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Book Launch of MAVERICK COMMISSIONER: THE IPL-LALIT MODI SAGA

by Boria Majumdar Simon and Schuster, Fanatic Sports and JustMyRoots, on 16 June 2022 launched Boria Majumdar’s latest work Maverick Commissioner: The IPL-Lalit Modi Saga at the ITC Sonar. The event featured two stellar panel discussions on ‘What Makes a Good Sports Film’ and ‘The Business of the IPL’. Present on the occasion were actor …

Unwrap the fitness goals this Father’s Day

This year like no other, underscored the importance of good health, nutrition, fitness, and keeping your spirits up. Now is an opportune time to get creative with what you might do for your dad on his special day. Whether he is trying to take more time to unwind with morning and/or evening walks or squeeze …

Box it Up!

Vijender Singh believes in the power of dreaming new dreams every day and following them. “I want to grasp every opportunity that comes my way. If somebody asks me tomorrow if I want to go to the moon, I will say yes, I would love that.”- Vijender Singh. Vijender Singh, is one of those rare …

The Table Tennis Game Changer

From lone wolf to one of a pack, Sharath Kamal has played a lone hand for India in table tennis. Say hello to Indian table tennis statesman, Sharath Kamal, holds almost two decades of sporting journey. Most sportspersons have a dream. A dream that made them step into the arena of sports. A dream that …

Spearing Through The Success

Missing out on several important events in the year 2019, when Neeraj Chopra made a comeback, gave us a flashback of his National Record-holding journey. The National Record holder of Javelin throws, Neeraj Chopra’s “by chance” journey. “I am a big believer in keeping things simple”, with this colloquial yet profound attitude, Neeraj Chopra, track …

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2021 German Open Is Cancelled

In a setback to the Olympic hopes of several international shuttlers, the 2021 German Open has been cancelled as the local organizers did not have any other option due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and complications in Germany. The BWF Super 300 event was scheduled to be played from 9 March to 14 March in …

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Olympics Certificate For Leander Paes

Proud moment for India! Leander Paes has received the Olympic certificate for representing India in seven consecutive Games and is the only tennis player in the whole world to do so. On Twitter, the 47 year-old announced this news while posting a picture of himself, holding the prestigious honour. https://twitter.com/Leander/status/1328736818410319873   The Indian tennis legend …

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Olympics 2021 GIFs Are Here!

Counting days on fingers! That’s how much everyone is awaiting for the Tokyo Olympics to start, scheduled from 23 July 2021 to 8 August 2021. With a countdown of 250 days for the Games to begin and to hype up the anticipation, the Olympics association has released 250 brand new Olympic GIFs which you can …

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Usain Bolt Goes In Self-Quarantine

The fastest man on Earth and eight time Olympics gold medalist, Usain Bolt has been tested positive for COVID-19 according to the reports of Jamaica Health Ministry. The champion took to his social media handle where in a video he addressed his well-wishers and said, “Good morning everybody. I’m just waking up, and like everybody …

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Former Indian Hockey Captain Sardar Singh’s Birthday

The number one hockey star in India, Sardar Singh celebrates his 34 birthday today! Former captain, Sardar Singh made his debut in the national team in 2006 against Pakistan and has a celebrated 12 years long career. From being honored with the Padma Shri and Arjuna Award to Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award for Hockey, …