Los Angeles, 6th of August, 1984 The 6th of August 1984 was the day when we understood the importance of ‘ the 100th of a second ‘. A period of time which is much shorter than a blink of an eye was the difference between celebrations and agony as Cristieana Cojucaro of Romania edged out India’s PT UshaContinue reading “The 100th of A Second”
Category Archives: Olympics
A New Found Optimism
If the performance by the Indian sportspersons in the International Competitions and particularly in the ongoing Commonwealth Games is any indication, we are in for some exciting times leading to the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024. With heightened expectations on the back of some serious showing by the Indian contingent, it is time that thereContinue reading “A New Found Optimism”
The Pocket Rocket Mum
Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, the USA is in the news these days as it is hosting the 18th edition of The World Athletic Championships, one of the major international sporting events of 2022. ‘ Feel the Glory ‘, the motto of the event this year has been exemplified by a performance so rare and exquisiteContinue reading “The Pocket Rocket Mum”
The Lone Ranger
To have the honour of carrying the National Flag and being the sole representative of a massive nation in a major International sporting event is no mean achievement. This is an amazing story of a young man who defied the odds to realise a dream which he so painstakingly nurtured. This is the story ofContinue reading “The Lone Ranger”
Caster Semenya : The ‘ Fair ‘ Athlete
Winner of two Olympic Gold Medals ( 2012 and 2016 ) and winner of three Gold Medals at the World Athletic Championships, Caster Semenya has dominated the 800m race in the world for almost a decade. However this is not just a story of a champion, it is a story which is complex and thoughtContinue reading “Caster Semenya : The ‘ Fair ‘ Athlete”
2021: A Year Like No Other
2021 has a been a Year with its more than a fair share of ups and downs and highs and lows. It was not a normal year but I would say a ‘kaleidoscopic year’ filled with varied colours and shades. So let’s look through this kaleidoscope before we say good bye to 2021 . TheContinue reading “2021: A Year Like No Other”
Luz Long – A brother to Jesse
When Jesse Owens reached Berlin in 1936 to participate in the Olympic Games, the majestic Afro-American Athlete had a lot to prove. Though the 22 year old had broken several records prior to coming to Berlin, this was his first Olympics and he was desperate to showcase his prowess on the world stage under theContinue reading “Luz Long – A brother to Jesse”
The Embrace Of The Year
The High Jump Final at the Tokyo Olympics this year was one for the ages. With the finest High Jumpers on show , the Final was keenly contested and eventually it boiled down to a deadlock between Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar and Gianmarco Tamberi of Italy . Mutaz Barshim , considered to be theContinue reading “The Embrace Of The Year”