Sports

After losing his vision in infancy, Vishnu Vaghela grew up in a small village in Gujarat and found purpose through sport. Today, at 27, he captains both India and Gujarat’s blind football teams, mentors young players at the Blind People’s Association (BPA) in Ahmedabad, and continues to break barriers in the world of disability sport — on and off the field.

Milind Soman has never stopped challenging himself. From his success as a national swimming champion to his Ironman and ultramarathon feats, uncover the passion and determination that continue to define his incredible journey.

Former corporate lawyer Archana Sankaranarayanan left behind a high-flying legal career to embrace the ocean’s depths. Today, she holds the national record as India’s deepest female freediver, pushing boundaries and making waves in a male-dominated sport.

Arjuna Awardee Sheetal Devi is a para-archer from Jammu and Kashmir who overcame her phocomelia condition to become the world's first armless female archer. She not only claimed medals at the Para World Archery Championships and the Para Asian Games but also emerged as a symbol of breaking barriers.

IIT Madras and NPTEL are offering seven free online sports science courses to bridge the theory-practice gap and support career development in sports. Candidates don't need a JEE score to apply for the same.

In a year full of historic firsts for Indian sports, these champions shone the brightest. From Virat Kolhi & Satwik-Chirag to Sheetal Devi & Antim Panghal, whose victory was your favourite sporting moment of 2023?

An initiative by Naandi Foundation, ‘Toofaan Games’ are helping 2 lakh girls across the country grow - both at school and in life.

Pune resident Shraddha Gaikwad stumbled upon a skateboard while delivering lunch to her father, who worked as a security guard at a sports store. Here’s how that day transformed into a passion, leading her to win gold at the National Games.

A mountaineer and a cyclist, Bihar's Sabita Mahato conquered Umling La Pass in Ladakh – the world’s highest motorable road at 19,300 feet. How she reached there is an inspiring story of determination and courage.

Delhi-based Aaquib Wani is a self-taught prodigy who sews culture into every design he works on. Recently, his designs were seen on the jerseys worn by Indian athletes at Asian Games, 2023.