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
Drag-flick stalwart Peillat eyes a World Cup switch-hit with Germany
The star defender who took Argentina to the 2016 Rio Olympics gold will be the driving force of his adopted nation at the hockey World Cup starting in Odisha on Friday
Updated on Jan 11, 2023 11:09 PM IST
Sorrow and disappointment behind him, Pathak ready to roll
He was a standby to primary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh at Tokyo and didn't receive a medal but is ready to shine at the World Cup
Published on Jan 10, 2023 10:37 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
For India, the most important thing is we hit the ground running: Graham Reid
Ahead of the World Cup, the 58-year-old India coach discusses the team’s preparation, strengths and weaknesses.
Published on Jan 09, 2023 06:26 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
I will be back at Dakar 2024, says Indian rider CS Santosh
The rallyist, who suffered life-threatening injuries on the 2021 Dakar in Saudi Arabia, is on the mend and is determined to return to the world's toughest race next year.
Published on Jan 04, 2023 09:48 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
India as host: The non-cricket calendar for 2023
From the MotoGP to the Hockey World Cup, here are some non-cricket sporting events that India is set to host in 2023
Published on Dec 31, 2022 06:16 PM IST
Hockey: Harmanpreet to captain India at World Cup
Reid has chosen an experienced squad with 13 of the 19 who represented India at Tokyo making the cut for the World Cup
Updated on Dec 23, 2022 07:40 PM IST
From partial paralysis to Indian team: Sukhjeet's remarkable comeback story
A pinched nerve seemed to have ended his dream but the 26-year-old fought back in the only way he knew how to
Updated on Dec 11, 2022 11:23 PM IST
For hockey and home: Xess's pursuit of happiness
The 24-year-old is part of the Indian team playing a five-Test series against Australia but he is aiming for the World Cup
Updated on Dec 02, 2022 06:51 PM IST
How kabaddi gave Ranjit Naik and his family a much-needed lifeline
Things weren't easy for the 21-year-old but his love for the sport and a PKL contract came to his rescue.
Updated on Nov 30, 2022 09:51 AM IST
F1 2022 season: A Verstappen victory procession
Red Bull's Dutch driver was on a class of his own, winning his second straight world championship title.
Published on Nov 23, 2022 11:25 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Australia name strong squad for India hockey series
The five-match series will be played in Adelaide from Saturday.
Published on Nov 23, 2022 10:55 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Kush Maini to race in Formula 2 in 2023
Maini will drive a Dallara F2 car alongside Swiss teammate Ralph Boschung for the Spanish team.
Updated on Nov 22, 2022 10:40 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Sebastian Vettel's last dance
The German four-time world champion will sign off after a 15-year F1 career at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday
Published on Nov 19, 2022 11:56 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
With Nations Cup in sight, Schopman eyes improvement
In an interview, the 45-year-old, who was named FIH Coach of the Year last month, discusses India’s redemption at CWG with a bronze after the poor outing at the World Cup.
Published on Nov 18, 2022 07:04 PM IST
Women's hockey: How Beauty charted her inspirational rise to the Indian team
It has not been easy but the 19-year-old and her family have persevered through some tough times to find success on the field.
Published on Nov 17, 2022 06:29 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
After missing CWG due to Covid-19, Navjot gets back on track
Navjot has made the cut for the 20-member India squad for the inaugural Nations Cup, due to be held in Valencia from December 11-17.
Published on Nov 16, 2022 10:32 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Rabichandra Singh: From dodging mom to watch hockey to donning India colours
The young India midfielder from Manipur speaks about finding his feet in the game and how dire financial conditions at home almost killed his sporting dream early
Published on Nov 15, 2022 09:15 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Raheel keen to 'strike it rich' with Indian hockey team
The 25-year-old forward from Karnataka ended a long wait to make his debut with the national squad in the FIH Pro League tournament in Bhubaneswar late last month
Updated on Nov 09, 2022 12:25 PM IST
Formula E confident of smooth Indian debut
Co-founder of the electric car racing series, Alberto Longo, feels motorsport being recognised as a sport by the government will smoothen its entry and growth in the country
Published on Nov 05, 2022 10:43 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
New FIH president pledges waterless hockey pitches
The world governing body is already experimenting with turfs that need far less watering with target to achieve waterless pitches at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Published on Nov 05, 2022 10:42 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
That winning feeling: The changes propelling Satwik-Chirag to the podium
The world No 8 pairing started the year with a bang, winning the India Open in January, and they haven't looked back since
Updated on Oct 31, 2022 10:56 PM IST
Sankar Muthusamy finishes world junior badminton runner-up
The 18-year-old saved six match points in the second game before losing to Chinese Taipei’s Kuo Kuan Lin in the final of the tournament in Santander, Spain.
Published on Oct 30, 2022 11:14 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
India’s Sankar Muthusamy in junior badminton worlds final
The 18-year-old from a Chennai academy tamed his aggressive Thai opponent to reach the final of the tournament in Santander, Spain
Published on Oct 29, 2022 10:56 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Satwik-Chirag sail into French Open final
The world No 8 Indian pair beat South Koreans Choi Sol Gyu and Kim Won Ho in straight games to enter the summit clash
Published on Oct 29, 2022 10:29 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Muthusamy advances to semis at World Junior Championships
The fourth seeded India has now assured himself of a medal at the prestigious event.
Published on Oct 28, 2022 11:19 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Pro League champions to get World Cup, Olympic berths
While the winners of Season 5 (2023-24) and 6 (2024-25) will qualify for the 2026 World Cup, the champions of Season 7 (2025-26) and 8 (2026-27) and will earn a berth for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Published on Oct 21, 2022 11:49 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Satwik-Chirag beat All England champs, march into quarters
This was their second victory in as many meetings against the world No 14 duo, having earlier beaten them at the Swiss Open in Basel in March.
Updated on Oct 20, 2022 11:05 PM IST
Inspired by IPL's fan connect, says NBA Asia boss
“We cannot take fandom for granted. We are inspired by and have tremendous respect for cricket and for the IPL," Ramez Sheikh, NBA Asia MD, said.
Published on Oct 08, 2022 09:38 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Abu Dhabi
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis keen to play in India
Known for his speed, strength, and ball-handling, Giannis is currently one of NBA's most dominant players, who also guided the Bucks to a historic second NBA crown last year, 50 years after they won their first in 1971.
Updated on Oct 07, 2022 10:30 PM IST
We have plans to return to India for pre-season games, says NBA commissioner
NBA held two international pre-season games at the NSCI Dome in Mumbai in October 2019, featuring Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings. It was the first and only time NBA held its international games in India.
Published on Oct 06, 2022 10:20 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Abu Dhabi
