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Mihir Vasavda
Based out of Mumbai, Mihir Vasavda is a Senior Assistant Editor (Sports) with The Indian Express. An award-winning journalist, he writes on Olympic sports and sports policy matters, and has covered several multi-discipline events as well as football and hockey World Cups. He tweets from @mihirsv
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New low in hockey: Indian men lose seven games in a row in Pro League, record longest-ever losing streakSubscriber Only
June 21, 2025 22:46 IST
Belgium put six goals past Fulton’s men to inflict seventh Indian defeat on the trot at FIH Pro League
Sun, Jun 22, 2025
What ails Indian hockey team? Experienced players making rookie mistakes under pressureSubscriber Only
June 16, 2025 21:07 IST
It should worry Indian hockey team coach Craig Fulton that the players he gambled on for sealing the World Cup berth have continued making mistakes in key moments.
Tue, Jun 17, 2025
Hockey: India concede with 40 seconds left to play against Australia to lose fifth match in a row at FIH Pro LeagueSubscriber Only
June 14, 2025 17:40 IST
It’s not hard to see where the problem, and the frustration, lies for India: in closing out close matches. The 2-3 loss to Australia in Antwerp in the FIH Pro League on Saturday was the fifth in a row for Craig Fulton’s side.
Sat, Jun 14, 2025
Making of India’s sprint sensation Animesh Kujur: Stories of Jesse Owens, controlled diet and faster competitorsSubscriber Only
June 13, 2025 09:10 IST
The 22-year-old has broken the 200m national record twice in two months. To put it in context, the 200m NR was broken two times in seven years before Animesh Kujur decided to take matters into his own hands—rather, his feet.
Fri, Jun 13, 2025
India produce heavy-metal hockey but finishing lets them down in another painful defeat against World No 1 NetherlandsSubscriber Only
June 09, 2025 21:50 IST
India started so sharply and with such high energy that they entered the Dutch ‘D’ nine times in the first 10 minutes
Tue, Jun 10, 2025
Hockey: As India target World Cup berth, unlocking Olympic champions Netherlands’ man-to-man marking will be keySubscriber Only
June 06, 2025 21:06 IST
The match against the Dutch on Saturday will kick off a gruelling period for the Indian men’s hockey team, which will play six matches in nine days against world hockey’s heavyweight sides.
Sat, Jun 07, 2025
Inscrutable Shubman Gill takes guard: Captain keeps cards close to chest as India leave for EnglandSubscriber Only
June 05, 2025 23:49 IST
New Test skipper refuse to give much away as new era dawns after Rohit-Virat-Ashwin retirements amid uncertainty over Bumrah's workload.
Fri, Jun 06, 2025
Bengaluru stampede: India coach Gautam Gambhir says there should not be roadshows ‘if we are not prepared’ to handle crowdsSubscriber Only
June 05, 2025 20:05 IST
Gautam Gambhir on road shows: India coach said he was never a believer of roadshows in his career and believed it should not be held if organisers are ‘not prepared to handle that kind of crowds’.
Fri, Jun 06, 2025
Once a ball boy, Srinagar’s Suhail Ahmad Bhat on cusp of becoming fourth player from Kashmir to play for Indian football teamSubscriber Only
June 02, 2025 09:44 IST
The 20-year-old striker Suhal Bhat is on the cusp of becoming only the fourth player from J&K to represent India. And it might not have been possible without the others like Majeed Kakroo and Mehrajuddin Wadoo, who have been there, done that.
Mon, Jun 02, 2025
The Shubman Gill effect in his Chak Kherewala village: A new stadium being built, an uptick in cricket enrollmentsSubscriber Only
May 24, 2025 21:53 IST
At 25 years, Gill is India's youngest Test captain since Sachin Tendulkar, who was 23 when he helmed the team; "To see Shubman lead the Indian team will be the proudest moment for my father and brother,” says Gill's paternal aunt
Sun, May 25, 2025
Shubman Gill named India’s new Test captain: ‘As tough as it gets, he’ll have to learn on the job,’ says chief selector Ajit AgarkarSubscriber Only
May 24, 2025 13:38 IST
Rishabh Pant vice-captain for India’s tour of England; Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sai Sudharsan set to make debuts; Shardul Thakur returns to Test squad, unfit Mohd Shami dropped
Sat, May 24, 2025
The 10-second project: Inside Indian athletics’ most ambitious programmeSubscriber Only
May 24, 2025 08:00 IST
India’s four fastest men are at the starting blocks. Their goal: run the 100m sprint in under 10 seconds, considered the hallmark of a world-class sprinter. MIHIR VASAVDA visits their training centre in Navi Mumbai, where Manikanta Hoblidhar, Amlan Borgohain, Gurindervir Singh and Animesh Kujur sprint with their eyes on the clock
Sat, May 24, 2025
How Neeraj Chopra cleared 90m barrier: Healed groin, higher throw, backwindSubscriber Only
May 17, 2025 20:04 IST
For a man who, for years, maintained that result mattered and not the distance, Neeraj Chopra wouldn’t trade the distance for the result on this one occasion. Here's why Doha's 90.23m is a crucial moment in his career.
