Shantanu Srivastava is an experienced sports journalist who has worked across print and digital media. He covers cricket and Olympic sports.
Articles by Shantanu Srivastava
The force giving Mirabai Chanu a lift
The Paris Olympics is days away and the weightlifter is not exactly among the hot favourites but she has never let that stop her
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 07:48 AM IST
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Wrestler Anshu hopes to make Japanese lessons count
The training trips to Yokohama has given the youngster belief she can win a 57kg Olympic medal in Paris
Published on Jul 16, 2024 10:15 PM IST
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Mayweather fan Nishant Dev confident of making his mark in Paris
Nishant Dev, an Indian boxer training in Germany, aims for Olympic gold in a tough 71kg division, drawing inspiration from Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Updated on Jul 14, 2024 10:26 PM IST
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My only target is to give my 100 percent: Rhythm
Rhythm Sangwan, a young Indian pistol shooter with an impressive record, aims for success at the Olympics, drawing inspiration from experienced teammate Manu Bhaker.
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 05:06 AM IST
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IOA sets up medical and sports science team for Paris Olympics
he 13-member team will travel to the French capital to offer round the clock support to travelling athletes
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 05:06 AM IST
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In-form Shruti Vora hopes to get nod for Paris Olympics
Shruti Vora made history earlier this month by becoming the first rider from the country to win a three-star Grand Prix event in dressage
Published on Jun 25, 2024 01:09 PM IST
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Shruti Vora stakes claim for Paris Olympics with silver in Brno
India’s dressage rider achieves her second MER for Paris Games with a score of 68.174 at GP in Czech Republic
Published on Jun 23, 2024 12:19 AM IST
Shruti Vora first Indian to win 3 star GP in dressage, closes in on Paris dream
Astride Magnanimous, Vora finished ahead of Moldova’s Tatiana Antonenco and Austria’s Juliane Jerich in Lipica, Slovenia
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 12:09 AM IST
Olympics: Indian men’s boxing dip blamed on selection policy
For the first time in 40 years, India will send only two male boxers for the Olympics, while four women will go to Paris
Published on Jun 12, 2024 11:04 PM IST
Olympics: Sailor Vishnu Saravanan chases high winds in Paris
Training with top competitors in Marseille, the Olympics sailing venue, Vishnu Saravanan is upbeat heading into his second Games.
Published on Jun 11, 2024 11:48 PM IST
Antim, Anshu take silver in Budapest
Antim and Anshu lost the one-sided finals while double World Championships medallist Vinesh Phogat fell at the quarter-final stage
Published on Jun 07, 2024 11:06 PM IST
Paris-bound wrestler Aman Sehrawat wins silver in Budapest Ranking series
The 20-year-old Indian came unstuck against the pace of Japan's double Worlds medallist Rei Higuchi in the final.
Published on Jun 06, 2024 11:58 PM IST
India's boxing world champs yet to receive prize money
The quartet of Nitu Ghanghas, Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, and Saweety Boora are waiting for their $100,000 winners' cheque from IBA
Published on Jun 06, 2024 10:23 PM IST
Bajrang's provisional suspension revoked
Punia had argued that his refusal to give sample was "not intentional"
Published on Jun 03, 2024 11:36 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Amit Panghal bids to atone for Tokyo heartbreak in Paris Olympics
Olympic quota secured, the 51kg boxer has plans for a short training stint in Australia under former India HPD Santiago Nieva
Published on Jun 03, 2024 11:07 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Running for cover, a crying need in searing summer heat
Building indoor stadia could be the key to help athletes train around the year, especially when temperatures zoom past the mid 40 degrees Celsius
Published on May 30, 2024 12:28 AM IST
Sandeep Singh: An Olympic shooting dream visualised at his frozen Siachen post
The 28-year-old Armyman topped the 10m air rifle trials against far higher rated rivals to bag a Paris Games spot
Updated on May 28, 2024 09:02 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Shattered Dahiya picks up the pieces
Heartbroken after missing out on Paris Olympics selection, the Tokyo Games medallist is finding solace in a motivational book, dad’s support.
Published on May 25, 2024 11:27 PM IST
Shirse smashes record, with a little help from Elmo
The 21 year-old from Maharashtra’s Sambhaji Nagar broke the 110m hurdles national mark, and now has sights set on meeting the Paris Olympics entry standard
Published on May 24, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
WFI decision to cancel Olympic trials smacks of unprofessionalism: Vinesh Phogat
The double Worlds medallist came down heavily on WFI's decision of not conducting a trial to pick the team for the Paris Olympics
Published on May 21, 2024 11:36 PM IST
Parveen Hooda suspended, BFI set to field Jaismine to retake 57kg quota
The BFI has unofficially sounded off Lamboria to get ready for the second World Qualifier in 57kg category after Parveen Hooda earned a sanction till 2025
Updated on May 17, 2024 11:13 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Boxing: Olympic-bound Parveen suspended for whereabouts violation
The 57kg boxer, who had earned a quota for India at the Asian Games, has been provisionally suspended for 18 months
Published on May 16, 2024 11:08 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Federation Cup: Back home, Neeraj takes it easy
Competing at home for the first time in three years since he became the Olympic champion, Neeraj Chopra won the Federation Cup with a throw of 82.27m
Published on May 15, 2024 08:48 PM IST
Shaili Singh seeks reset to qualify for Paris
The long jumper is ironing out technical chinks and targets competitions in Europe in a bid to enter her first Olympics
Published on May 07, 2024 11:46 PM IST
Bajrang Punia to challenge NADA suspension over not giving dope sample
Wrestler’s lawyer says submission will be made before anti-doping body’s appeals panel by its Tuesday deadline
Published on May 05, 2024 08:41 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
‘Daughters have lost’: Wrestler Sakshi Malik on Brij Bhushan’s son's candidature
Brij Bhushan’s younger son, Karan (33), was elected as the Uttar Pradesh Wrestling Association president this February
Updated on May 03, 2024 09:21 AM IST
Chhatrasal to cut down on trainees after attack on coach
Tokyo silver medallist Ravi Dahiya will be part of the committee that will select the residential wrestlers at the academy
Published on May 02, 2024 09:16 PM IST
Indian athletes hope to jumpstart Paris Olympics berth quest in busy season
Only two months are left for Indian athletes to qualify for the Games by achieving the entry standard.
Published on May 02, 2024 12:23 AM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
UWW threatens to suspend WFI and India's wrestlers too
In a letter signed by UWW president, wrestling's global governing body has reiterated its determination to uphold WFI's independence and autonomy
Published on Apr 26, 2024 11:10 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Back in the mix, boxer Amit Panghal chases his Olympic dream
In the national squad after almost two years, the 2019 Worlds silver medallist believes he can end the male boxers’ wait for a Paris quota spot
Published on Apr 24, 2024 11:09 PM IST
