbai Indians with record fifth IPL crown

International cricket had resumed in June with England hosting West Indies in a Test series, but the hype surrounding the IPL was certainly a welcome relief for cricket fans and enthusiasts amid a deadly pandemic.

Ankita Raina: COVID-19 induced break has made me more passionate about tennis

Ankita Raina writes on her learnings and life in the lockdown, how it made her appreciate tennis more and her ambitions for 2021.

Year in Review 2020: Barca's horror night against Bayern to CSK's spectacular fall, biggest sports upsets

Blame it on the lack of fans in the stands. Or blame it on the interrupted and rhythmless nature of sporting calendars in a pandemic-affected year. When sports happened in 2020, there were upsets galore. Here are the top 10 sporting upsets of 2020.

Year in Review 2020, Biggest Sports Stories: After technology issues, India declared joint-winners of Chess Olympiad

At the end of all the drama that took place, India's gold medal will be remembered for it came during a difficult time and provided a little relief to fans.