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From badminton to cricket, Sandip Sikdar writes on many sporting disciplines. He has the experience of working in digital, news agency as well as print organisations. Motorsport remains his first love.
Articles by Sandip Sikdar
India settle for familiar names in Olympic hockey squad
The men’s squad won bronze at the 2021 Tokyo Games, winning an Olympic medal in the game after 41 years
Published on Jun 26, 2024 09:48 PM IST
Will Craig Fulton's tactics bring India Olympic success?
The 'defend to win' style isn't typically Indian but the players now seem to be buying into the idea
Published on Jun 14, 2024 07:08 PM IST
Indian hockey team have plenty to fine-tune before Olympics
The Tokyo bronze medallists were subdued in the Pro League, but experts expect the flaws to be ironed out before Paris.
Published on Jun 11, 2024 12:00 AM IST
Treesa-Gayatri Singapore Open run halted in semis
The unseeded pair's fine run was halted by Japan's world No.4 pair Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida
Published on Jun 01, 2024 10:28 PM IST
Superb run takes Treesa-Gayatri into Singapore Open semis
The unseeded Indians beat South Korean pair, winning 18-21, 21-19, 24-22 against world No.6 Kim So Yeong and Kong Hee Yong in the women’s doubles quarters.
Published on May 31, 2024 07:13 PM IST
PV Sindhu fails the Carolina Marin test, Treesa-Gayatri win
The Indian star was within points of sealing the win before her game fell away.
Published on May 30, 2024 09:43 PM IST
Can Harmanpreet Singh and Co flick the switch in Paris?
The Indian skipper is a superb drag-flicker but the gap between him and the rest could prove to be a stumbling block for the team
Published on May 30, 2024 07:45 PM IST
MotoGP Indian Grand Prix to return in March 2025
The Indian race for the current season will be replaced by the inaugural Kazakhstan GP that was postponed in May due to the Central Asian floods.
Published on May 29, 2024 08:13 PM IST
India leg of 2024 MotoGP season cancelled
India is expected to hold the race again next season, moving it from September to March due to the heat and humidity
Published on May 28, 2024 10:49 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
F1: Charles Leclerc's win shows others starting to catch up with Red Bull
The last three races have shown a shift in the established order with both Ferrari and McLaren upgrading their cars.
Published on May 28, 2024 12:17 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
PV Sindhu loses to Wang in Malaysia Masters badminton final
Drift on the court in Kuala Lumpur proves decisive as the Indian stalwart loses her first title clash in 14 months.
Updated on May 26, 2024 08:16 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
PV Sindhu reaches first final in 14 months at Malaysia Masters
Rallies from a game down to beat her Thai opponent in the semis and reach the title round of the Malaysia Masters.
Published on May 25, 2024 10:38 PM IST
MotoGP's Indian Grand Prix gets a UP boost
The hosting rights fee, paid by promoters to Dorna, will now be borne by both Fairstreet Sports and Invest UP
Published on May 24, 2024 10:21 PM IST
The hockey way: Bonding and refuelling off the pitch
Fulton's unusual team-building strategy hopes to put the Indian team in a good head space at Paris
Published on May 24, 2024 09:09 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
PV Sindhu knocks out top seed Han Yue on way to semis
In Kuala Lumpur, Sindhu is slowly beginning to find her groove and that could be seen in her win over Han Yue to enter her first semi-finals in seven months.
Published on May 24, 2024 08:30 PM IST
Satwik-Chirag clinch Thailand Open crown, again
The reigning Asian Games champions didn’t even have to bring out their best as they defeated Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi 21-15, 21-15 in three quarters of an hour
Updated on May 22, 2024 06:35 PM IST
Australia series loss a wake-up call: Hardik Singh
The Indian hockey team is currently in Antwerp where they will resume Pro League duties against the last two Olympic champions – hosts Belgium and Argentina
Published on May 17, 2024 09:26 PM IST
Ashwini, Tanisha seek more momentum after Paris qualification
India’s No.1 women’s badminton doubles pair has made light of a 13-year age gap as they keep chasing new ways to improve
Published on May 05, 2024 12:29 AM IST
India’s title defence runs into Chinese wall
Lakshya Sen got the lone win for his team as the hosts proved to be too strong for the defending champs
Published on May 02, 2024 11:39 PM IST
Change of guard: Salima replaces Savita as India skipper
In the 107 matches she has played, India have ended up winning 54, losing 29 and drawing 24. Salima was recently honoured with Player of The Year 2023 award.
Published on May 02, 2024 09:57 PM IST
The prodigal returns: Preeti makes Indian team after seven years
Preeti represented India at the Rio Olympics but a loss of form saw her lose her spot in the team in 2017 and it took her a long time to find herself again
Updated on May 02, 2024 07:54 PM IST
Prannoy overcomes health issue to take India forward
With the world no.9 leading the way, the defending champions beat England 5-0 and qualified for the quarter-finals.
Published on Apr 29, 2024 10:15 PM IST
Thomas/Uber Cup: India men beat Thailand, women down Canada
The reigning Thomas Cup champions were far from their best in winning their opening tie 4-1 in Chengdu, China
Published on Apr 27, 2024 11:06 PM IST
Challenging for us to return to India in 2025: Formula E CEO
Formula E debuted in India with much fanfare in February 2023 with the Hyderabad E-Prix, but the series announced in January that it had cancelled the 2024 race
Published on Apr 26, 2024 10:16 PM IST
Thomas Cup: India eyeing an encore of Bangkok 2022
The holders kick off their campaign against Thailand and then run into England and Indonesia in the group stage too.
Published on Apr 26, 2024 09:29 PM IST
Once champion material, Daniel Ricciardo is fast running out of time in F1
2024 has been far from ideal for the Australian, who hasn't managed to earn a single point in the five races so far.
Published on Apr 22, 2024 10:00 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
The battle to become Indian hockey's keeper for Paris
Sreejesh and Pathak have their own strengths but only 16 players can be sent to the Olympics and that means only one will be picked
Published on Apr 19, 2024 08:03 PM IST
India’s 5-0 Australia hockey Test series rout and lessons from it
Fulton’s side lost the final game too in Perth, leaving India with much work to do as they prepare for the Paris Olympics
Published on Apr 13, 2024 11:55 PM IST
Carlos Sainz, the ultimate survivor
He is the only driver in 2024 to have reached the podium in every Grand Prix he has taken part in.
Published on Apr 11, 2024 09:34 PM IST
The weight of canary yellow on India’s blue
World No.4 India will be taking on their bogey team Australia in a five-Test series in Perth, starting Saturday
Updated on Apr 06, 2024 08:32 AM IST
