Sandip Sikdar

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

Badminton Worlds: Prannoy finds his 'zone' to beat Axelsen

The ninth seed won 13-21, 21-15, 21-16 in a contest that lasted an hour and eight minutes to assure himself of a medal.

India's Prannoy HS hits a return against Denmark's Viktor Axelsen (AFP)
Published on Aug 25, 2023 10:49 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Listless Sindhu knocked out of world championships

The former champion, woefully out of form, squandered a 9-0 second game lead before losing in straight games to Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara in Copenhagen

Indian badminton player PV Sindhu reacts during her match(PTI)
Updated on Aug 23, 2023 08:18 AM IST

Ranchi to host Women’s Asian Champions Trophy in October-November

Ranchi has been chosen to hold the women’s tournament in October-November.

Jharkhand Sports Minister Hafizul Hasan unveils the logo of the Jharkhand Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2023 in the presence of Hockey India President Dr. Dilip Tirkey, in Ranchi on Tuesday
(ANI)
Published on Aug 22, 2023 07:28 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Can Sindhu, the big-tournament player, turn up?

The Indian star hasn't had the best of years but the world championships usually see her find a higher gear

India's PV Sindhu plays against Akane Yamaguchi of Japan(AFP)
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 07:52 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Fulton mantra: Delegate on-pitch decisions, help build flexibility

India’s chief hockey coach stresses on the half press and teamwork; the Asian Champions Trophy win shows the players are implementing them

Indian Men's Hockey Team captain Harmanpreet Singh with the team's head coach Craig Fulton after a press conference.(PTI)
Published on Aug 13, 2023 09:33 PM IST
By, Chennai

India stage sensational turnaround to win Asian Champions Trophy

The Harmanpreet-led outfit came from behind to beat Malaysia in the final

Indian players celebrate after winning the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 hockey tournament final match between India and Malaysia at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on August 12(AFP)
Updated on Aug 13, 2023 04:34 AM IST
By, Chennai

Impressive India beat Japan, enter Asian Champions Trophy 2023 final

The Harmanpreet-led outfit hardly put a foot wrong in a compelling semi-final performance

India's players celebrate after a goal during the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 hockey tournament semifinal match between India and Japan at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on August 11(AFP)
Updated on Aug 12, 2023 04:40 AM IST
By, Chennai

FIH drops plan to trial new penalty corner version

The global hockey body was considering a tweak as a safety measure to protect the first rusher and defenders

FIH will trial a new version of penalty corner.(AP)
Updated on Aug 12, 2023 08:24 PM IST
By, Chennai

How Kieran Govers went from the hockey turf to a coal mine and back

A two-time world champion and Olympic medallist, the Australian, who is now Malaysia's assistant coach, decided to work in a coal mine after retiring

Kieran Givers is a two-time world champion, two-time winner of the Champions Trophy, a Commonwealth Games winner as well as an Olympic bronze medallist
Updated on Aug 12, 2023 08:23 PM IST
By, Chennai

India prepare ‘final’ gift on Sreejesh’s 300th

In the semi-final, the hosts run into Japan, the only team they haven't managed to be in the tournament

Indian hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh during a training session.(PTI)
Published on Aug 10, 2023 11:21 PM IST
By, Chennai

'Whatever happened to me in the last two years wasn’t right'

Former India skipper Rani Rampal doesn't know why she is being kept out of the senior national team

India's Rani Rampal in action.(AFP)
Published on Aug 10, 2023 10:13 PM IST
By, Chennai

No formal request for HIL window yet: FIH

Approval for the window is critical for the HIL to be conducted as foreign players can participate in the lucrative league only if they are not on national duty

Tayyab Ikram
Published on Aug 10, 2023 02:52 PM IST

Asian Champions Trophy: India knock out Pakistan, face Japan in semis

Harmanpreet (15th, 23rd) scored a brace while Jugraj (36th) and Akashdeep (55th) scored one each to extend India’s unbeaten run against Pakistan to 16 matches

India's Harmanpreet Singh (L) celebrates after scoring India's second goal (AFP)
Updated on Aug 09, 2023 11:41 PM IST
By, Chennai

India vs Pakistan: A rivalry surviving on legacy

In the last 15 games between the two sides, India have won 12, two ended in draws while one was a no-result

India players celebrate during the match against Korea in the Asian Champions Trophy 2023(Hockey India Twitter)
Published on Aug 08, 2023 10:46 PM IST
By, Chennai

Dutchman Kruis appointed coach of India junior men and women's teams

The vastly experienced coach will mentor the teams in the build up to the Junior World Cups, to be held in November-December

