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With recent World Athletics Championships, breaking down the science of the javelin

September 26, 2025 9:53 am

While emerging talent Sachin Yadav impressed with a fourth place finish, back issues prevented Neeraj Chopra from replicating his peak form during the recent World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. What does it take to throw a javelin over long distances?

Where Neeraj Chopra, Arshad Nadeem and others need to improve: Javelin legend Uwe Hohn explains

September 26, 2025 9:56 am

He revealed why Arshad Nadeem can flounder at times, how Julian Weber can touch 95m, how Keshorn Walcott nailed the gold at Tokyo, and what Chopra needs to do to return to his very best.

India, Qatar battle for hosting 2036 Olympics: Promise vs readiness, major economy vs diplomatic hub

July 29, 2025 1:23 pm

Having hosted big ticket events including the FIFA World Cup, Qatar joins the race even as India makes an impressive pitch to stage the event in Ahmedabad.

Explained Interview | Unpacking the National Sports Governance Bill, now in Lok Sabha

July 25, 2025 12:44 pm

National Sports Governance Bill features: The National Sports Governance Bill proposes two major changes to the way sport is governed in the country. Eminent sports lawyer Nandan Kamath breaks down the key aspects of the Bill.

Durand Cup: How the oldest football league outside British Isles has evolved over time

July 24, 2025 12:43 pm

Established in 1888, Durand Cup was the most prestigious tournament in Indian football until the late twentieth century. Here’s a brief history.

How athletes world over are dealing with a new opponent: Heat

July 20, 2025 12:47 pm

Extreme heat could affect the next Olympics in 2028, and more imminently, the upcoming football World Cup next year

Explained: Why Ravindra Jadeja is India's finest all-rounder since Kapil Dev

July 15, 2025 5:59 pm

Ravindra Jadeja might not yet have the aura of Kapil or Imran or Botham, nor the dizzying numbers of Kallis, but he is certainly among the finest all-rounders of his era and India’s best behind Kapil. Take a look at the figures.

Where ex-cricketer Anaya Bangar’s research project stands amid wider debate on trans women in sports

July 10, 2025 2:28 pm

The BCCI follows the ICC’s strict ban on trans women in cricket. Bangar said she has collected data to begin a conversation on understanding the complexities of transgender athletes’ performance metrics in competitive sports.

The famous slope at Lord’s: the history, mystery, and impact on the way cricketers behave on the ground

July 10, 2025 12:18 pm

The 8-foot 2-inch slope at Lord’s, where the third Test begins today, has been around forever, but batsmen and bowlers, in particular overseas players, take time to adjust to it. This is the story of a geographical anomaly that sometimes exerts almost as big an influence on the game as the players themselves.

Pickle juice: Carlos Alcaraz's quick fix to stave off cramps in French Open final

June 11, 2025 12:03 pm

The briny liquid made up of water, salt and vinegar helps provide immediate relief for cramps with the drink being a popular among athletes across disciplines

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