Boxing: How Nguyen Thi Thu Nhi battled poverty, misogyny to become Vietnam's first world champ

Nhi did not know where boxing would lead her, but she knew what she wanted: to escape from a life of desperate toil.

AFP

· May 04, 2022 · 09:56 am

The story of Majlinda Kelmendi, Judo superstar who unites Kosovo

She is the only Olympic medallist in Kosovo’s history and is idolised by her compatriots, from the president down.

AFP

· Jun 30, 2021 · 11:54 am

Overcoming a rare disease: British tennis player Francesca Jones’ inspirational journey to Aus Open

The 20-year-old, who qualified for the Australian Open on Wednesday, has a rare congenital condition that means she has only eight fingers and seven toes.

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· Jan 15, 2021 · 11:34 am

Going against the tide: How para swimmer Satendra Singh Lohiya turned sympathy into admiration

In 2020, Satendra was awarded the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Sports award, the highest adventure sports award in the country.

Kaushal Shukla

· Dec 14, 2020 · 11:27 am

Couldn’t swim, didn’t know Olympics: Eric ‘Eel’ Moussambani looks back on iconic Sydney 2000 moment

It’s the 20th anniversary of the solo crawl in the pool that made the Equatorial Guinea swimmer a global star for embodying the Olympic sprit.

AFP

· Sep 19, 2020 · 05:31 pm

He lost two of football’s biggest jobs in 2018. With Europa League title, Lopetegui finds redemption

Julen Lopetegui was sacked by Spain and Real Madrid in quick succession back in 2018 but has now won his first trophy as a footbll manager.

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· Aug 22, 2020 · 12:40 pm

A bad back, so what? In 2010, VVS Laxman showed why he was India’s ultimate saviour

The Hyderabad batsman scored two match-winning knocks for India in 2010 overcoming the pain barrier and extreme odds.

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· Aug 10, 2020 · 10:55 am

He waited 10 years for a chance at Arsenal. When it arrived, Emi Martinez grabbed it with both hands

For Arsenal’s Argentine goalkeeper, it has been a case of overcoming obstacle after obstacle before having his moment in the spotlight.

Vinayakk Mohanarangan

· Aug 02, 2020 · 03:35 pm

Over but not out: Dennis Lillee’s incredible comeback from back injury is awe-inspiring even today

Lillee finished his career with a world record 355 dismissals but he earned the most respect for his iron will and determination.

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· Jul 18, 2020 · 08:19 pm

A friendship that triumphed over racism: Luz Long, Jesse Owens and a lesson for humanity

The story of Owens and Long’s friendship demonstrated how sports could unite people across gender, race and nationalities, even in the toughest circumstances.

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· Jul 15, 2020 · 12:33 pm

Brave face: When Gary Kirsten batted with a broken nose and swollen eye against Pakistan

The South African batsman was struck on his face by a Shoaib Akhtar bouncer during a Test match at Lahore in 2003.

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· Jul 09, 2020 · 07:00 pm

With a fractured hand and a smile: When West Indies fast bowler Malcolm Marshall destroyed England

An exemplary display of grit and determination by a player who always wore his heart on his sleeve.

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· Jul 06, 2020 · 02:38 pm