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Sandip Sikdar

Sandip Sikdar

Articles by Sandip Sikdar

Sindhu says Japan Open win shows ‘it’s not over yet’

PV Sindhu reacts during the match against Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 18:40 IST

Sindhu wins Japan Open, ends two-year title drought

PV Sindhu poses on the podium after her victory against Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 14:58 IST

Major venue revamp for world badminton in Delhi

Workers clean the premises of the stadium during the fourth day of YONEX-SUNRISE India Open 2026 at Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, in New Delhi, India, on Friday, January 16, 2026. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 21:32 IST

Sindhu in first final for two years at Japan Open

India’s PV Sindhu. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 16:53 IST

Why the title fight is a straight out Mercedes battle

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 4, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates after qualifying in pole position with second place Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and third place Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton REUTERS/Andrew Boyers (REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 6, 2026 15:32 IST

F1: Ferrari, McLaren throw the gauntlet down to Mercedes

Mechanics work on the car of Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton prior to the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 29, 2026 15:15 IST

We know now that, at our best, we can beat any team: hockey’s Manpreet Singh

“I want to win as many medals as there are for India,” says Singh, 34. “I want to be the role model others have been to me.” (Photo: FIH)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 11:15 IST

How Hamilton emerged from the depths of self-doubt

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning the Catalonia Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 15, 2026 14:19 IST

Hamilton rewrites the script, this time in red

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning the Grand Prix in Barcelona. (AP)

Updated on Jun 14, 2026 17:15 IST

Hockey: Manpreet Singh equals Dilip Tirkey’s India record for most caps

Manpreet equalled the all-time Indian appearance record held by former defender and skipper, Dilip Tirkey, who is the current Hockey India president. (Hockey India)

Updated on Jun 14, 2026 16:55 IST

Satwik-Chirag win Singapore Open, end two-year title drought

India’s Chirag Shetty (R) and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy. (AFP)

Updated on May 31, 2026 16:20 IST

Satwik-Chirag stun world champs, enter Singapore Open final

Chirag Shetty (L) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy. (Badminton Photo)

Updated on May 30, 2026 16:13 IST

Harmanpreet, Manpreet back in India hockey squad

Indian hockey team. (Hockey India)

Updated on May 27, 2026 15:47 IST

Canadian GP: The gloves are off at Mercedes

Mercedes' George Russell races ahead of his teammate Kimi Antonelli. (AFP)

Updated on May 25, 2026 21:32 IST

It felt really good coming back: Manpreet

Manpreet Singh last played for India in December 2025. (Hockey India)

Updated on May 21, 2026 16:44 IST

Satwik-Chirag fail to cross final hurdle in Thailand

(L-R) Indonesia's Daniel Marthin and Leo Rolly Carnando and the Indian pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy. (AFP)

Updated on May 17, 2026 16:14 IST

Soyez succeeds Sreejesh as Indian junior men’s hockey coach

Frenchman Frederic Soyez brings three decades of elite hockey experience. (Hockey India)

Updated on May 14, 2026 16:08 IST

Sreejesh slams Hockey India, chief coach after removal as junior coach

On Wednesday, PR Sreejesh announced that his contract as junior coach has not been renewed. (Hockey India)

Updated on May 13, 2026 16:46 IST

Badminton’s string theory and the secrets within

Tim Willis (in green).

Updated on May 12, 2026 14:38 IST

Title was the only goal: Ayush Shetty on Thomas Cup run

India's Ayush Shetty. (AFP)

Updated on May 7, 2026 17:26 IST

Antonelli delivering on his promises

Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes. (AFP)

Updated on May 4, 2026 16:42 IST

Axelsen: A lone wolf who bet on himself to beat the world

Viktor Axelsen. (REUTERS)

Updated on Apr 15, 2026 17:14 IST

Ayush Shetty wants to be fitter, faster, stronger

Ayush Shetty lost in the final of Badminton Asia Championships. (BAI)

Updated on Apr 13, 2026 21:40 IST

Sports minister pushing for F1’s return to India in 2027

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. (PTI)

Updated on Apr 13, 2026 17:53 IST

Shetty’s glorious run ends with final loss

Ayush Shetty lost to China’s world No.2 Shi Yu Qi. (Badmintin Asia Championships)

Updated on Apr 12, 2026 16:10 IST

Shetty stuns No.1 Vitidsarn, enters Asia Championships final

India's Ayush Shetty. (AFP)

Updated on Apr 12, 2026 01:19 IST

Ayush Shetty continues solid run, upsets Christie to reach semis

India's Ayush Shetty. (AFP)

Updated on Apr 10, 2026 15:34 IST

Ayush Shetty stuns Li Shi Feng in Asia Championships

Shuttler Ayush Shetty. (ANI)

Updated on Apr 8, 2026 15:38 IST

Savita, Deepika back for India’s Argentina tour

Savita Punia. (Hockey India)

Updated on Apr 8, 2026 13:42 IST

Lakshya looks to set record straight at Badminton Asia Championships

India's Lakshya Sen (AP)

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 02:27 IST

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