Indian women's cricket team head coach WV Raman reflects on the march to the T20 world cup final last month, the positives from the campaign, the expectations from Shafali Verma and whether it is time for the BCCI to launch a women's IPL.

WION exclusive conversation with Indian women's cricket team Head Coach WV Raman

The postponement of the Tokyo Olympics came as a blow to fans of Indian hockey with the men's team starting the year brightly in the FIH pro league. The wait for an Olympic medal in hockey has been going on since 1980 but goalkeeper and former captain PR Sreejesh believes the initial disappointment has now been replaced by the belief that a further 15 months can help the team emerge as genuine medal contenders at the Tokyo games.

WION exclusive conversation with PR Sreejesh | Indian Hockey Goalkeeper | Lockdown

Siegfried Aikman led the Japan men's hockey team to a historic gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and was on the last leg of preparing the team for the home Olympics in Tokyo before the coronavirus pandemic wiped out the global sporting calendar. The dutchman opens up on the measures japan is taking to curb the spread of the virus, the cost of postponing the games, and whether japan will risk the health and safety of all concerned if a vaccine is not found before the 2021 Olympics.

WION Exclusive conversation with Japan hockey coach Siegfried Aikman

The coronavirus pandemic has forced the postponement of the 2020 Olympic games but the impact on Indian sport is much greater. Former hockey captain and CEO Olympic gold quest Viren Rasquinha believe that the momentum of India's medal contenders has been lost and wants the sports ministry to allow athletes in quarantine camps to start training again with necessary precautions. In an exclusive conversation, Rasquinha spoke to WION's sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION exclusive conversation with Former Hockey Captain Viren Rasquinha

Reigning Asian Games champion Rahi Sarnobat will have no regrets if the coronavirus pandemic forces the cancellation of the 2021 Olympic games. Sarnobat was tipped as a medal contender in the 25-meter pistol event and believes that getting back into the competition is extremely necessary in order to reset training goals for the Tokyo games. She was speaking to sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION exclusive conversation with Indian Shooter Rahi Sarnobat

What makes a great team? You would think that communication is the key ingredient for success. Well, the most successful Indian pairing in recent memory though follows a different path. In 2019 teenagers Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary won gold medals at all 4 ISSF world cups in the mixed air pistol event, the first time this has happened in the sport's history. But in a chat with sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo, Bhaker revealed that the winning mantra is one of golden silence.

WION exclusive conversation with Indian Shooter Manu Bhaker | Air pistol | 2019 ISSF World Cup

Despite being one of India's most successful sportspersons, Vikas Krishan Yadav remains an enigma for many. The only Indian boxer to win 3 Asian games medals in a row, Yadav is also the reigning Commonwealth Games gold medalist and a world championship medalist. The Olympic gold though remains his obsession and he told sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo that not winning it in Tokyo next year would 'drive him crazy'.

WION exclusive conversation with Indian boxer Vikas Krishan Yadav

International golf is gearing up for resumption with the PGA tour hosting its first tournament next week. The field at the Charles Schwab challenge features the top 5 in the world rankings and 17 of the top 20 players in the FedEx cup rankings. One man missing from the field is India's Anirban Lahiri who can’t get over to America due to the suspension of air travel and he spoke to sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION exclusive conversation with Indian Golfer Anirban Lahiri

The badminton world federation's revised 2020 calendar with 22 events is rather ambitious feels world number 4 and 2017 world champion, Viktor Axelsen. Axelsen ended Denmark's 21 years wait for a men's singles title at the all England championships in march but believes that travel restrictions will make it extremely difficult for players to compete overseas. Axelsen was speaking to sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION exclusive conversation with All England badminton champion Viktor Axelsen

The biggest names in world sport including Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Serena Williams, Lewis Hamilton, and Roger Federer have all come out to condemn the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. American tennis player and 2020 Australian open champion Rajeev Ram admits that racism is a huge issue in American society and that the violence and rioting on the streets is something he has never seen before. Ram was speaking to sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

WION exclusive conversation with Australian open champion Rajeev Ram

The police department in the US city of Minneapolis will be dismantled and rebuilt, city councilors said late Sunday

Minneapolis Police Department To Be Dismantled

12th consecutive day of protests across America over George Floyd's killing by a cop in Minneapolis. Watch this video to know more.

