It was a proud moment for India when Vinesh Phogat became the first Indian woman wrestler to win a Gold Medal at the Asian Games. Phogat won the gold by defeating Yuki Irie of Japan in the Women’s 50 kg Freestyle Wrestling. Born on August 25, 1994, Vinesh Phogat comes from a family with a wrestling background. Vinesh Phogat’s cousins, …
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Saurabh Chaudhary’s Secret to Winning Asian Games Gold in Shooting
Before the start of the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia, not many people knew Saurabh Chaudhary. However, the young lad has surprised everyone by winning Gold Medal at the 2018 Asian Games in 10 m air pistol event. Saurabh Chaudhary has also created an Asian Games record by scoring 240.7 points, which is more than that of …
Read More »Top 10 Greatest Soccer Players of All Time
With the countdown starting for FIFA World Cup 2018, soccer fans across the globe are eagerly waiting to see their favorite players in action. With the football season around the corner, there are also talks about who is the greatest soccer player of all time. It’s tough to answer that since it’s not just about the number of goals scored, …
Read More »The Only Indian to Win anOlympic Gold Medal
It’s true that India, as a nation, has won a total of 9 gold medals at the Olympics. However, what is also true is that 8 of these gold medals were won in hockey, which is a team sport. If we look at individual events, India has won only 1 gold medal at the Olympics. This is surprising since India …
Read More »10 Interesting Facts about Hockey
Field hockey is popular across the globe, with more than 30 countries participating in the recent Olympic Games. It is a fast-paced game and full of quick twists and turns, things that have made it popular among the masses. The modern version of field hockey started in the early nineteenth century in England and since then, it has spread to …
Read More »PokerStars Coming Soon to Delight Poker Fans in India
For some of us, life is all about placing our bets and challenging destiny at every hand. We are the eternal optimists and know that we shall eventually win, even though we may lose a few hands. We apply our mind, strategize and combine it with our luck to create the best possible outcomes. If you love playing cards, especially …
Read More »Top 10 Hockey Legends of All Times
Field hockey has a long history, with records indicating that the game was played since the Middle Ages in countries like England, Scotland, France and the Netherlands. As of now, field hockey is a popular sport among various Western Europe countries, the Indian subcontinent, Asian countries, parts of United States, Southern African countries, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, etc. Over the …
Read More »Top 5 Supercomputers inthe World
As compared to the PC that you may be using, supercomputers are thousands of times more powerful, in terms of processing power and processing speed. This is why most humans have displayed immense interest in supercomputers. The first supercomputer was created in the 1960s and these advanced machines have come a long way since then. To give you a better …
Read More »10 Fascinating Things Every Kabaddi Fan Should Know
Most of us have played Kabaddi in our school/college and yet we know so little about it. Kabaddi is one sport that failed to get the limelight it deserves for a long time. However, things are changingdramatically for this game now, as it is being extensively promoted on the lines of the Indian Premier League. If you like Kabaddi, here …
Read More »Cricket betting without the hassles! Wanna bet?
Some of us have it in our blood. The love for the sport, the excitement, the adrenalin rush, the extreme pain of losing and the unparalleled joy of winning. Not everyone bets because the majority is afraid to lose. You can’t win until you play, and if you play, you are sure going to lose sometimes. We aren’t afraid to …
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