What next for four-time World Champions Italy after missing out on a second consecutive World Cup? Will Roberto Mancini remain Head Coach of the Azzurri and is Italian football in a much better shape than it was in 2017? Football Coach and Analyst Matt Holland discusses Italy’s shock defeat against North Macedonia with Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION Sports: What Next for Azzurri and coach Mancini?

The UEFA Champions League returns with a blockbuster clash involving two of Europe's biggest clubs. Lionel Messi's Paris Saint Germain take on Real Madrid in the first leg of the Round of 16 tie. WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo sets up the match with Welsh Football coach Matt Holland.

UEFA Champions League: Paris Saint Germain vs Real Madrid Preview

Indian Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj has hailed Rafael Nadal's work ethic and his tenacity with the Spaniard coming from behind to beat Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open Men's Singles final on Sunday. Amritraj believes the gap between the 'Big Three' and the younger players is decreasing and says Nadal holds a slight edge in the race to be crowned G.O.A.T in Men's singles. Amritraj was speaking to WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION Exclusive with Vijay Amritraj

The two Men's Singles semi-finals at the Australian Open promise to be a fascinating affair. Rafael Nadal continues his quest for a record-breaking 21st major title against Matteo Berrettini and de facto top seed Daniil Medvedev faces fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas. WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo spoke to Chairman of Selectors for the Indian Tennis Federation, Nandan Bal, to set up the two big matches.

Australia Open 2022: Indian coach Nandan Bal previews the men's singles semi-finals

Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner has predicted an extremely close battle for the constructors' title in 2022 after running Mercedes close last season. Horner admits that he isn't a fan of sprint races to determine the grid. Horner spoke to Wion Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo on his reservations about the format and also spoke candidly on the new generation of F1 drivers.

WION Exclusive: Red Bull's Horner looks ahead to the 2022 F1 season

The 2021 F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi continues to dominate headlines a month before pre-season testing begins. 7-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton has still not committed to racing in 2022 after the controversial end to last season that saw Max Verstappen win a maiden world title. Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner oversaw Verstappen's title challenge and was closely involved in the final moments of the Abu Dhabi GP. Horner spoke to WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo on Verstappen's win and also on the Hamilton uncertainty.

WION Exclusive: Red Bull's Horner reflects on Verstappen's F1 triumph

England's quest to regain the Ashes lasted just three matches. England's batters barely showed up as Australia ruthlessly battered England into submission in Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne. The prospect of a series whitewash is all too real now for England and heads are expected to roll within the Test team setup. There have been a record 9 defeats in 2021 and reports indicate Head Coach Chris Silverwood may face the axe. Why have England hit rock bottom? Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo speaks to Ashes winner and former England international Monty Panesar.

WION EXCLUSIVE: The Ashes post-mortem with Monty Panesar

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi are arguably two of India's greatest Tennis players who created headlines both on and off the court. Their partnership took them to the summit of the sport and they won 3 Grand Slam titles together and still hold the record for the longest unbeaten doubles streak in Davis Cup. They have shared a prickly relationship over the years but have come together to reveal the inside story of their highs and lows in a documentary series that is now streaming. WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo spoke to Bhupathi and Paes about their camaraderie, the endless controversies and the closure that the series provides.

WION Exclusive: Tennis legends open up on prickly relationship

The tennis tournament at the Tokyo Olympics has seen a number of high-profile pullouts, but there is still plenty of history on the line. Novak Djokovic is chasing the 'Golden Slam', while home-favourite Naomi Osaka is under the spotlight as she returns to action after two months. Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo spoke exclusively to American doubles star and Rio 2016 silver medalist Rajeev Ram to set up the event.

WION Sports: How do Tennis pros feel about the conditions in Tokyo?

One of the sports breaking new ground for India at these Olympic games is table tennis. four paddlers from the country have managed to qualify for the first time and among them is Manika Batra, who rocketed into the national spotlight with a historic medal haul at the 2018 commonwealth games. WION sports' Rahul Dalal speaks to the Indian star ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.

