England have eventually broken the 55 year old Jinx and have made their first appearance in a Final of a major tournament since 1966 and are on the verge of going all the way to be Champions of Europe as they face Italy in the decider at Wembley on Sunday. The whole nation is inContinue reading “Raheem : A Sterling performance”
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Messi and The Maracana
The Copa America is drawing to a close and as desired by all, the Final is between Brazil and Argentina, the two greatest teams of South America. The Copa America was first held in 1916 to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Argentina’s Independence and was won by Uruguay. Since then, South American Football and inContinue reading “Messi and The Maracana”
The Same Old Story
The Quarter Finals of the Euro 2020 Football Championships have ended and the Semi- Final lines drawn. Barring Denmark, the other three semi finalists Italy, Spain and England were expected to reach there and have not sprung a surprise as such. The defeat of Switzerland and Belgium in the quarter finals and particularly Belgium’s loss hasContinue reading “The Same Old Story”
Wimbledon and the Monsoons
Wimbledon has begun and the two week Tennis extravaganza shall unfold at the All England Club, London. Being an ardent fan of the game, Wimbledon has always been the fulcrum of my interest in the sport. Though the Australian, French and the US Open keep me equally interested, there is just something special about Wimbledon which makesContinue reading “Wimbledon and the Monsoons”
Jonah Lomu
New Zealand won the inaugural World Test Championships in cricket beating India in a hard fought final at the Hampshire Oval in Southampton, England. Cricket commentators across the world have hailed New Zealand’s triumph and the Internet is abuzz with accolades for the unassuming, hardworking and gentleman like players in a team without Stars. But, I tend toContinue reading “Jonah Lomu”
Greg Louganis: Diver par excellence
29th January, 1960, Greg Louganis, one of the finest divers in the world, was born in San Diego, California and was adopted as an infant. He was initiated into acrobatics and dancing early in his life, which actually laid the foundation of his soon to be unearthed diving skills. At the age of 16, GregContinue reading “Greg Louganis: Diver par excellence”
Fraulein Forehand
As the rivalry between Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert was losing steam post the mid 80’s, the world was awaiting the next big name in women’s tennis. There was no one as such on the horizon and with Hana Mandlikova not posing any serious challenge to the two champions, there was a worry. However, all this speculationContinue reading “Fraulein Forehand”
Thomas Muster: The King of Clay
31st March/1 st April 1989: Key Biscayne, Miami, Florida It was a very humid night at the Tennis Centre at Crandon Park, Key Biscayne, Florida, hosting the Lipton International Players Championship. A young 21 year old Austrian was battling hard against the Frenchman Yannick Noah, for a place in the Final against the great Ivan Lendl. Yannick NoahContinue reading “Thomas Muster: The King of Clay”
Self Belief and The League of Champions
26th of May, 1999, Camp Nou, Barcelona. Manchester United, one of the most decorated football clubs in England, were pitted against the giants of German and European football, Bayern Munich. The occasion being the final of the UEFA Champions League, to decide the best football club in the whole of Europe for the season 1998-99.Continue reading “Self Belief and The League of Champions”
The Goal that gave me Goosebumps!!
The English Premier League 20-21, in the backdrop of a raging Pandemic, was a topsy Turvy battle this year, until, a struggling Manchester City, discovered its mojo post December , and restored order. With the Championship virtually decided, and even the relegation places almost certain, the focus turned on to a resurgent Liverpool, a strengthenedContinue reading “The Goal that gave me Goosebumps!!”