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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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Cyclist Jankidas never represented India at Olympics. The flag story isn’t true

The official website of the Olympics confirms that no Indian cyclist competed in the cycling events in Berlin in 1936, while no Olympic games were held in 1942.

Indian coaches are ill-equipped for modern sports. That’s why we didn’t shine at Olympics

Our coaches exhibit a sheer lack of intent to keep abreast with the latest demands because they are not chosen based on their modern understanding of the game.

Saudi Arabia has embraced football but this Nike ad is making sure women don’t miss out

Nike’s inclination toward femvertising isn’t new. In 2016, it launched the Da Da Ding campaign portraying the power of Indian women. Directed by Francois Rousselet, the campaign was a hit.

Indian steeplechaser Avinash Sable betters own record after learning ‘not to take sports so seriously’

Sable completed men’s 3,000 m steeplechase at Paris Diamond League in 8:09.91, surpassing his own national record set at 2022 Commonwealth Games by over a second.

India’s stalwart footballer Sunil Chhetri retires. ‘Time for country to see next No 9’

The India captain, the country's most prolific scorer, will retire from international football after the World Cup qualifier against Kuwait on 6 June.

Cricket Kit by Shrey Sports: A Must-Have for Kids!

Shrey has been renowned for being used by 70% of all international cricket players in the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 and other major tournaments.

Assam’s mekhela sador-wearing soccer moms have surprised the internet. But it’s nothing new

Two moms can be seen cheering and shouting instructions at the players in a video posted by NorthEast United FC. They’ve been part of Assam’s sporting cultures for at least 20 years.

Regulation or ‘taking control via backdoor’? — what Haryana Sports Association Bill proposes

Legislation passed by assembly this week proposes setting up sports registration councils at state & regional level, prescribes imprisonment and fine for failure to comply with norms.

Assam is seeing a volleyball revolution. A local champ is rallying one village after another

Former India captain Abhijit Bhattacharya's Brahmaputra Volleyball League kicked off its fourth edition this year—with 390 teams from 144 villages in Assam.

Cricket returns to Olympics after more than a century, added to 2028 Los Angeles Games programme

4 other games — flag football, lacrosse, squash and baseball-softball — also receive approval of International Olympic Committee, which is looking to tap into new global audiences.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.