WION exclusive conversation with Australian open champion Rajeev Ram
The biggest names in world sport including Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Serena Williams, Lewis Hamilton, and Roger Federer have all come out to… Read Article →
WION exclusive conversation with All England badminton champion Viktor Axelsen
The badminton world federation's revised 2020 calendar with 22 events is rather ambitious feels world number 4 and 2017 world champion, Viktor… Read Article →
WION exclusive conversation with Indian Golfer Anirban Lahiri
International golf is gearing up for resumption with the PGA tour hosting its first tournament next week. The field at the Charles Schwab challenge… Read Article →
WION Broadband Edition: Daniel Nestor opens up on the road ahead for Tennis
The much delayed generational shift in men's tennis could finally happen on resumption of the tour says tennis legend Daniel Nestor. The 12-time… Read Article →
WION exclusive conversation with Indian boxer Vikas Krishan Yadav
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… Read Article →
Exclusive | Pierre Gasly: Discipline, unity key to successful Formula One season
Formula One: Alpha Touri racer Piere Gasly in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo, opened up about the Austria Grand Prix, risks surrounding COVID-19, Lewis…
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Axelsen: Packed badminton schedule increases injury risk for players
One of the finest badminton players of the current generation - Viktor Axelsen – in an exclusive interview with Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke about the issue of fitness post-lockdown,…
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Rajeev Ram: US Open should not go ahead even if one player is unable to travel to New York
The 2020 Australian Open champion and Olympic silver medallist in mixed doubles, Rajeev Ram, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, talked about the nationwide…
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Rajeev Ram: George Floyd killing not one-off incident, racism major issue in the US
Olympic Silver Medalist and 2020 Australian Open Men's Doubles Champion Rajeev Ram, in an exclusive interview with WION’s Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, said George Floyd’s case is not a one-…
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Lahiri: PGA Tour restart will set the template for resumption of golf
PGA Tour card holder and Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke about variety of things ranging from resumption of practice,…
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Vikas: Not winning the Olympic Gold will drive me crazy
Gold medallist in Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and one of the finest pugilists in India, Vikas Krishan, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke about a…
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Manu Bhaker: No player will feel safe at a camp at the moment
One of the youngest stars of Indian sport and world no. 2 in Women’s 10-metre air pistol event in shooting, Manu Bhaker, in an exclusive interview with WION’s Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo,…
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Ronak Pandit: Tokyo postponement should not stop planning for 2024 Olympics
Former Commonwealth Games gold medalist and current shooting high-performance manager, Ronak Pandit, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke about life in…
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John Barnes: Liverpool on the verge of starting another great era of domination
Former Liverpool captain and England international John Barnes, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke on a variety of things ranging from COVID-19 pandemic…
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John Barnes: League title will be fantastic for Liverpool but success must not stop here
Former Liverpool captain John Barnes, in an exclusive interview with WION’s Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke on a range of topics as he discussed the outbreak of COVID-19 in the UK,…
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Sharath Kamal: Social distancing impossible at the Olympics
Eight-time Commonwealth Games and two-time Asian Game medalist, Indian table-tennis icon Achanta Sharath Kamal, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke about…
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Nestor: Break, heat and best of 5 sets will suit younger players at US Open
Former Canadian tennis ace and a legend of the game with 12 Grand Slam Doubles titles, an Olympic Gold medal to his name, Daniel Nestor, in an exclusive interview with WION’s Sports Editor,…
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Kashyap: BWF releasing calendar without proper planning was amateurish
Arjuna awardee and Commonwealth gold-medallist, Parupalli Kashyap, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke on issues ranging from life under lockdown, new…
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Sai Praneeth: Isolated training impossible in badminton
Badminton World Championship medallist and one of the top Indian shuttlers, Sai Praneeth, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, opened up on life in lockdown,…
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Igor Stimac: Indian team has changed from kick and chase football to a more possession based game
India National Team coach Igor Stimac, in an exclusive interview with WION’s Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, discussed how the pandemic impacted his plans, the structure of Indian football and…
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The Coronavirus Pandemic wiped out the global sporting calendar at the beginning of March with even the Olympics begin postponed for the first time since the second world war.
The absence of sport , taken for granted like most other things in our lives, was greatly felt.
The WION Sports Broadband Edition was conceived as a special series during this period to present the sports persons point of view.
From adjusting to life in lockdown by assisting their families to pondering over an uncertain future, they bared it all in coversation with Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.
The series began with the central theme of lockdown life but adapted as days turned into months.
Over the course of this series, WION has spoken to some of the most prominent sporting voices in India and also overseas.