WION Sports: Buildup to Tokyo 2020 with Manika Batra

India’s journey at the Olympics is synonymous with the sport of Hockey. India won six consecutive Gold medals in the sport on either side of the Second World War and the run yielded 8 Gold medals, a silver and two bronze medals. The trophy cabinet has been barren since 1980 but the Men’s team heads into Tokyo as contenders on merit and not due to sentimental reasons. Chief Coach Graham Reid, Captain Manpreet Singh and Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh spoke about their preparations for the Games with Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION Sports | Road to Tokyo: Indian men's Hockey team special

The Sunrisers Hyderabad head into the Indian Premier League confident of a good showing having covered all bases despite a relatively quiet Player Auction. The Sunrisers reached the playoffs in the UAE last year and remain one of the most consistent teams in recent IPL history. Cricket legend and Sunrisers mentor VVS Laxman opened up about the depth in the squad, the support for talented players within the leadership team and the importance of having a balanced squad in an exclusive conversation with Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION Sports: India's cricket carnival is here

India's Cricketing Carnival, the Indian Premier League or the Ipl gets underway this Friday with the tournament returning to Indian shores for a first-ever attempt at a cluster-caravan format. The Rebranded Punjab Kings have made some smart buys at the Player Auction to rectify gaps in the Squad that cost the team a playoff berth last season. The franchise's Head of Cricket Operations and Former Indian Captain Anil Kumble opened up on life within the bio bubble, a welcome selection headache and much more in an exclusive conversation with Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION Sports: Countdown to IPL 2021

The regular season of the NBA is approaching the halfway point and it has already thrown up some fascinating storylines. One of the rising stars of the league, Indiana Pacers Center Myles Turner, spoke to Wion Sports' Vidur Kathuria on a range of issues, including his aspirations of winning the Defensive Player of the year award, the NBA's role in the anti-racism movement as well as his unique way of dealing with trolls.

WION Sports: Indiana Pacers Star Myles Turner on the NBA season

Indian Badminton achieved success at the Olympics in 2012 with Saina Nehwal winning a medal at London. That medal gave the sport a new fillip in India and also set a benchmark for other shuttlers. At the Rio Olympics PV Sindhu went one better as she reached the final before going down to Carolina Marin. In a candid conversation with Wion Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo, Sindhu traces her journey to that special moment in 2016 and how it changed her life.

Indian badminton player PV Sindhu on WION Broadband Olympic Edition

Indian Badminton achieved success at the Olympics in 2012 with Saina Nehwal winning a medal at London. That medal gave the sport a new fillip in India and also set a benchmark for other shuttlers. At the Rio Olympics PV Sindhu went one better as she reached the final before going down to Carolina Marin. Sindhu had won medals in big tournaments but was determined to change the colour.

WION Broadband Olympic Edition: Indian Badminton player PV Sindhu’s silver lining at Rio 2016

PV Sindhu burst onto the world stage by winning back to back medals at the 2013 and 2014 World Championships. But her journey to the Olympics was stalled by a stress fracture in 2015 which forced her to play without break to qualify for the Rio Games. Sindhu opens up on the detailed preparation that helped her grind down higher ranked players during the Olympics.

WION Broadband Olympic Edition: How PV Sindhu toughened up for Rio 2016

Wrestling had been one of India's most successful sports at the Olympics with 4 medals since Independence. Wrestling however was a male-dominated sport and female wrestlers were frowned upon in the state of Haryana. Sakshi Malik charted a journey against the odds at a very young age and at the Rio Olympics, she scripted an amazing comeback to win Bronze in the 58kg event. It ended India's wait for a medal at those Olympics and also shattered mindsets and opened the door for more parents to send their daughters to Wrestling arenas.

Wion Broadband Olympic Edition | Comeback Queen Sakshi Malik adds to India's Wrestling legacy at Rio

Gymnastics had always been on the margins of Indian sport and it was only Ashish Kumar's medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and Asian Games that saw the sport being taken seriously. But within Indian Gymnastics it was all about the men and the female gymnasts were accorded step-motherly treatment. Dipa Karmakar harnessed that hurt and channeled it first to a Commonwealth Games medal in 2014 and then qualification for the Rio Olympics. Karmakar shocked the world by reaching the final of the Women's Vault and narrowly missed out on a medal. Karmakar looks back on her journey in this conversation with Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo and 2016 Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik

Wion Broadband Olympic Edition | The Small Wonder, Gymnast who stunned the world | Dipa Karmakar

