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
Satwik, Chirag can beat any rival: Coach Boe
“If we can come in at our 100% when we play like the way we do, we are very difficult to beat,” says the Danish coach
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 11:21 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh prepares for one last dance in Paris
Indian hockey legend PR Sreejesh announces retirement after Tokyo Games, leaving a legacy of success and inspiration for the team in Paris Olympics.
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 09:18 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Olympics hockey: Shamsher, from Tokyo newbie to Paris linkman
The surprise pick in the bronze-winning squad of 2021 is now a vital cog in India’s bid to land another medal
Updated on Jul 21, 2024 08:36 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Very tough draw but prepared for Olympic debut: Lakshya Sen
Lakshya Sen, 22, has been drawn in Group L with world No.52 Julien Carraggi, No.41 Kevin Cordon and No.3 Jonatan Christie
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 10:27 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Jarmanpreet: Doping setback to chasing hockey Olympic medal
The key defender in India’s Paris Games hockey squad has risen after his career was almost wrecked as a junior
Published on Jul 16, 2024 10:34 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Satwik-Chirag handed easy draw for Paris
Indian badminton duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty get favourable draw for Paris Olympics, aiming for medal with strong form and record.
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 08:40 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Emotional Hamilton rolls back the years
The Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton had just enough to hold off a late charge from Max Verstappen to take his first win since 2021
Published on Jul 08, 2024 09:46 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
HS Prannoy tunes up for Olympics after health setback
HS Prannoy's 2023 success has turned into a struggle in 2024 due to health issues. Despite a rough start, he aims to bounce back at the Olympics in Paris.
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 05:16 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Physically and mentally fit, just need to be smarter in Paris: Sindhu
For more than a month, the former world champion will be training at the Hermann-Neuberger Sportschule with her coach and support staff
Published on Jun 30, 2024 09:53 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
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