Djokovic disqualified from US Open after hitting line judge
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic was sensationally disqualified from the 2020 US Open after inadvertently hitting a line judge during the first set of his… Read Article →
WION Exclusive| Raninder Singh: Hosting bilateral events only option to keep Olympic team sharp
NRAI President Raninder Singh spoke to WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo on the way forward for his team and the rocky road to Tokyo 2021.
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Exclusive | Pierre Gasly: Discipline, unity key to successful Formula One season
Formula One: Alpha Touri racer Piere Gasly in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo, opened up about the Austria Grand Prix, risks surrounding COVID-19, Lewis…
Read Article →
WION exclusive conversation with Australian open champion Rajeev Ram
The biggest names in world sport including Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Serena Williams, Lewis Hamilton, and Roger Federer have all come out to… Read Article →
WION exclusive conversation with All England badminton champion Viktor Axelsen
The badminton world federation's revised 2020 calendar with 22 events is rather ambitious feels world number 4 and 2017 world champion, Viktor… Read Article →
Axelsen: Packed badminton schedule increases injury risk for players
One of the finest badminton players of the current generation - Viktor Axelsen – in an exclusive interview with Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke about the issue of fitness post-lockdown,…
Read Article →
Rajeev Ram: US Open should not go ahead even if one player is unable to travel to New York
The 2020 Australian Open champion and Olympic silver medallist in mixed doubles, Rajeev Ram, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, talked about the nationwide…
Read Article →
Rajeev Ram: George Floyd killing not one-off incident, racism major issue in the US
Olympic Silver Medalist and 2020 Australian Open Men's Doubles Champion Rajeev Ram, in an exclusive interview with WION’s Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, said George Floyd’s case is not a one-…
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WION exclusive conversation with Indian Golfer Anirban Lahiri
International golf is gearing up for resumption with the PGA tour hosting its first tournament next week. The field at the Charles Schwab challenge… Read Article →
Lahiri: PGA Tour restart will set the template for resumption of golf
PGA Tour card holder and Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke about variety of things ranging from resumption of practice,…
Read Article →
WION Broadband Edition: Daniel Nestor opens up on the road ahead for Tennis
The much delayed generational shift in men's tennis could finally happen on resumption of the tour says tennis legend Daniel Nestor. The 12-time… Read Article →
WION exclusive conversation with Indian boxer Vikas Krishan Yadav
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… Read Article →
Vikas: Not winning the Olympic Gold will drive me crazy
Gold medallist in Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and one of the finest pugilists in India, Vikas Krishan, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke about a…
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WION exclusive conversation with Indian Shooter Manu Bhaker | Air pistol | 2019 ISSF World Cup
What makes a great team? You would think that communication is the key ingredient for success. Well, the most successful Indian pairing in recent… Read Article →
Manu Bhaker: No player will feel safe at a camp at the moment
One of the youngest stars of Indian sport and world no. 2 in Women’s 10-metre air pistol event in shooting, Manu Bhaker, in an exclusive interview with WION’s Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo,…
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WION Sports Broadband Edition: Talking Football with John Barnes
As English top-flight football inches towards a restart following the COVID-19 pandemic former England international John Barnes has sounded a note… Read Article →
Ronak Pandit: Tokyo postponement should not stop planning for 2024 Olympics
Former Commonwealth Games gold medalist and current shooting high-performance manager, Ronak Pandit, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke about life in…
Read Article →
John Barnes: Liverpool on the verge of starting another great era of domination
Former Liverpool captain and England international John Barnes, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke on a variety of things ranging from COVID-19 pandemic…
Read Article →
WION Broadband Edition: Indian TT legend Sharath Kamal targets final Hurrah
Indian Table Tennis veteran Achanta Sharath Kamal admits that the prospects of the Olympic games being held next year without a coronavirus vaccine… Read Article →
John Barnes: League title will be fantastic for Liverpool but success must not stop here
Former Liverpool captain John Barnes, in an exclusive interview with WION’s Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke on a range of topics as he discussed the outbreak of COVID-19 in the UK,…
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WION Exclusive| Raninder Singh: Hosting bilateral events only option to keep Olympic team sharp
NRAI President Raninder Singh spoke to WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo on the way forward for his team and the rocky road to Tokyo 2021.