India achieved a record haul of 6 medals at the 2012 London Olympics. Leading the country's charge were 2 trailblazers who cemented their status as pioneers of women's sport. Saina Nehwal broke the Chinese monopoly in Women's Badminton by winning the Bronze medal at the games. While Boxing Legend Mary Kom too earned a bronze, which was a defining moment in an already glorious career. Chief coach of the India Badminton team, Pullela Gopichand and Olympic Gold Quest CEO Viren Rasquinha trace the remarkable journey's of these two Sporting Greats in a conversation with Wion Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION Broadband Olympic Edition: Nehwal & Mary Kom's Olympic high in 2012

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WION Broadband Olympic Edition: How London 2012 sealed Mary Kom's greatness

Indian Badminton had a rich legacy thanks to the feats of Prakash Padukone and Pullela Gopichand but the cupboard was bare when it came to the women's events. The emergence of Saina Nehwal in 2006 boosted the popularity of the sport and her rise up the World rankings drew an entirely new generation to the sport. Nehwal would cBadap an amazing run as the pioneer of Indian Badminton by winning the Bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics and breaking the Chinese monopoly over the event. Gopichand and OGQ CEO Viren Rasquinha look back on Nehwal's journey to the Olympic medal.

WION Broadband Olympic Edition: Saina ends Chinese monopoly at London 2012

There was a wave of optimism surrounding Indian Boxing ahead of the 2008 Olympics. Akhil Kumar was a strong medal contender but while he and Jitender Kumar lost in the medal rounds, Vijender Singh took centre stage as he won a Bronze in the Men’s 75kg event. Singh had taken up the sport to secure a government job, his medal at Beijing made him one of India’s most loved icons.

WION Broadband Olympics Edition: Bhiwani boy becomes a global star

Sushil Kumar and Vijender Singh won their Olympic medals in Beijing within a few hours of each other. Both were sons of the soil and both had to endure hardships growing up. The Olympic medal changed their lives in Beijing and both admit that it also opened a pathway for many more promising sportspersons from similar backgrounds to follow in their footsteps.

WION Broadband Olympics Edition: 3 medals that changed the sporting ecosystem

Leander Paes ended India's 16-year wait for an Olympic medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and 8 years later was on the cusp of a second medal. Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi had dominated World Tennis as a doubles pairing and reached the No. 1 ranking in 1999. Both won multiple Grand Slams in the 8 years between Atlanta and Athens and entered the draw as one of the favourites for Gold. The Indian Express though would return without a medal in heartbreaking fashion with Bhupathi and Paes losing a titanic Bronze medal match to Croatia's Mario Ancic and Ivan Ljubicic.

Wion Broadband Olympic Edition: India at Athens Olympics, Glory and Heartbreaks

WION in an exclusive conversation spoke to Indian tennis player Leander Paes. Paes is a man who single-handedly put India back on the Olympics podium.

Indian tennis player Leander Paes on WION Broadband Olympics Edition

Leander Paes gave India hope with a determined run into the semifinals at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. At a time when Indian players struggled to win Grand Slam matches, Paes defied the odds by storming into the semis. Paes'charge was eventually ended by top seed Andre Agassi but not before the Tennis great was made to work hard for the win. Paes speaks to Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo on the emotions of that match and how an injury almost derailed his medal hopes.

WION Broadband Olympics Edition: How Paes made Agassi work hard for the win

India has competed at every Olympic Games since 1920 but the medal haul remains pretty bare. The Indian Hockey team won Gold medals at 6 successive Games from 1928 to 1956 and the run fetched India medals at 10 consecutive Olympics and then a final Gold at the 1980 Olympics. Abhinav Bindra remains India's only individual Olympic champion and there have been just 15 instances of Indian sportspersons winning individual medals. Why has India underachieved at the Olympics? Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo spoke to 5-time Olympian and 1978 Asian Games Gold Medalist Randhir Singh and 4-time Olympian and 2006 World Champion Manavjit Singh Sandhu.

WION Broadband Olympic Edition: Has India underachieved at the Olympics?

S Sreesanth in an exclusive conversation with WION talks about his plans to make a comeback to the Indian Cricket team.

"I am ready physically and mentally to return back to cricket field": Sreesanth in conversation with WION

In an exclusive interview with WION, West Indies pacer Chemar Holder spoke talked about his splendid rise, Jason Holder's captaincy, training with experienced players such as Shannon Gabriel and Kemar Roach, England vs West Indies (#ENGvWI) series, his idol Sir Curtly Ambrose and much more.

WION Exclusive: West Indies pacer Chemar Holder opens up about ENG vs WI series and more

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