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Fun in the sun
KEEP FIT Does the sun drain your motivation to work out? Then why not make it fun? MRINALINI suggests some ways.
As the summer heat continues to soar, the spirit seems to plummet downwards and the body feels like a wilting flower. The best way to beat the heat is to stay active and enthused. It […]
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On guard!
YOUNG LIKE US By winning a gold in the epee individual category of the South Asian Fencing Championship, Shagolsem Jayanta Singh has proved that he is here to stay. V. V. SUBRAHMANYAM
He moves around with so much energy and exuberance that it’s hard to miss him. Manipur fencer Shagolsem Jayanta Singh is making waves in the […]
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Coach’s delight
YOUNG LIKE US Yadlapalli Pranjala is making her mark at the National level. V. V. SUBRAHMANYAM
She strayed onto a tennis court for the first time thanks to her father Yadlapalli Kishore’s love for the game. But, within a few days, the coach at the Sarojini Cricket & Fitness Academy, Sravan, and its Director Kiran Reddy […]
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Gaining momentum
TENNIS Snehadevi S. Reddy is a 14-year-old working her way up the junior rankings in India. If she can raise her fitness and gain a little maturity, she’d be on par with most – although not all – of the top juniors in the world. Shreedutta Chidananda
Among the throng that will descend on Melbourne Park later this […]
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London calling
With hopes in their hearts and dreams in their eyes and preparation as their strongest ally, these athletes are keen to make their presence felt in the 2012 London Olympics. KAMESH SRINIVASAN
She is only 17, but has the world at her feet. Deepika Kumari is hailed universally as the rising star of the archery world. […]
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The mesmeriser
Praveen Kumar is one of the most important players in the Tamil Nadu team. It’s a pleasure watching him play. K. KEERTHIVASAN
Praveen Kumar is one of those rare players in Tamil Nadu who can pull off a stunning basket with grace and elegance. When the ball handler charges in with the ball, the options are […]
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Calculated moves
YOUNG LIKE US Dronavalli Harika has been winning laurels for the country regularly, gaining respect from her peers and critics alike. V. V. SUBRAHMANYAM
Dronavalli Harika always gave an impression since childhood that she is destined to achieve big in chess, an activity she started after watching her father and elder sister Anusha dabble on the […]
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Racing, his passion
YOUNG LIKE US Aditya Patel is not worried about not getting into Formula One. His focus is now on the ongoing Scirocco-R Cup. ARUN VENUGOPAL
The feverish excitement at Norisring (the racing track in Nuremberg) is hard to miss given the flurry of activities that the manufacturers, drivers, and mechanics are engaged in. India’s Aditya Patel, […]
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Speculations and suprises
FOOTBALL A preview of the The Barclays Premier League 2011-12 which will kickstart next month. ASHWIN SAJITH
There is something about August that brings a bout of feverish excitement. After two months of frenzied speculation and long protracted moves, the Premier League season kicks off again. The title race last year went right down to […]
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Right on track
MOTOR SPORT With just a couple of months to go before the first Formula 1 race in India, here’s hoping that the Indian champs make a mark on the F1 scene. SAGAR KAPOOR
After 14 years of arguments, debacles and changes in proposed sites, India is finally set to host a Formula 1 race, scheduled to […]
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