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Namit Kumar
Namit Kumar is a Senior Sports Correspondent with The Indian Express based in New Delhi. He writes on a wide range of disciplines, including tennis, football, cricket, and motorsports, attempting to analyse the finer details. He hates writing in the third person.
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A new High Performance Swimming Programme aimed at producing young champion swimmers launched
July 24, 2024 21:30 IST
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, 35 swimming medals are at stake; An Inspire Institute of Sport initiative is targeting the 2032 Olympics
Thu, Jul 25, 2024
Wimbledon 2024: After one of his worst drubbings in final against Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic faces moment of reckoning
July 15, 2024 22:24 IST
It was the Serb's second-worst defeat in Grand Slam finals, but he vows to turn things around, starting with Paris Olympics.
Tue, Jul 16, 2024
Wimbledon 2024: With a blinding level of tennis, Carlos Alcaraz shows not just his immense talent, but also his appetite for the big stage
July 14, 2024 23:59 IST
In the biggest match and against the greatest opponent, Spaniard shows why he's virtually unstoppable at his best
Mon, Jul 15, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz saunters to second Wimbledon title, dousing Novak Djokovic’s slow-flickering fire
July 14, 2024 21:08 IST
Spaniard dismantles and dismembers Djokovic in a 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4) one-sided offensive and becomes only sixth man to win French Open and Wimbledon back to back
Mon, Jul 15, 2024
Wimbledon: Barbora Krejcikova’s surreal title triumph should catapult her into the league of modern superstars
July 13, 2024 22:51 IST
On a tense afternoon at Centre Court, Barbora Krejcikova defeated Jasmine Paolini, to emulate her idol Jana Novotna and add to an already impressive trophy collection.
Sun, Jul 14, 2024
Wimbledon final preview: History on the line in Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic rematch
July 13, 2024 20:52 IST
Djokovic will be vying for an all-time record-setting (man or woman) 25th Grand Slam singles title. Alcaraz will be vying for his fourth.
Sun, Jul 14, 2024
Wimbledon: Lorenzo Musetti, an aesthete’s delight, has the tools to push Novak Djokovic – here’s why
July 11, 2024 20:13 IST
Lorenzo Musetti has troubled Novak Djokovic in the past. On Friday, in his first Major semifinal, he will have the chance to roll out his best against the great champion.
Fri, Jul 12, 2024
Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic may thrive as underdog; Alcaraz, Sinner enter as favourites
June 30, 2024 20:35 IST
In indifferent form all year, the latest physical setback to his 37-year-old body meant that it may have made sense for Djokovic to rest up and not make the change to the slippery surface of grass with the Olympics set to be held on clay next month.
Mon, Jul 01, 2024
Euro 2024: Spalletti’s Italy attempting to reset stereotypical Italian football culture
June 28, 2024 22:27 IST
The introduction of the 3-5-2 system, over the usual 4-3-3, wasn't effective but may be required for solidity, given Califiori's suspension against Switzerland
Fri, Jun 28, 2024
Fringes to Olympics via French Open door: How journeyman Balaji got his lucky break
June 19, 2024 08:25 IST
Now 34, Balaji had been somewhat of a promising junior before his career tailed off due to injuries and the typical malaise of making the tough transition to the seniors.
Wed, Jun 19, 2024
Sumit Nagal capitalises on clay and consistency to be on Olympic cusp, but needs to step up to get to next level
June 17, 2024 21:57 IST
After losing early at French Open, 27-year-old won a Challenger event and reached the final of another, but lost to the first player ranked higher than him.
Tue, Jun 18, 2024
French Open: Carlos Alcaraz wins his third Slam at age of 21; matches Murray, Wawrinka in career slams
June 10, 2024 00:29 IST
21-year-old Carlos Alcaraz wins his third Grand Slam, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-2, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-4.
Mon, Jun 10, 2024
Iga Swiatek becomes first woman since Justine Henin to win three straight French Open crowns with brutal shot-making
June 08, 2024 21:35 IST
Iga Swiatek, the 23-year-old World No. 1 from Poland, defeated Italian 12th seed Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-1 to lift a third consecutive French Open title – her fourth in five years.
