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Abhijeet Kulkarni
Abhijeet Kulkarni is a Scroll.in staffer.
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Paralympics: India’s badminton success, expected and hard-earned, must act as a catalyst for change
Medal haul in Tokyo is definitely worth celebration but it should also spur changes in domestic set-up for para badminton to grow in India.
Abhijeet Kulkarni
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Tokyo Paralympics, badminton preview: A look at India’s medal hopefuls as the sport makes its debut
There will be 14 gold medals at stake at Tokyo 2020. We take a look at the disciplines and the chances of the Indian players.
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A sports culture beyond Olympics: To find lasting success, India needs to start at the very bottom
While everyone involved in India’s sports ecosystem keeps talking about the grassroots, the majority of their efforts are concentrated only at the top.
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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Tokyo 2020: Behind PV Sindhu’s success, an incredible mindset to win and a strong support system
What Sindhu said immediately after winning the bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics showed exactly why she is considered a big tournament player.
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Tokyo 2020, badminton: Against gifted Tai Tzu Ying, PV Sindhu’s tactical errors proved costly
To beat players like Tai Tzu Ying when they are at their best, one needs to think on their feet and keep changing tactics to ensure that they don’t settle.
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Tokyo 2020, badminton: PV Sindhu showcased her transformation in superb win over Akane Yamaguchi
The reigning world champion is back in the Olympics semi-final again, with straight-game 21-13, 22-20 win against Japan’s Yamaguchi.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Tokyo 2020: Faster and stronger, PV Sindhu is now a grizzled veteran with a mind of her own
For Rio 2016, Project Sindhu was planned and executed by her coach and mentor Gopichand. This time around, the player is far more independent.
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Why Prakash Padukone’s All England title in 1980 was the crowning moment of a glorious career
Book excerpt from ‘The Gopichand Factor: The Rise and Rise of Indian Badminton’ on the history of the sport in India.
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Dutee Chand’s BMW controversy: Why the athlete is not always a victim of the system
The Indian sports ecosystem is far from perfect but elite Indian athletes are among the privileged few who get near-complete financial support.
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The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Numbers game: The computer professional who is trying to fill badminton’s giant statistical hole
Badminton statistics are notoriously hard to find and a Danish computer professional, Jens Christiensen, hopes to change that.
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PV Sindhu at 25: Olympic medallist, world champion already – what next for the Indian badminton ace?
For the 2016 Rio Olympics silver medallist, this breather is long overdue and it will allow her to reset her goals. But what should those goals be?
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Dominant on court, a rebel off it: Lin Dan will be remembered as badminton’s biggest superstar
It is time to give the most decorated player in the history of world badminton a standing ovation.
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The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing