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In defiance of the belief that only high-end infrastructure and expensive facilities can produce talented tennis players, a boy from Gohana, who learnt and practised the sport on a mud court, has emerged as the new national tennis champion.

Bablu Martin was a cricket and football player. He dedicated his entire life to sports and to helping people. On Saturday, he lost his life trying to save three children from being buried under the debris of a building that collapsed in Maihar.

Srikanth Kidambi, who recently entered into the quarter finals at the Rio Olympics, won the Super Series Premier after defeating his opponent Lin Dan. He became the first Indian to win a Super Series Premier Men's title.

Chanda was engaged when she was just a year-and-a-half old. This is how she conquered one hurdle after another to fulfil her dreams and is helping many others do the same.

Dileep started learning football only two years ago. Till date, he has already participated in three national level competitions. He hopes to one day play for the country.

Bukkaraya Samudram(BKS) School's holistic approach to education includes sports and cultural activities that help instill confidence in its hearing and speech impaired students.

Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes named his daughter India last year as a tribute to the country he loves. Now, the Mumbai Indians IPL coach is back to India with his entire family for a holiday, and his heartwarming pictures on social media are going viral.

Sports have the potential to transform people not just physically but psychologically and socially too. This journey of a shy girl from a lower middle class family in Mumbai who became a confident netball coach proves it.

Move away from the inconsistent chatter of radio channels and switch to podcasts, where the focus is on solid, interesting content and less on commercialisation. Here's a list of ten podcasts from India that are well-researched and intelligent that is sure to keep you hooked.

From getting low-income schools to play on the same pitch as the elite schools to partnering with an English Premier League Club, Neha and Vikas, the founders of Just For Kicks, have indeed come a long way in providing equal opportunity to all kids through sports.