Sun, Jun 09, 2024
French Open: How Carlos Alcaraz overcame Jannik Sinner in a 5-set battle to reach first Roland Garros final
June 07, 2024 23:22 IST
Not all nail-biters are of the highest quality; this match ended up being one of different qualities in different sets as Alcaraz bounced back from a slow start.
Sat, Jun 08, 2024
Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz set to give taste of tennis’s future in French Open semifinal
June 06, 2024 21:21 IST
With Federer, Djokovic, Nadal missing from the second week at Roland Garros, the timing is perfect for latest chapter of the emerging new rivalry.
Fri, Jun 07, 2024
French Open: Clay god Rafael Nadal’s exit starts end of unprecedented Roland Garros stronghold
May 27, 2024 21:58 IST
French Open 2024: 14-time champion Nadal went down to Zverev 3-6, 6-7(5), 3-6 in brutal first-round assignment; stays non-committal on retirement.
Tue, May 28, 2024
Uncertain about his future, Rafael Nadal has his reasons to believe ahead of brutal first round
May 26, 2024 19:51 IST
Having spent most of the last two years out with injury, the 14-time champion is the underdog for his Roland Garros opener against in-form fourth seed Alexander Zverev.
Mon, May 27, 2024
French Open women’s preview: Why Iga Swiatek is the one to beat at Roland Garros
May 25, 2024 20:57 IST
While the French Open men’s draw is the most open in recent memory with Djokovic’s form and Alcaraz’s injury troubles, Swiatek is an imposing presence in women’s competition.
Sun, May 26, 2024
French Open: Sumit Nagal slides into Novak Djokovic’s training sessions, invited for his clay court specialtiesSubscriber Only
May 25, 2024 11:02 IST
Ability to relentlessly grind gives 94-ranked Sumit Nagal an edge on clay compared to other surfaces; Sumit Nagal will make his French Open debut
Sun, May 26, 2024
Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert and Majors push back against Saudi’s growing influence in tennis
May 07, 2024 21:08 IST
Last month, the WTA confirmed that the year-end Finals event will take place in Saudi Arabia starting in 2024 on a three-year deal; Riyadh will host the ‘NextGen’ ATP Finals, the marquee tournament for the young men’s players.
Tue, May 07, 2024
Paris Olympics: At selection trials, rookie Sandeep Singh gives world champion a scare, showcasing India’s depth in rifle shooting
April 28, 2024 08:22 IST
Born in Faridkot, Punjab, Sandeep picked up shooting when he was stationed with the army in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, the site of the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU), where he would practice at night after his duty in the day.
Mon, Apr 29, 2024
Paris Olympics selection trials: Shooter Sift Kaur Samra, riding high from Asian Games, aces first step
April 24, 2024 21:41 IST
After winning India’s first-ever individual shooting Asiad gold medal in Hangzhou last year, Sift kicked off the Olympic shooting trials with a dominant performance, taking top spot with a score of 466.3.
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
Shooting Olympic trials: Bhavesh Shekhawat, Simranpreet Kaur cause mild upsets, clinch T2
April 22, 2024 18:30 IST
Bhavesh Shekhawat edged Anish Bhanwala 34-29 to win the second trial in the men's 25m rapid fire pistol category, while quota winner Vijayveer Sidhu finished third with a score of 22 points.
Tue, Apr 23, 2024
Manu Bhaker is back having learnt from her heartbreaking experiences at Tokyo, books like The Alchemist helping her
April 20, 2024 22:03 IST
Bhaker ended eight points ahead of Rhythm Sangwan (39). Abhidnya Patil finished third with a score of 37 while Simranpreet Kaur finished fourth.
Sun, Apr 21, 2024
After unusually barren start to 2024, can Novak Djokovic summon motivation to make more history?
April 14, 2024 20:29 IST
Already established as the tennis GOAT, Djokovic has looked off colour as he faces fresh test of taking on younger, unintimidated challengers.
Mon, Apr 15, 2024Journalism of Courage
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