Read Article →
Exclusive | Pierre Gasly: Discipline, unity key to successful Formula One season
Formula One: Alpha Touri racer Piere Gasly in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo, opened up about the Austria Grand Prix, risks surrounding COVID-19, Lewis…
Read Article →
Axelsen: Packed badminton schedule increases injury risk for players
One of the finest badminton players of the current generation - Viktor Axelsen – in an exclusive interview with Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke about the issue of fitness post-lockdown,…
Read Article →
Rajeev Ram: US Open should not go ahead even if one player is unable to travel to New York
The 2020 Australian Open champion and Olympic silver medallist in mixed doubles, Rajeev Ram, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, talked about the nationwide…
Read Article →
Rajeev Ram: George Floyd killing not one-off incident, racism major issue in the US
Olympic Silver Medalist and 2020 Australian Open Men's Doubles Champion Rajeev Ram, in an exclusive interview with WION’s Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, said George Floyd’s case is not a one-…
Read Article →
Lahiri: PGA Tour restart will set the template for resumption of golf
PGA Tour card holder and Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke about variety of things ranging from resumption of practice,…
Read Article →
Vikas: Not winning the Olympic Gold will drive me crazy
Gold medallist in Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and one of the finest pugilists in India, Vikas Krishan, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke about a…
Read Article →
Manu Bhaker: No player will feel safe at a camp at the moment
One of the youngest stars of Indian sport and world no. 2 in Women’s 10-metre air pistol event in shooting, Manu Bhaker, in an exclusive interview with WION’s Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo,…
Read Article →
Ronak Pandit: Tokyo postponement should not stop planning for 2024 Olympics
Former Commonwealth Games gold medalist and current shooting high-performance manager, Ronak Pandit, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke about life in…
Read Article →
John Barnes: Liverpool on the verge of starting another great era of domination
Former Liverpool captain and England international John Barnes, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke on a variety of things ranging from COVID-19 pandemic…
Read Article →
John Barnes: League title will be fantastic for Liverpool but success must not stop here
Former Liverpool captain John Barnes, in an exclusive interview with WION’s Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke on a range of topics as he discussed the outbreak of COVID-19 in the UK,…
Read Article →
Sharath Kamal: Social distancing impossible at the Olympics
Eight-time Commonwealth Games and two-time Asian Game medalist, Indian table-tennis icon Achanta Sharath Kamal, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke about…
Read Article →
Nestor: Break, heat and best of 5 sets will suit younger players at US Open
Former Canadian tennis ace and a legend of the game with 12 Grand Slam Doubles titles, an Olympic Gold medal to his name, Daniel Nestor, in an exclusive interview with WION’s Sports Editor,…
Read Article →
Kashyap: BWF releasing calendar without proper planning was amateurish
Arjuna awardee and Commonwealth gold-medallist, Parupalli Kashyap, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke on issues ranging from life under lockdown, new…
Read Article →
Sai Praneeth: Isolated training impossible in badminton
Badminton World Championship medallist and one of the top Indian shuttlers, Sai Praneeth, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, opened up on life in lockdown,…
Read Article →
Igor Stimac: Indian team has changed from kick and chase football to a more possession based game
India National Team coach Igor Stimac, in an exclusive interview with WION’s Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, discussed how the pandemic impacted his plans, the structure of Indian football and…
Read Article →
Igor Stimac: Indian team has changed from kick and chase football to a more possession based game
India National Team coach Igor Stimac, in an exclusive interview with WION’s Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, discussed how the pandemic impacted his plans, the structure of Indian football and…
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Dane Vilas: Saliva ban may force bowlers to become more skillful
South African cricketer and captain of Lancashire County Cricket Club, Dane Vilas, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, opened up on lockdown experience,…
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Vijender: Tokyo-bound boxers have lost momentum, will have to start from scratch again
Olympic-medallist and one of the greatest sporting icons of India, Vijender Singh, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke about a lot of things ranging from…
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Rahi: Will understand if the Olympics are not held
Reigning Asian Games gold-medallist Rahi Sarnobat, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digivijay Singh Deo, spoke about life in lockdown, postponement and future of Tokyo Olympics…
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Djokovic disqualified from US Open after hitting line judge
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic was sensationally disqualified from the 2020 US Open after inadvertently hitting a line judge during the first set of his fourth round clash against 20th seed Pablo Carreno Busta. US Open organisers had no option but to apply the rules which state that hitting a ball with negligent disregard of the consequences will lead to a default. The exit ends Djokovic's unbeaten start to 2020 and heaps further misery on the Serbian after his ill-fated Adria Tour where a large number of players including Djokovic himself tested positive for Covid-19 after a blatant disregard of social distancing norms. Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo spoke to former India Tennis player Manisha Malhotra about the incident and also the damage to Djokovic's reputation. Read Article →
WION exclusive conversation with Australian open champion Rajeev Ram
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. Read Article →