Herman Kruis
Published on Aug 08, 2023 07:29 PM IST
By, Chennai

Asian Games hockey: India grouped with Pakistan

Defending champions Japan are also in India’s Pool A; the women’s team, runners-up at the 2018 Jakarta Games, are in Pool A with South Korea

The Indian men's hockey team has been clubbed alongside arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asian Games
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 08:56 PM IST
By, New Delhi

India beat South Korea after five years, in semis

The hosts won 3-2 to stay on top of the points table in the six-team Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai

Indian players celebrate after a goal
Published on Aug 08, 2023 12:14 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Asian Champions Trophy: Selvam Karthi inspires India to 5-0 rout of Malaysia

Son of watchman and house help, the local player who has risen from a humble background guides India to five-star show in the continental hockey event

India players celebrate during the match against Malaysia in the Asian Champions Trophy 2023, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, in Chennai (Lakshmi)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 02:46 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Despite loss, HS Prannoy savours run to the Australian Open final

The India No.1 lost a marathon match to China’s Weng Hongyang, but was pleased with his consistency ahead of World Championships in Copenhagen later in August

Badminton player HS Prannoy with coach P Gopichand and others poses for pictures with silver medal after the Australian Open men's singles final at the State Sports Centre in Sydney(PTI)
Published on Aug 06, 2023 08:33 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Consistency now his ally, HS Prannoy enters second final of year

The 31-year-old beat compatriot Priyanshu Rajawat in straight games to enter the final of the Australian Open badminton tournament

Prannoy H. S. of India hits a return against Priyanshu Rajawat of India during their men's singles semi final match on day five of the Australia Open badminton tournament(AFP)
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 09:58 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Talented Priyanshu Rajawat books semis battle against HS Prannoy

The 21-year-old was in superb form as he beat Srikanth 21-13, 21-8 in just 30 minutes

Rajawat did not just beat Srikanth but completely destroyed the former world No.1, winning 21-13, 21-8 in exactly half-an-hour.(AFP)
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 08:25 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Wasteful India draw 1-1 against Japan

The hosts dominated the match but converted only one of their 14 penalty corner chances while Japan made use of their short corners better

Japan are known to surprise top teams in the world every once in a while.(PTI)
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 07:51 PM IST

Asian Champions Trophy: India cruise past China as tougher challenges await

The Harmanpreet Singh-led outfit eased into the Asian Champions Trophy with a 7-2 win in their opener

Players of the Indian men's hockey team (blue) after winning a match against China during Asian Champions Trophy 2023(PTI)
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 08:21 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Asian test for India ahead of Asian Games

The six-team Asian Champions Trophy hockey in Chennai will be a prelude to India’s quest for gold in Hangzhou to seal direct qualification for Paris Olympics

Indian Men's Hockey Team captain Harmanpreet Singh with the team's head coach Craig Fulton after a press conference (PTI)
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 07:53 AM IST
By, New Delhi

‘Working to secure commitments necessary for Hyderabad E-Prix'

When the provisional calendar for the 2023-24 season was announced in June, Hyderabad was missing from the 17-race season.

Briton Jake Dennis of Andretti won the 2022-23 Formula E championship that concluded in London | Image for representation (AFP)
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 07:55 AM IST

Lakshya’s run ends in Japan Open semis

India’s world No.13, who has been in excellent form, rallied to win the second game before losing to Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie in a hard-fought match

Lakshya Sen of India hits a return against Jonatan Christie of Indonesia during their men's singles semi final match in the fifth day of the Japan Open (AFP)
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 07:40 PM IST

Lakshya enters third consecutive semi-final

Sen will be the only Indian in action on Saturday after HS Prannoy and the pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost their respective QFs

World number 13 Sen registered a 21-15 21-19 victory over local player Koki Watanabe, ranked 33rd, to make his third successive semifinals. (AFP)
Updated on Jul 28, 2023 09:00 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Malaysia’s Muhammad Hafiz Hashim approved as PV Sindhu’s coach

The double Olympic medallist, struggling for consistency this season, will be guided by the former All England champion until the Paris Olympics

Indian badminton player PV Sindhu had requested SAI and Badminton Association of India to assign Hashim as her coach last month(PTI)
Updated on Jul 18, 2023 01:47 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Rubbing shoulders with Dressel, Ledecky gives Nehra confidence

Aryan Nehra trains under Florida university’s swimming programme, which has produced Olympic champions such as Ryan Lochte, Tracy Caulkins, Conor Dwyer

Indian swimmer Aryan Nehra
Published on Jul 16, 2023 10:53 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Ranchi likely to host Women's Asian Champions Trophy

The Indian women’s hockey team has won the event only once (2016) out of six editions.

The Indian Women's Hockey team.(Hockey India)
Published on Jul 13, 2023 07:51 PM IST
By, New Delhi
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