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i-Sports and Beyond: Parvathi’s Tale of Resilience
It all started when Krishna Kumar S, 2004 world champion who played alongside George Thomas, started the academy to...
MS Dhoni- The Lovable Brain-Teasing Cricket Genius
The genius of MS Dhoni! India slipped to 114 for 3 chasing 275 for their second World Cup title back in 2011, MS Dhoni...
She Rises Like A Phoenix Again, She Is Mithali Raj
Mithali Raj! She gave us wonderful memories from the ODI World Cup 2017. Expectations were high from the Indian...
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Is Swimming a Sport?
Yes, swimming is absolutely a sport. In fact, it’s one of the oldest and most respected competitive disciplines in the world, featured in every modern Olympic Games since 1896. Governed internationally by FINA (now World Aquatics), swimming demands...
When Will ISL 2025–26 Start?
The Indian Super League (ISL) 2025–26 season is set to start in December 2025, after a delay caused by contractual disputes between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL). This postponement aligns...
Does Swimming Reduce Belly Fat?
Swimming supports overall fat loss and tones the body, but does it reduce belly fat? Belly fat is one of the most common concerns among individuals aiming to lose weight. It not only affects appearance but is also linked to increased health risks...
Is Badminton an Indoor or Outdoor Game?
If you’ve ever asked- Is badminton an indoor or outdoor game, the simple answer is: badminton is primarily an indoor game. While you can play it outdoors casually, professional and competitive badminton is always played indoors. The reason lies in...
Badminton vs Shuttle
No, badminton and shuttle are not the same. Badminton is a racket sport played competitively on a specific court, while a shuttle refers to the object hit during the game, also known as the shuttlecock. Although closely related, badminton is the...
Playo Joins IPA Nationals 2025 as the Sports Community Partner
The IPA Pickleball Nationals 2025, India’s largest Pickleball event, is set to take place in Bengaluru from November 13 to 16. Supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MoYAS) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), this will be the...
Beach Volleyball Court Size
Beach volleyball is a fast-paced and exciting sport enjoyed worldwide. The official beach volleyball court measures 16 meters (52 feet 6 inches) in length and 8 meters (26 feet 3 inches) in width. This rectangular size was standardised by the...
India Shines in Denmark Open 2025
At the Denmark Open 2025 Super 750 event in Odense on October 16, 2025, India’s badminton contingent produced a day of high drama and dominance. Lakshya Sen pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the tournament, defeating world No. 2 Anders...
What is Badminton?
Badminton is a fast-paced racquet sport played with a shuttlecock and lightweight racquets, either in singles (1v1) or doubles (2v2) format. It’s usually played indoors on a rectangular court divided by a net, where players score points by landing...