Abhishek Paul

Nov 15, 2024 | sports.ndtv.com | Abhishek Paul

Of the many monikers that Mike Tyson earned in his playing career, the one that has stuck on is 'The Baddest Man On The Planet'. From biting his rival's tongue to getting addicted to marijuana, alcohol and cocaine to hitting a co-passenger on a flight, Tyson often gave the impression that he loved getting mired in controversies. There was an inherent impression of reveling in the 'bad boy' persona. For someone, who won 44 out of 59 boxing bouts via knockouts, the title suited.

May 17, 2024 | sports.ndtv.com | Abhishek Paul

Former Australia batter Matthew Hayden's daughter, Grace, had a fun day out in Hyderabad feasting on local delicacies. Grace, who is a content creator by profession, is currently working as a presenter with Star Sports, the official broadcasters of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 21-year-old visited the famous 'Paradise Biryani' joint and enjoyed some biryani and khubani-ka-meetha (a dessert prepared with dried apricots as the main ingredient).

Aug 28, 2023 | sports.ndtv.com | Abhishek Paul

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team will start its Asia Cup campaign in a high-voltage clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on September 2. Apart from having a big emotional value, the match starts the final phase of preparation for the team ahead of the ODI World Cup at home. India's squad for the Asia Cup is almost on expected lines with two players - KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer - inducted straightway after making a comeback from injury.

Aug 27, 2023 | sports.ndtv.com | Abhishek Paul

25 is when dreams start to take wings for most. For some super-special individuals, like Neeraj Chopra, by that age you conquer all that is out there to be conquered. With his maiden World Athletics Championship gold in javelin throw that he won with an attempt of 88.17m at the 2023 edition late on Sunday night in Budapest, Hungary, the Haryana-born athlete has reached a stupendous height that will be hard to match for generations to come.

Aug 27, 2023 | sports.ndtv.com | Abhishek Paul

Neeraj Chopra, the golden boy of Indian athletics, is a world champion now. At the National Athletics Centre in Budapest, late on Sunday night, as his javelin took flight and landed at a distance of 88.17m in his second attempt history was made by the 25-year-old from Khandra, Haryana. He is now the the first Indian ever to clinch a gold medal at the World Athletics Championship. Already an Olympic champion, Chopra now has triumphed the only major competition that was left for him to be conquered.