Black lives matter protests gain momentum worldwide

Anti-government protesters back on streets after three months pause in Lebanon. Security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets to control the protesters. Watch this video to know more.

Anti-government protesters back on streets after 3 months pause in Lebanon

Madagascar minister fired over plan to distribute candies to students worth $2 Million. Minister's plan was to distribute 3 candies per student. Watch this video to get more on this.

Madagascar minister fired over plan to distribute candies to students worth $2 Million

In this segment of WION, the newly elected CII President and Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd, Uday Kotak speak on COVID-19 virus' impact on the Indian economy.

Uday Kotak's take on the Indian economy | Straight Talk with Uday Kotak

Banksy's latest art inspired by George Floyd, artwork pays tribute to Floyd. Watch this video to get more on this.

Banksy's latest art inspired by George Floyd, artwork pays tribute to Floyd

George Floyd protests: 12th consecutive day of protests across America

US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo has lashed out at China for "callous exploitation" of George Floyd's death saying that "this laughable propaganda can't fool anyone".

Mike Pompeo accuses China of exploiting George Floyd's death

Global leaders are hoping against all hope for a quick turnaround in their economies. Some sectors have already collapsed, others are barely staying afloat. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a rundown of the five worst-hit sectors.

Gravitas: Coronavirus slowdown | 5 worst-hit sectors

The Wuhan Coronavirus has infected more than 65,00,000 people worldwide. India is reporting more than 2,29,000 cases. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the latest numbers

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus | More than 66,00,000 cases worldwide

Hundreds gathered in the affluent coastal community of Santa Monica in Los Angeles on Friday, to take a stand against police brutality after the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.

George Floyd protests: 11th day of protests across America

U.S. President Donald Trump has retweeted a letter that brands protesters as terrorists. He has also termed the conduct of protesters as 'acts of domestic terror'. Can such a view be endorsed?

Gravitas: Trump thinks protesters are terrorists!

Protests over the killing of George Floyd continue across the World. In Mexico, vandalism is denting the credibility of the cause, in South Korea, the anger is shifting towards the Government.

Gravitas: 'Black Lives Matter' protests: Vandalism denting credibility?

China's belligerence at the Ladakh border and its many diplomatic firestorms with Australia have turned out to be a catalyst for India-Australia ties. At a virtual bilateral summit, both countries have signed a declaration on maritime cooperation and a pact for sharing military logistics.

Gravitas: India & Australia join hands to counter China

Restaurants, bars, and casinos are reopening across the world. The ordeal of staying at home is gradually coming to an end. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: The world is slowly reopening

Our environment is at risk. Climate change is its biggest threat. On World Environment Day, WION's Palki Sharma gets you five videos that tell you how much trouble the world is in.

Gravitas: World Environment Day | 5 Videos you cannot miss

An art gallery in Paris is relying on hats to ensure visitors respect social distancing rules. Meanwhile, a 3D printed tool is helping users open and close doors without touching them. WION's Palki Sharma tells you what the new normal looks like.

Gravitas: Living with a virus | What the new normal looks like | COVID-19 Pandemic

On 5th June or World Environment Day, Hong Kong's NGO recycled the leftover soaps and then distributed them to poor or needy people.

On World Environment Day, Hong Kong's NGO recycles leftover soaps, distributes to poor

India has pledged $15 Million to the GAVI (Global Alliance For Vaccine And Immunisation). GAVI is a summit which aims to mobilize resources for vaccines & immunisation. India's PM Modi said that GAVI is a symbol of global solidarity.

India pledges $15 Million to 'Global Alliance For Vaccine And Immunisation'

A survey has claimed that jobless claims in United States are below 2 Million now, last week these claims were 2.12 Million. Watch this video to get complete details.

A survey claim US jobless claims are below 2 Mn now, last week these claims were 2.12 Mn

In the United States of America, top luxury brand stores were looted during the anti-racism riots after George Floyd's killing by the cops in Minneapolis. Protests took place at several places.

US: Top luxury brand stores looted during the anti-racism riots after George Floyd's killing

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