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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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Who Is the King of Football: Messi, Ronaldo, or Neymar?
When asking, who is the king of football, Messi, Ronaldo or Neymar, the answer depends on how you define “king.” While many hail Lionel Messi as the GOAT for his unmatched stats and magic, Cristiano Ronaldo stands tall as a gladiator with...
Top 10 ‘Rags-to-Riches’ Stories of Indian Sports Stars
Bill Gates once said, “If you’re born poor, it is not your fault. If you die poor, it is your fault.” Many of India’s most loved sports stars are living proof of this. They didn’t come from privilege or access; they came from small homes,...
India to Host the 2025 Squash World Cup this December
Chennai is set to host the 2025 SDAT Squash World Cup from December 9 to 14, marking the return of the global mixed-team event to India. The opening ceremony will be held on December 8 at Express Avenue Mall, bringing an energetic start to a...
Health Benefits of Playing Sports 3 Times a Week
Playing sports three times a week strengthens your heart, boosts mental health, enhances immunity, improves sleep, sharpens focus, and supports healthy weight management. It also builds confidence, emotional resilience, and social well-being,...
Who Invented Football?
Football has no single inventor, but Ebenezer Cobb Morley is recognised as the father of modern football for creating the first official rules in 1863. The sport didn’t start with one person or one moment. Instead, football developed over many...
What Is the Offside Rule in Football?
The offside rule in football stops players from staying too close to the opponent’s goal and waiting for an easy pass. A player is considered offside if they are ahead of the second-last defender at the moment their teammate passes the ball. This...
What are the 17 Rules of Football?
Football is the world’s most loved sport, played and watched by billions. Whether it’s a street match, a school tournament, or the FIFA World Cup, the game follows a universal rulebook known as the “17 Laws of the Game.” If you’re wondering, “What...
How Many Countries Play Football?
Over 210 countries play football worldwide, and as of 2025, FIFA recognises 211 official member associations. This figure includes sovereign nations, dependent territories, and regions with independent football bodies. Beyond FIFA members, several...
What Is a Treble in Football?
A treble in football is achieved when a club wins three major trophies in a single season. While any three trophies can loosely be called a treble, the genuine or continental treble specifically requires winning the domestic league, the primary...