‘Aap sabko Happy Holi’: Olympic medallists Manu Bhaker, Neeraj Chopra celebrate in style | Off the field News – The Times of India

Manu Bhaker and Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: Manu Bhaker and Neeraj Chopra, two of India’s most celebrated sporting icons, embraced the vibrant spirit of Holi, the festival of colours, on Friday. Their joyous celebrations were shared on their respective social media handles, offering a glimpse into their festive moments.Neeraj Chopra, the Olympic javelin…

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‘Don’t discourage’: P V Sindhu’s father Ramana counters Gopichand’s ‘don’t pursue sport unless you’re rich’ remark | Badminton News – The Times of India

File Pic: PV Sindhu with coach Gopichand and her father Ramana. (TOI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Asian Games bronze-winner in volleyball and the father of badminton superstar P V Sindhu, P V Ramana, offers a balanced perspective on the debate surrounding the challenges of pursuing sports in India, particularly for middle-class families.Ramana’s own journey, from…

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Dipa Karmakar Exclusive Interview: ‘I used to cry during practice; taking painkillers every day was not easy’ | More sports News – The Times of India

Dipa Karmakar (Instagram Photo) NEW DELHI: “You may trod me in the very dirt / But still, like dust, I’ll rise,” wrote American poet Maya Angelou in her timeless work Still I Rise. Doesn’t it look as if Dipa Karmakar, undoubtedly the brightest name in Indian gymnastics, is the protagonist in Angelou’s verses? From battling…

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