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
Slight delay but Buddh circuit should be ready for MotoGP
Carlos Ezpeleta, Chief Sporting Officer of Dorna Sports, feels homologation isn't a problem as the circuit isn't a new one
Published on Jul 12, 2023 10:34 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Lakshya is back on the mark
Injuries and a coaching change derailed him but he is now back to winning ways
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 09:50 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
PV Sindhu requests SAI to appoint Muhammad Hafiz Hashim as coach
The two-time Olympic medallist has been training under the former All England champion for the past two weeks in Hyderabad
Published on Jun 30, 2023 10:55 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Araijeet chases father's dream after promising start
Following a successful Junior Asia Cup where he starred in India's title win, the young forward wants to break into the senior side
Updated on Jun 30, 2023 07:03 PM IST
Back from wilderness, Sanjay aims to fill big shoes
Back in team after an impressive show in Pro League, defender Sanjay hopes to fill the drag-flick void
Updated on Jun 30, 2023 08:26 AM IST
Mental trainer Upton to help Indian men’s hockey team
The South African is scheduled to hold three-part mental conditioning sessions starting July 1 at the ongoing national camp for the men's core group at SAI
Published on Jun 29, 2023 09:09 PM IST
Sport climber Prateeksha targets her own peaks
Her sport is often confused with mountaineering, but the Bengaluru climber hopes she can win a medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games and change all that.
Published on Jun 27, 2023 08:24 AM IST
Back in the fold, defender Sumit eyes Asian Games glory
The 26-year-old India’s hockey team defender is keen to make up for lost time after being ignored for World Cup and CWG
Published on Jun 22, 2023 11:26 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
'Most of our opponents know it is not fun to play us'
Two-time All England champion Mathias Boe opens up on guiding Satwik and Chirag to their maiden Super 1000 title.
Updated on Jun 21, 2023 07:06 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Hyderabad E-Prix not on 2023-24 Formula E provisional calendar
The 10th season of the electric racing series will have 17 races in 13 different cities of which three are yet to be named.
Updated on Jun 21, 2023 08:17 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Max Verstappen’s win No.41 matches Ayrton Senna
Red Bull complete a century of race wins as driver and team were again on top at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 08:14 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
'Two guys with high quality hitting’, Gopichand hails Satwik-Chirag
The chief national badminton coach said the doubles pair winning the Indonesian Open title only highlighted their world class abilities
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 06:44 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
India junior star Boby Dhami looks back on a family crisis and his hockey rise
The vice-captain of India's Junior Asia Cup winning side, as a 10-year-old, went to live with his uncle, a qualified hockey coach, who guided him early on
Published on Jun 19, 2023 08:47 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Satwik-Chirag make Indian badminton history
India's top doubles pair upstages Malaysian world champions in the Indonesian Open final, becoming the first Indians to win a Super 1000 tournament title
Updated on Jun 19, 2023 08:29 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Satwik-Chirag in Indonesia Open final, HS Prannoy eliminated
India’s top doubles pair rallied brilliantly to beat their Korean opponents in three games, but HS Prannoy lost to Olympic champion Viktor Axelson in the semis
Updated on Jun 17, 2023 11:30 PM IST
Jnr hockey skipper Preeti recalls finding her feet
The skipper of India's victorious junior women's hockey team, as a young girl, had to overcome infection following ankle fracture
Updated on Jun 17, 2023 09:55 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Hockey: Manpreet Singh takes 'a step back' to help forge India’s new style
The player who captained India to a historic Olympic bronze at the Tokyo Olympics talks about plans drawn up new chief coach Craig Fulton
Updated on Jun 14, 2023 07:54 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Tokyo hero Simranjeet savours his India comeback
The striker, who scored the winning goal in the hockey team’s bronze-winning match, is back where he belongs after a long battle with injuries and poor form
Updated on Jun 13, 2023 07:46 AM IST
Hosts Netherlands drub India in hockey Pro League match
Skipper Harmanpreet Singh, who now has 17 goals in this Pro League season, is the lone scorer for India in their 1-4 loss against a young Dutch side
Published on Jun 08, 2023 02:49 PM IST
Red Bull domination taking F1 back to a one-horse race
Max Verstappen’s team is winning the championship this season as it pleases, taking Formula One back towards another era of a single team dominating
Published on Jun 06, 2023 12:38 AM IST
Thailand Open: Lakshya Sen moves into the semis, Kiran George loses
Lakshya next faces a tough outing as he faces Thai second seed Kunlavut Vitidsarn for a place in Sunday’s final
Published on Jun 02, 2023 09:29 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Lakshya Sen, Kiran George advance in Thailand
Academy mates and friends Lakshya Sen and Kiran George made the last eight of the Super 500 event following straight-game wins at the Indoor Stadium Huamark.
Published on Jun 02, 2023 12:35 PM IST
HS Prannoy’s Malaysia win extends a new badminton tradition
India’s world No. 8 became the 10th different champion in as many BWF World Tour events in 2023. A look at why the game no longer about repeat champions
Updated on Jun 01, 2023 07:44 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Thailand Open: PV Sindhu ousted in first round, Kiran George wins
Saina Nehwal won her first round in women's singles while favourites Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty entered the men's doubles second round
Updated on May 31, 2023 11:25 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
HS Prannoy crowned Malaysia Masters champion, beats China's Hongyang in final
The 30-year-old wore down his younger Chinese opponent Weng Hongyang in a long-drawn final at Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.
Updated on May 29, 2023 09:05 AM IST
Prannoy enters Malaysia Masters final, Sindhu ousted
Prannoy had it easy in the semi-final in Kuala Lumpur after Indonesian qualifier Christian Adinata retired due to injury; PV Sindhu lost in straight games.
Published on May 27, 2023 11:34 PM IST
Last-minute blues: India go down 1-2 to Belgium
Mandeep Singh (25th) scored the lone goal for India while Thibeau Stockbroekx (18th) and Nelson Onana (60th) put the ball in for the Europeans
Updated on May 26, 2023 10:48 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
HS Prannoy, PV Sindhu in Malaysia Masters semis
Prannoy, the world No.9, now has a brilliant chance to enter his first final since March 2022
Published on May 26, 2023 08:04 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Back in rhythm, Harmanpreet eyes goals again
The Indian skipper had a poor World Cup in January and it took him some time to find his bearings again
Updated on May 29, 2023 01:16 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
From Simdega to India's blue, Sangita Kumari hits her goal
The India striker had a tough upbringing but that didn't stop her from dreaming big
Updated on May 25, 2023 05:28 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
