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    Sandip Sikdar

    Sandip Sikdar covers Olympic disciplines with a special interest in badminton and hockey. He also keenly follows motorsports. He started his career with HT before joining IANS and NDTV. Current stint at HT started in 2017.

    Articles by Sandip Sikdar

    World Cup show must motivate us at Asian Games: Savita Punia

    For veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia, the World Cup campaign was a testament to how far the team has evolved, shifting from a mindset of survival. (FIH)
    hockey
    Updated on Aug 29, 2026 14:45 IST

    How Marijne healed India's rifts and delivered their best World Cup since 1974

    Sjoerd Marijne: Important to create a culture where players can be themselves
    hockey
    Updated on Aug 29, 2026 24:49 IST

    Women’s HIL stares at an uncertain future

    The Indian women’s hockey team in action against Australia in the FIH World Cup in Amstelveen on Sunday. (AFP)
    hockey
    Updated on Aug 26, 2026 17:25 IST

    Hockey: How tactical predictability, defensive disarray took India out

    Until the Indian men’s hockey team’s issues are resolved quickly, the wait for that elusive World Cup medal will only stretch longer. (Hockey India)
    hockey
    Updated on Aug 26, 2026 01:16 IST

    How the Indian women’s hockey team punched above their weight

    India‘s performance at the World Cup reignited hope for the team going forward. (Ewout Pahud de Mortanges)
    hockey
    Updated on Aug 24, 2026 17:02 IST

    How badminton has evolved into a high-speed physical grinder

    South Korea’s An Se Young celebrates after defeating Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi in the women’s singles final. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)
    badminton
    Updated on Aug 24, 2026 24:56 IST

    Worlds Championships: An Se Young’s masterclass and a French revolution

    South Korea’s An Se Young celebrates her second women’s singles world title after defeating Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi in the final in New Delhi on Sunday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)
    badminton
    Updated on Aug 23, 2026 15:44 IST

    After World Championships, Gopichand turns focus on Asian Games

    Coaches Pullela Gopichand (R) and B Sumeeth Reddy. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)
    badminton
    Updated on Aug 23, 2026 24:45 IST

    ‘Just the start’: Treesa-Gayatri proud after historic World Chmapionships bronze

    India’s Treesa Jolly (R) and Gayatri Gopichand compete against China’s Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning during their semi-final on Saturday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)
    badminton
    Updated on Aug 23, 2026 01:08 IST

    Echoes of 2011: The Jwala-Ashwini medal that started a tradition

    File image of Jwala Gutta (R) and Ashwini Ponnappa. (HT FILE)
    badminton
    Updated on Aug 22, 2026 15:27 IST

    Treesa-Gayatri stun Chinese fourth seeds, end India's 15-year medal wait

    India’s Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand compete against China’s Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian during their women’s doubles quarter-final in New Delhi on Friday. (Sanchit Khanna/ HT)
    badminton
    Updated on Aug 22, 2026 01:01 IST

    Shock exit for Lakshya Sen, US teen Garret Tan plots upset

    India’s Lakshya Sen. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)
    badminton
    Updated on Aug 20, 2026 21:01 IST

    PV Sindhu falls after epic; Satwik-Chirag, Treesa-Gayatri keep medal hopes alive

    PV Sindhu competes against China’s Wang Zhi Yi in New Delhi on Thursday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)
    badminton
    Updated on Aug 21, 2026 24:47 IST

    India Open locked in winter window despite criticism

    PV Sindhu in action against China’s Wang Zhi Yi during their pre-quarterfinal match World Championships on Thursday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)
    badminton
    Updated on Aug 20, 2026 15:24 IST

    Formula E Gen4: Faster cars, sweeping changes and a shift beyond street circuits

    Briton James Rossiter driving the Gen4 Formula E car at Circuit Paul Ricard on April 21, 2026 in France. (LAT Images)
    others
    Updated on Aug 17, 2026 16:16 IST

    Porsche’s Wehrlein crowned 2025-26 Formula E world champion

    Pascal Wehrlein of Porsche Formula E Team celebrates with his trophy. (LAT Images)
    others
    Updated on Aug 16, 2026 17:08 IST

    Treesa-Gayatri launch World Championships quest after injury setback

    File image of Treesa Jolly (L) and Gayatri Gopichand. (Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)
    badminton
    Updated on Aug 17, 2026 24:48 IST

    ‘No live conversations about Formula E in India’

    Formula E co-founder Alberto Longo during a media interaction in London. (PTI)
    others
    Updated on Aug 16, 2026 14:31 IST

    Last badminton Worlds with 3x21 scoring as fast future beckons

    PV Sindhu trains ahead of the World Championships at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi Sunday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)
    badminton
    Updated on Aug 17, 2026 24:44 IST

    Kush Maini still chasing the F1 dream

    File picture of Indian Formula 2 driver Kush Maini. (LAT Images)
    others
    Updated on Aug 16, 2026 05:07 IST

    Porsche’s Wehrlein claims crucial win, snatches championship lead

    Pole position qualifier Pascal Wehrlein of Germany and Porsche Formula E Team (LAT Images)
    others
    Updated on Aug 15, 2026 16:49 IST

    Hockey World Cup: India and their quest for consistency

    Hockey World Cup: India and their quest for consistency
    hockey
    Updated on Aug 15, 2026 02:09 IST

    Formula E title fight goes down to the wire

    Edoardo Mortara of Mahindra Racing. (LAT Images)
    others
    Updated on Aug 14, 2026 13:34 IST

    Deepika’s return brings goals, confidence and a timely boost for India

    Drag-flicker Deepika had finishied as the joint-top scorer with six crucial goals to help India win the FIH Nations Cup (Hockey India)
    hockey
    Updated on Aug 14, 2026 01:12 IST

    Mahindra’s de Vries eyes strong London finale to cap off resurgent campaign

    Nyck de Vries of Mahindra Racing. (LAT Images)
    others
    Updated on Aug 13, 2026 16:55 IST

    Women’s WC: Rebuilding unity, refining goals through Navneet’s lens

    Women’s WC: Rebuilding unity, refining goals through Navneet’s lens
    hockey
    Updated on Aug 12, 2026 13:30 IST

    The World Cup’s not an easy tournament: Craig Fulton

    Chief coach Craig Fulton is not just eyeing India’s first World Cup medal in 51 years but is also aiming to maintain India’s status as the undisputed No.1 in Asia (Hockey India)
    hockey
    Updated on Aug 12, 2026 01:05 IST

    Langur mimics to keep monkeys off World badminton venue

    A view inside the newly renovated Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium ahead of the BWF World Championships. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)
    badminton
    Updated on Aug 11, 2026 01:03 IST

    Finally, Ashmita bags first BWF World Tour title

    Ashmita Chaliha won the $250,000 Korea Masters. (Badminton Photo)
    badminton
    Updated on Aug 10, 2026 01:21 IST

    Marijne plans to use World Cup to forge Asiad success

    Sjoerd Marijne joined the setup in January following which he helped the Salima Tete-led team achieve important targets. (Hockey India)
    hockey
    Updated on Aug 9, 2026 01:25 IST
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