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
Diamond League Final: Chopra, Sable lead India’s challenge
The Diamond League Final in Brussels marks the first occasion of two Indians making the cut for the elite season-ending athletics showpiece
Published on Sep 12, 2024 10:16 PM IST
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How Paralympic double medallist Preethi Pal found her feet
Born with deformed feet, the sprinter’s determination took her to two sprint medals at the Paris Games
Updated on Sep 11, 2024 10:08 PM IST
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Paralympics medallists felicitated, Mandaviya promises more support
India's Paralympics medalists were honored by Sports Minister Mandaviya, celebrating a record 29 medals, with promises for better support and future success.
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 08:58 PM IST
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Randhir Singh elected Olympic Council of Asia president
India’s long-term sports administrator was unanimously voted to the post at OCA’s general assembly in New Delhi
Published on Sep 08, 2024 06:49 PM IST
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Aman, wrestling and the quest for glory
The 21-year-old is all-on on the sport and he isn’t going to be satisfied with the Olympic bronze alone
Updated on Aug 11, 2024 12:02 AM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Paris 2024: Arshad Nadeem’s incredible journey to the top
He was more interested in shot put but he was asked to concentrate on javelin. The rest, as they say, is history
Updated on Aug 10, 2024 01:20 AM IST
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Aman loses in semi-final, in fray for bronze
The 21-year-old Asian Games bronze medallist was blanked 10-0 by Japan’s Rei Higuchi in the 57kg semi-final
Updated on Aug 08, 2024 11:27 PM IST
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Paris 2024: Aman Sehrawat marches into wrestling semis
India’s 57kg freestyle wrestler won his two bouts by technical superiority and without conceding a point; faces Japan’s Rei Higuchi
Published on Aug 08, 2024 05:01 PM IST
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Mirabai misses bronze by a whisker
Mirabai Chanu finished fourth in the 49kg division at the Paris Games after struggling with fitness, despite a total lift of 199kgs.
Updated on Aug 08, 2024 01:24 AM IST
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Golden boy Neeraj Chopra guns for rare Olympic double
Leading the world-class qualification field with his only attempt, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra starts favourite to defend his crown
Updated on Aug 08, 2024 01:41 AM IST
Tried everything for Vinesh, nothing worked: India medical head Pardiwala
IOA's medical team worked to help wrestler Vinesh Phogat clear weigh-in for Olympics final, but she was disqualified for being 100gm overweight, turning her dream run into a nightmare.
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 05:44 PM IST
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All you need to know about Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification
Scheduled to meet USA’s Sarah Ann Hildebrandt for the gold medal bout in the women’s 50kg final, the 29-year-old will now finish last in her weight class
Published on Aug 07, 2024 04:16 PM IST
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Chanu looks to channelise Hangzhou hurt to Paris podium
The Tokyo silver medallist has been struggling with fitness this season but will back herself to rise on the big stage
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 11:06 AM IST
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Paris 2024: ‘By getting to the Olympics, Vinesh is a winner already’
Bajrang and Sakshi, who were also part of the protest against former WFI chief, back her to come back with a medal from Paris
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 06:32 AM IST
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Showman Noah Lyles the 100m show-stopper
Noah Lyles won the Olympic men’s 100m by 0.005 secs, faster than your brain's processing time. The 100m is an ultimate test of human athleticism.
Updated on Aug 05, 2024 10:01 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Sports Science, the open secret to getting Faster, Higher, Stronger
Heart rate monitors to electrodes mapping brain waves, data is the crux of the technological revolution in sports
Updated on Aug 05, 2024 11:20 AM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Paris 2024: Nishant goes down to Verde in 71kg slugfest
The Indian went down in a split decision despite narrowly taking the first two rounds in a bout that could have gone either way
Updated on Aug 04, 2024 12:57 AM IST
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IOC on boxing gender row: ‘Everyone has the right to practice sport’
IOC blamed IBA for the controversy, calling boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting “victims of a sudden and arbitrary decision”
Updated on Aug 03, 2024 12:58 AM IST
Archery: India lose mixed event bronze medal playoff to USA
New Delhi: India’s mixed doubles archery pair of Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara fell short of a bronze medal, losing to a strong USA team of Casey Kaufhold and Brady Ellison 6-2 in Paris on Friday
Updated on Aug 02, 2024 09:02 PM IST
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Paris 2024: ‘Every person has right to practice sport without discrimination’
Gender row: IOC blames IBA for the controversy, calling boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting “victims of a sudden and arbitrary decision”
Updated on Aug 02, 2024 02:57 PM IST
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Paris 2024: Swapnil Kusale bags bronze in 50m 3P rifle shooting
Swapnil Kusale won India's third medal at the Paris Olympics, a bronze in the 50m 3P final. India's successful comeback in shooting marks a memorable win.
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 02:03 PM IST
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Paris 2024: Lovlina a win away from medal; Nikhat faces Wu Yu test
The 75kg boxer beat Norway’s Sunniva Hofstad to enter the quarters; Nikhat Zareen (50kg) meets the Chinese top seed
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 06:52 AM IST
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Aditi Ashok interview: ‘I think the wind can make it challenging’
Aditi’s performances in Tokyo helped people see golf in a new light and she would love nothing more than to get on the podium in Paris
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 05:14 AM IST
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Paris 2024: Indian men crash out of team archery event
The team of Tarundeep Rai, Dhiraj Bommadevara and Pravin Jadhav lost its quarter-final 2-6 to Turkey’s Mete Gazoz, Berkim Tumer and Abdullah Yildirmis
Published on Jul 29, 2024 08:01 PM IST
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Ramita Jindal finishes seventh as Hyojin Ban aces high-pressure final
The Indian shooter, who was fifth in the qualification, was pegged back by a 9.7 on her tenth shot during the final
Published on Jul 29, 2024 03:01 PM IST
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I told myself I had to do what I had to, says Manu Bhaker
The 22-year-old opened the medals tally for India at the Paris Games with a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol event
Updated on Jul 28, 2024 05:14 PM IST
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Manu Bhaker shoots bronze, India’s first medal of Paris 2024
Manu Bhaker wins bronze in 10m air pistol at Paris Games, India's first medal since 2012. She overcame disappointment from Tokyo Olympics with a brilliant performance.
Updated on Jul 28, 2024 04:07 PM IST
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How athletes deal with ‘noise’ and find their zone
Bindra took a swig of whisky the night before his Olympic final, Bhaker has turned to journaling and Chopra chooses not to be a stickler for pre-event rituals
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 05:38 AM IST
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Tough draws for Nikhat and Lovlina
Meanwhile, Amit Panghal and Nishant Dev have got first-round byes in the boxing competitions that begin at the Paris Games on Saturday
Published on Jul 26, 2024 05:42 PM IST
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Neeraj’s world: Punjabi music, Kohli & aliens
Neeraj Chopra and his German coach Klaus Bartonietz share a unique bond filled with jokes and camaraderie, based on mutual respect and teamwork.
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 05:14 AM IST
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