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Vaibhav Raghunandan

All stories by Vaibhav Raghunandan

Neeraj Chopra Sets His Eyes On Paris Gold
Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

In 2022, he raced past Usain Bolt, 'the world's fastest man', to become the world's...

Smriti Mandhana's Journey To 3.4 Crore
Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Smriti Mandhana isn't actually known to be the most prolific T20 player -- her career...

Wasim Akram's Late Swing
Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Indians will forever remember Akram as the scary phenomenon with the soft smile, the...

Women footballers up for goals, but lack support off-field
Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The view is that the attention on the national team is fleeting, incidental and...

Paralympians Are Barely On India Inc's Radar
Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

'Instead of making this a four-year phenomenon, when you look at us and get thrilled,...

Women's hockey: Grit. Camaraderie. Family
Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

For women's hockey in the country, this result may well turn out to be a watershed moment.

If India wants to win Gold in Paris...
Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'If we want to ensure this isn't a once-in-four-decade phenomenon, then we have to...

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone
Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Everyone wants to get involved when there is success.' 'But what about guaranteeing...

Myth and Reality of Manipur is in Its Sport
Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Olympic Silver medalist Mirabai Chani's feat is a story of grit, dedication and desire,...