The 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, held in Japan, witnessed a singular tricoloured winter sports suit, donned by the only Indian to ever take to the insanely quick speeds of the sport of Luge at the highest level. Shiva Keshavan, at the tender age of sixteen, was the youngest athlete to … Continue Reading
India At Tokyo 2020: A Triumphant Haul
The 2020 Summer Olympics were initially scheduled from 24th July to 9th August 2020. Although due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the multi-sport event was pushed to 23rd July 2021 and continued until 8th August.
India sent its highest number of athletes to the games—127. In the opening ceremony, boxing … Continue Reading
Bridges of Sports: Training for Olympics in Manipal
Bridges of Sports is a non-profit organisation that trains children from the tribal and underserved communities to develop their untapped sporting potential, providing them with the opportunity to excel and build a career in sports. Started with the initial push of a few Indian Olympians, they have worked with communities … Continue Reading