From the publishers of THE HINDU
VOL.31 :: NO.35 :: Aug. 30, 2008
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From the publishers of THE HINDU VOL.31 :: NO.35 :: Aug. 30, 2008 |
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The success of Sushil Kumar and Vijender Singh in Beijing — they won bronze medals — following Abhinav Bindra’s gold, will be remembered among the great moments in Indian sport. The youngsters have started believing in themselves and their ability to match the best in the world, writes Kamesh Srinivasan. An insatiable hunger for perfection Sushil Kumar takes wrestling very seriously. He has the right attitude, discipline and focus. By Rakesh Rao. ‘Vijender is a winner’ Vijender Singh’s father, Mahipal Singh, wants life to go on as usual for his son and his family despite the glory and fame. By Y. B. Sarangi.
Greased lightningOn August 20, in Beijing, Usain Bolt ended the debate about who is the fastest man on earth by running the 200m in an incredible 19.30 seconds. This, after he had posted an equally impressive 9.69 seconds in the 100m four days earlier, writes K. P. Mohan. INTERVIEW/ABHINAV BINDRA 
‘I believe in destiny’Abhinav Bindra is the hottest news in Indian sport today. Kamesh Srinivasan caught up with the ace shooter soon after his epoch-making triumph in Beijing. FOCUS Isinbayeva raises the bar and the bird's nest roof The Russian pole vaulter tops off the demolition of her rivals with a world record for the crowd. By Andy Bull.
China picking up fastAs is de rigueur with sports and China, the country’s plans for cricket are strikingly ambitious. The China Cricket Association thus aims to have 15,000 players by 2009 with the number rising to 60,000 by 2012, writes Pallavi Aiyar.
A tenacious customerSelection was and will remain subjective, and as such there will be different interpretations when a player is either selected or dropped. But what causes rancour is when selectors adopt a policy of different yardsticks for different players.
Cool customerThis tour thus far has seen Ajantha Mendis do things few have before him in this grand game: live up to expectations that seemed overblown, writes S. Ram Mahesh. FIRST & SECOND ONE-DAYERS 
Low-scoring affairsThe first two matches gave further evidence, if any is needed, that most batsmen of this era, fattened on pancake-flat batting strips, have slipped into decadence, incapable of fighting the good fight when the bowlers have assistance. S. Ram Mahesh reports.
Funny game After the recent fiasco at Manchester City, the chief executive of the Premier League, Richard Scudamore, came up with some answers.
Wenger has plenty to ponder It was difficult to remember Arsene Wenger as downcast. Or as quietly livid. There was no refereeing injustice to rail at; no wholesale injury problems to offer in mitigation, writes David Hytner.
Massa reaffirms his Championship ambitionsThe victory helps the Brazilian driver consolidate his position as the strongest challenger to Lewis Hamilton with only six of the season’s 18 races remaining. Alan Henry reports. Advt Links: • Baufinanzierung und Immobilienfinanzierung Vergleich • Versicherungen im online Versicherungsvergleich • Deutsches Ceeduu Web • Send Gift to India • Flowers to All Over India • Sportshop • IQ Tests, Liebestests und andere Quizzes • Sportreisen zu allen Sportevents • Used Cars • blog tools
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