From badminton to cricket, Sandip Sikdar writes on many sporting disciplines. He has the experience of working in digital, news agency as well as print organisations. Motorsport remains his first love.
Articles by Sandip Sikdar
Davis Cup: India blank Togo 4-0, in World Group I
Sriram Balaji and Rithvik Bollipalli won the doubles on Sunday before the hosts won the playoff 4-0 in New Delhi
Published on Feb 02, 2025 09:16 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Davis Cup: Mukund, Ramkumar put India 2-0 up v Togo
India leads 2-0 against Togo in the Davis Cup 2025 playoff, with Mukund and Ramkumar winning their singles matches, aiming to seal the tie on Day 2
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 10:00 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Davis Cup: Depleted India start favourites against Togo
The hosts will be missing their top players but they should have enough firepower to emerge victorious
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 08:34 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Redemption in Ranchi for Schopman
The 47-year-old didn’t have a great stint as India coach but she finally found success with Odisha Warriors
Published on Jan 27, 2025 10:39 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Lakshya needs to find a way to get over the line: Vimal Kumar
Lakshya Sen struggles post-Olympics, facing early exits in tournaments. His coach emphasises mental resilience and physical improvement for success
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 08:06 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
BAI bars 15 players for age fraud in last 18 months
The Badminton Association of India has banned 15 junior players for age-fudging, implementing a Voluntary Age Rectification Scheme to address the issue.
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 10:27 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
India Open: Viktor Axelsen, An Se Young reign supreme
It was the Dane’s third title while it was a second win for South Korea’s An at India’s premier badminton event
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 09:04 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Indian challenge ends as Satwik-Chirag lose
The former no.1 men’s pair loses to Malaysian third seeds Nur Izzuddin and Goh Sze Fei in straight games to crash out of semis
Published on Jan 18, 2025 10:21 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Satwik-Chirag last Indians standing after Sindhu, Kiran lose
Satwik and Chirag barely broke a sweat in ousting the South Korean combination of Jin Yong and Kang Min Hyuk to advance to the men’s doubles semi-finals
Published on Jan 17, 2025 10:52 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Doubles coach Arun Vishnu ends national role
India doubles coach Arun Vishnu is leaving the national setup to start a badminton academy in Nagpur with his wife, Arundhati Pantawane.
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 08:20 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
‘Target is to win Worlds, All England, World Tour Finals, Olympics’
Tan Kim Her has reunited with Satwiksairaj and Chirag, the pair that he helped put together and this time he has loftier goals on his mind
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 07:33 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
There is a lot of hope in Indian badminton: Handoyo
The Indonesian is one of the most revered coaches on the circuit and he feels India’s younger players will make their mark
Published on Jan 16, 2025 10:41 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
India Open: Ray of hope from late entrant Kiran
Kiran George, a surprise entrant, advances to the India Open quarter-finals. PV Sindhu and Satwik-Chirag also progress.
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 10:20 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Lakshya, Prannoy, Priyanshu all fall together
The Indian trio were ousted in the men’s singles in the first round of the India Open badminton in Delhi
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 10:54 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Anup Sridhar appointed Singapore men’s singles head coach
The 41-year-old will be taking over from famous coach Mulyo Handoyo, who stepped down from the position in the middle of last year
Published on Jan 15, 2025 10:17 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Want PV Sindhu to be more aggressive: Coach Irwansyah
After guiding Christie and Ginting to major titles, the Indonesian now wants to help the Indian star get back to her best
Published on Jan 15, 2025 10:06 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Satwik-Chirag win, hail reunion with Malaysian coach
It was Tan Kim Her who paired them in his first stint in India; they hope the Malaysian can raise their level
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 10:04 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
New year and fresh resolve for PV Sindhu
PV Sindhu, after a recent title win, looks to regain form with a new coach and aims for success in upcoming tournaments like the India Open
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 05:34 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Irwansyah in charge of women shuttlers, BAI to hire separate men’s coach
Irwansyah Adi Pratama has been appointed coach for India's women's badminton team, including PV Sindhu, as BAI focuses on group training for improvement
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 08:15 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Women’s Hockey India League finally ready for pushback
The tournament is expected to have the impact HIL had in helping the India men’s team players to grow
Published on Jan 11, 2025 09:32 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Off the turf, a break to remember for India’s hockey stars
Indian hockey players enjoyed a rare, long break to spend time with family, traveling and rejuvenating after intense schedules and tournaments.
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 06:24 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Fulton and Revington on friendship, coaching rivalry and SA cricketers
India’s chief hockey coach and his SA compatriot talk about their bond at the Hockey India League in Rourkela
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 08:39 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Rourkela
Relaunched HIL and bonding with the best
Indian players are more confident interacting with foreigners after the back-to-back Olympic bronze medals
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 01:30 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Rourkela
India to host Asia Cup, Junior World Cup in 2025
The men’s U-21 event will be staged in Chennai while the continental tournament will be staged in Rajgir, Bihar
Updated on Jan 05, 2025 10:58 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Rourkela
HIL a ray of hope to Indian players chasing comebacks
Many sidelined from the national squad have bounced back via the league, Rohidas being a shining example
Updated on Jan 05, 2025 08:15 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Rourkela
Fulton focusses on World Cup qualification, creating depth in squad
With the new Olympic cycle still in its nascent stage, India’s chief coach has already started building his team with Los Angeles 2028 in mind
Published on Jan 04, 2025 09:50 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Rourkela
Unusual technique, relentless practice make Harmanpreet’s drag-flick click
Double Olympic medallist and the latest Khel Ratna awardee reveals the secret behind his lethal drag-flicks
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 10:00 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Rourkela
Sam Ward relishing second coming in hockey
Having made a remarkable comeback to professional sport after a horrific on-field accident, the Brit is excited to represent UP Rudras at the upcoming HIL
Published on Dec 27, 2024 09:10 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
'Challenge in HIL is to forge a team from 24 players who don’t know each other'
The Paris Olympics gold medallist has signed for UP Rudras and believes team coach Paul van Ass can do it
Published on Dec 26, 2024 09:43 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Harmanpreet Singh is the best drag-flicker in the world: Gonzalo Peillat
The German became the most expensive overseas HIL player at ₹68 lakh
Published on Dec 25, 2024 07:34 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi