Sports stars of the future in India suffer as malnutrition rises. To improve its performance on the sporting stage, India needs to address malnutrition in children.
Vinesh Phogat: Her journey is one of grit and perseverance, marked by her battles both inside and outside the wrestling ring. Despite facing formidable opponents, including Yui Susaki, and enduring numerous injuries, Vinesh has remained resilient.
Sports psychology should be central in addressing athletes' mental health and performance issues, but its potential is often overlooked. Positive Sports Coaching could transform athletic training and achieve exceptional performance.
International Cricket and Indian Politics | India's dominance in cricket has made the IPL and upcoming World Cup central to the sport. However, as cricket grows, so does potential political interference.
Unveiling the entrenched power dynamics, systemic failures, and the relentless quest for integrity and justice in wrestling in India. From the corridors of authority to gritty competitions, the sport is dominated by stories of struggles and cover-ups.
Allegations of sexual harassment and corruption against a “top official” of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) have surfaced. But DDCA is not new to controversy and corruption, writes Chander Shekhar Luthra.
While Junior Athletics Coach Siksha Dagar has gone on to narrate her experiences with the Minister, in an exclusive conversation with The Probe’s Chander Shekhar Luthra, another woman athlete has alleged harassment by the Minister. Says, “I have handed over some of the screenshots to Siksha that she can produce as evidence before the court to prove her case”.
BCCI, the biggest and richest cricket Board in the world, was started for the welfare of Indian cricket, to regulate and oversee the growth of cricket which is considered a religion in India. But the Board, over the years, has mired itself in conspiracies and controversies. The Board needs to get its house in order first, writes Chander Shekhar Luthra.