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Jerome Vinith hopes India's AVC Men's Cup bronze helps gainfully address gaps in ecosystem
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (861+ words) Updated: Jun 29, 2026 22: 04 IST, CHENNAI - 5 MINS READ When India walked into the bronze medal match at the AVC Men's Volleyball Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad, C. Jerome Vinith was running on little sleep, limited recovery and one simple thought: do not give up. The…...
India clinches historic AVC Men's Volleyball Cup bronze after unbeaten pool run
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (214+ words) Updated: Jun 28, 2026 20: 44 IST, CHENNAI - 2 MINS READ India claimed a bronze medal at the AVC Men's Volleyball Cup 2026, beating defending champion Bahrain 3-1 in the third-place playoff at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The host won 25-23, 23-25, 25-21, 25-17 to secure…...
Dragan Mihailovic calls for stronger system after India's unbeaten AVC Cup run
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (778+ words) Updated: Jun 27, 2026 18: 43 IST, AHMEDABAD - 5 MINS READ India's remarkable unbeaten run into the semifinals of the AVC Men's Volleyball Cup may have marked a watershed moment for the national team, but head coach Dragan Mihailovic believes lasting success will depend on…...
The HYROX diet: How to fuel training, boost endurance and recover faster
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (697+ words) Updated: May 10, 2026 10: 00 IST - 6 MINS READ HYROX has exploded in India. One event in Bengaluru reportedly pulled in nearly a million dollars in a single day, and suddenly every gym, every corporate group, every weekend warrior wants a bib number. When…...
The missing variable in endurance training: Why athletes hit performance plateaus
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (593+ words) Updated: Apr 25, 2026 10: 00 IST - 4 MINS READ For many years, I believed dedication, determination and discipline were the most important variables in life. It is a simple formula, and in many ways it works, has worked, and will continue to work. Discipline…...
FIVB revokes Volleyball Federation of India's provisional recognition due to non-compliance of requirements
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (253+ words) Updated: Apr 21, 2026 23: 13 IST, Chennai - 2 MINS READ The Volleyball Federation of India's provisional recognition has been "revoked with immediate effect" due to non-compliance of the legal and administrative requirements, FIVB, the world body for volleyball, said on Tuesday. "In accordance with…...
Mo S Sports Raksha Khadse announces athletics events in 250 districts under ASMITA initiative to mark International Women's Day
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (316+ words) Updated: Mar 03, 2026 14: 02 IST, NEW DELHI - 2 MINS READ More than two lakh girls from 250 districts across the country will take part in ASMITA League on March 8 to commemorate International Women's Day, Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse said on Monday....
Tapering done right: The foundation behind peak performance
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (713+ words) Updated: Feb 28, 2026 10: 00 IST - 4 MINS READ In one of my earlier articles, I wrote about the benefits of tapering and other research protocols. Now we continue with the foundation of tapering and the science behind it. Many times, the recipe is…...
Madras HC dismisses Volleyball Federation of India's plea in dispute with Baseline Ventures
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (266+ words) Updated: Feb 20, 2026 10: 42 IST, Chennai - 2 MINS READ The Madras High Court has upheld an arbitral award dated November 21, 2020, in a commercial dispute arising out of an agreement for the organisation and conduct of the 2019 Pro Volleyball League. The court has directed…...
Wind on his face, ice under his feet: At 38, Raghavendra refuses to let go of skating
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (1141+ words) Updated: Jan 22, 2026 20: 57 IST, Leh - 7 MINS READ At 38, when most athletes are contemplating life beyond competition, Karnataka's GV Raghavendra is still lacing up his skates and pushing his limits on the ice. From roller skating on modest tracks in Mysuru to…...