WION exclusive conversation with All England badminton champion Viktor Axelsen
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. Read Article →
WION exclusive conversation with Indian Golfer Anirban Lahiri
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. Read Article →
WION Broadband Edition: Daniel Nestor opens up on the road ahead for Tennis
The much delayed generational shift in men's tennis could finally happen on resumption of the tour says tennis legend Daniel Nestor. The 12-time Grand Slam champion believes it will take Federer, Nadal and Djokovic some time to adapt to the rigours of playing five set matches. Read Article →
WION exclusive conversation with Indian boxer Vikas Krishan Yadav
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'. Read Article →
WION exclusive conversation with Indian Shooter Manu Bhaker | Air pistol | 2019 ISSF World Cup
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. Read Article →
WION Sports Broadband Edition: Talking Football with John Barnes
As English top-flight football inches towards a restart following the COVID-19 pandemic former England international John Barnes has sounded a note of caution. Barnes believes that football should resume only when normal people can return to their jobs . The former Liverpool captain is looking forward to his team ending their 30 year wait for the title but warns that complacency cannot be allowed to set in. This is an exclusive interview with sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo. Read Article →
WION Broadband Edition: Indian TT legend Sharath Kamal targets final Hurrah
Indian Table Tennis veteran Achanta Sharath Kamal admits that the prospects of the Olympic games being held next year without a coronavirus vaccine are bleak. the 4-time commonwealth games champion is also upset with the world table tennis body ITTF for scrapping doubles and mixed doubles events this year as part of social distancing measures. He was speaking to sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo Read Article →
WION in conversation with Indian Badminton Player Parupalli Kashyap
Efforts are on to resume the stalled global sporting calendar with many international sporting bodies announcing either SOP's or tentative schedules. The badminton world federation released a revised schedule of tournaments till the end of the year but it has been criticized as amateurish by the body's athletes commission member Parupalli Kashyap. 2014 commonwealth games champion Kashyap was speaking to sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo. Read Article →
WION Sports Broadband Edition with top Indian shuttler Sai Praneeth
Badminton World Championship medallist and one of the top Indian shuttlers, Sai Praneeth, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, opened up on life in lockdown, SOPs by Sports Authority of India for the resumption of training, social distancing in badminton, Tokyo Olympics and much more. Read Article →
WION Sports Broadband Edition with India national team coach Igor Stimac
India National Team coach Igor Stimac, in an exclusive interview with WION’s Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, discussed how the pandemic impacted his plans, the structure of Indian football and much more. Read Article →
WION Sports Broadband Edition with South African cricketer Dane Vilas
South African cricketer and captain of Lancashire Cricket Club, Dane Vilas, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, opened up on lockdown experience, resumption of training for cricketers, social distancing in cricket, T20 World Cup, the financial impact of COVID-19 on the game, and much more. Read Article →
WION Sports Broadband Edition with Indian boxer Vijender Singh
Olympic-medallist and one of the greatest sporting icons of India, Vijender Singh, in an exclusive interview with WION's Sports Editor, Digvijay Singh Deo, spoke about a lot of things ranging from life in lockdown, Mike Tyson vs Evander Holyfield easing back to full fitness, India's boxing contingent for Tokyo Olympics, future of contact sports, and much more. Read Article →
WION exclusive conversation with Indian Shooter Rahi Sarnobat
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. Read Article →
Seb Coe: Olympic speculation not fair on athletes | WION Exclusive
2-time Olympic Champion and President, World Athletics Lord Sebastian Coe believes sport has to return in any possible form after the pandemic which could mean newer formats and lesser races in athletics. Coe also admitted that the decision to resume competition will ultimately be one that sporting bodies have to take And it could be against the prevailing advice of health experts and governments. Read Article →
Ghosal: World no. 1 is a realistic goal | WION Broadband Edition | WION Sports | WION Exclusive
The Coronavirus pandemic could see many sports adopt new protective measures when they restart but 7-time Asian games medalist Saurav Ghosal does not see squash having any other option apart from regular testing of players. The world no. 13 is categorical that social distancing is impossible during a squash match and that any change would tamper with the integrity of the sport. Read Article →
Gagan Narang: set short-term goals | WION Broadband Edition | WION Sports | WION Exclusive
2012 Olympic medalist and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awardee Gagan Narang has backed India's young Olympic hopefuls to negotiate the postponement of the Tokyo games and deliver a rich medal haul in 2021. Narang believes that the next generation does not look over their shoulders and instead have set their sights on winning multiple medals for India which is a huge change from the days when he was a mainstay of the Indian shooting team. Read Article →
India's original sporting superstar Vijay Amritraj admits US open fate still uncertain
The coronavirus has seen the postponement of the french open , the cancellation of wimbledon and the fate of the us open still remains uncertain. tennis legend Vijay Amritraj believes coordinating the travel of international players will be the biggest challenge for the united states tennis association and that travel restrictions globally could make it difficult to host the traditional final grand slam of the year. Amritraj paid tribute to the remarkable rivalry between roger federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak djokovic and also compared the three to the great champions he played against. Read Article →