Sun, May 18, 2025Neeraj Chopra’s 90m dream achieved: On ‘bittersweet’ night, Neeraj hopes it is just the beginning for bigger throwsSubscriber Only
May 17, 2025 00:43 IST
Neeraj Chopra was more relieved than happy as the 90.23m throw was confirmed. The monkey is off the back. And he isn’t satisfied just yet. “I believe that I am ready to throw further. It's just a beginning.”
Sat, May 17, 2025
Neeraj Chopra ready to fly at Doha Diamond League: ‘Feel really good, haven’t missed any throwing session’Subscriber Only
May 15, 2025 18:47 IST
“(Earlier) I had some problems in my groin,” Neeraj Chopra said in Doha ahead of the Diamond League curtain-raiser for men's javelin throw. “This time, I never missed any (throwing) session. So, I feel very confident.”
Fri, May 16, 2025
Asian Games 2026: With athletes staying on floating Games Village, plans afoot to brace for tsunami, typhoonsSubscriber Only
May 14, 2025 23:27 IST
With the Asian Games set to be held in September and October, considered to be the peak typhoon season, there is a ‘contingency plan to evacuate athletes in case of tsunami, typhoons or natural disasters’, two senior Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) officials told The Indian Express.
Thu, May 15, 2025
India’s hockey team sets sights on World Cup qualification via Pro League: “We want to be well prepared for mega performance”Subscriber Only
May 11, 2025 17:31 IST
Men's hockey team is doing 400m and middle-distance runs to improve endurance & conditioning ahead of Pro League
Mon, May 12, 2025
India-Pakistan conflict: Family forced to leave Poonch following attacks, Jammu teenager wins volleyball gold medalSubscriber Only
May 09, 2025 23:03 IST
With their minds on events back home, Jammu & Kashmir volleyball team strikes gold at Khel India Youth Games
Sat, May 10, 2025
Drafting, super spikes: How Faith Kipyegon can become the first woman to run a mile under four minutesSubscriber Only
May 05, 2025 11:58 IST
With pace-setters in front and behind her and little to no wind on the course, the Kenyan athlete can break new ground for female sportspeople.
Mon, May 05, 2025
Sunny Thomas, the English professor who became Indian shooting’s first Dronacharya, passes awaySubscriber Only
April 30, 2025 13:59 IST
Beijing Olympics gold medalist Abhinav Bindra pays tribute, says coach Thomas played a 'big role in his early years'; London Olympics bronze medalist Gagan Narang hailed Thomas as the 'lighthouse of Indian shooting'.
Wed, Apr 30, 2025
Why I-League fiasco involving Churchill Brothers and Inter Kashi is another blow to All India Football Federation’s credibilitySubscriber Only
April 29, 2025 13:18 IST
Confusion arising out of AIFF not updating their portal on a player's suspension has cascaded into all-round embarrassment for all parties involved.
Tue, Apr 29, 2025
No visa for Pakistan, Asia Cup hockey under cloud after Pahalgam terror attackSubscriber Only
April 24, 2025 20:49 IST
Pakistan's participation doubtful in the World Cup qualifying event to be held in Bihar; Hockey India sources say 'government policy' will be followed
Thu, Apr 24, 2025
Before Olympic, European medals, he won bulls, tractors in India: Incredible story of the wrestling champion who cut his teeth in DangalsSubscriber Only
April 19, 2025 22:16 IST
Earlier this month, Giorgi was crowned European champion in the 125-kg freestyle category
Mon, Apr 21, 2025
Faster, lighter, stronger: Manpreet Singh was at forefront of Indian hockey’s fitness revolution. At 32, he continues setting exampleSubscriber Only
April 16, 2025 18:48 IST
Former captain was at the forefront of Indian hockey’s fitness revolution in 2011, when he made his international debut. Now in the twilight of his career, the 32-year-old setting an example once again .
Thu, Apr 17, 2025
Olympic history: More women than men at 2028 Los Angeles Games; ‘merit based’, says IOCSubscriber Only
April 10, 2025 18:48 IST
For the first time women will have more spots (5,655) than men (5,543) at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics; additional women team's were added in football, water polo, while boxing will have one more weight category.
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