An Incredible Sporting Icon The first time I heard the word Football, I heard the name Pele too. Football and Pele were always spoken in the same breath and had a synonymous relationship. Even today Pele and Football are inseparable, such has been the stature of the legend. Not only for Football, Pele has beenContinue reading “Escape to Victory”
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The 100th of A Second
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”
Dibu : The Freckled
This is an amazing story, unconditionally inspirational, of how seemingly impossible circumstances can be transformed into undeniable success, through dogged determination and perseverance of the highest order. Harsh Realities A truck driver working hard as hell to make two ends meet. His wife was cleaning homes to help out her husband. The silent tears ofContinue reading “Dibu : The Freckled”
What’s in a ‘Bisht’
Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar was all smiles when he stood beside Gianni Infantino, the President of FIFA, at the podium for the Awards Ceremony. His Nation had successfully hosted the FIFA World Cup which had culminated with an edge of the seat affair hailed as the best ever Final atContinue reading “What’s in a ‘Bisht’”
Kylian Mbappe : Catch Him if You Can
Just 24 & Mercurial He just turned 24 yesterday and at this young age Kylian Mbappe is already sharing space with the greats of the game. There is no other player post the Messi-Ronaldo era to have enjoyed so much attention and if Messi and Ronaldo do not return to play for their countries, Mbappe wouldContinue reading “Kylian Mbappe : Catch Him if You Can”
Leo : The Destiny’s Child
Rosario, Santa FeSanta Fe is one of the largest Provinces in Central Argentina where Rosario the most populous city within its boundary is located, just on the West bank of the Parana River, some 300 kms from Buenos Aires. This is where Jorge Messi worked as a Manager in a Steel Factory and his wifeContinue reading “Leo : The Destiny’s Child”
Messi Wins The World
The Lovers of Sport and Football in particular would not have asked for more, when Argentina squared up against the defending champions France at the Lusail Stadium. As the night progressed, an epic drama began to unfold and eventually it reached a crescendo of astonishing proportions. The critics of the game in unison rechristened theContinue reading “Messi Wins The World”
Its Another Podium Finish for the Never Say Die Croatia
Croatia vs Morocco : Third Place Play Off Croatia got passed Morocco at the Khalifa International Stadium and secured 3rd place and a podium finish following their runners up effort four years ago in Russia. It was another well fought and closely contested match which went in favour of an extremely determined Croatia. Croatia’s FirstContinue reading “Its Another Podium Finish for the Never Say Die Croatia”
BAZZBALL
Brendon’s 158It was the year 2008, the first game of the inaugural IPL Season played out at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. The Kolkata Knight Riders were pitted against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. It was expected to be Saurav Ganguly vs Rahul Dravid affair. However there was one player who grabbed the spotlight, whoContinue reading “BAZZBALL”
Morocco – A Reference Point : World Cup Diaries
The Qatar World Cup has not only been a World Cup of many Firsts, but has also been one of the most open and well contested Tournaments, wherein it was always difficult to point out a clear favourite. Some big names have gone to dust while some unheralded ones have snatched the spotlight. Some oldContinue reading “Morocco – A Reference Point : World Cup Diaries”