by Namrata Srivastava | Dec 7, 2023
(December 7, 2023) During her childhood, she had a deep passion for ice skating and aspired to join the US national skating team. However, when Marissa Sumathipala was just 13 years old, her life took an unexpected turn. A severe fall during a practice session...
by Vikram Sharma | Oct 22, 2023
(October 22, 2023) If there is anything that motivates Sudipti Hajela to perform, it’s the sight of the tricolour. So, when she was saddled up and ready to prove her mettle at the Asian Games 2023 — she had one good look at the Indian flag, fluttering high in the...
by Namrata Srivastava | Dec 28, 2022
(December 28, 2022) It has been a year of sports for India. From our young guns’ marvellous performance at the Commonwealth Games to sports stars like Nikhat Zareen, Ravi Kumar Dahiya, Neeraj Chopra, and Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa securing gold at the individual...
by Namrata Srivastava | Dec 22, 2022
(December 22, 2022) Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty, who was crowned the national hardcourt tennis champion (women’s singles) 2021, was 11 when she first held a tennis racket in her hand. Calling herself an “accidental” tennis player, Shrivalli was introduced to the...
by Namrata Srivastava | Aug 20, 2022
(August 20, 2022) As a young kid, she loved skating and was even gearing up to be a part of the US national skating team. However, at the age of 13, life came to a standstill for Marissa Sumathipala, after she fell during a practice session and hit her head hard on...
