5 Interesting Facts about Lin Dan
Lin Dan, mostly referred to as ‘Super Dan’ is one of the greatest badminton players the World has ever seen. The legend has won all badminton titles in his 20 years career. Overall, he has won 64 singles titles and was second in 22 other tournaments. Well, here are some interesting and stunning facts about […]
Lee Chong Wei writes a poem on Lin Dan’s retirement! Read here.
Two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan announced his retirement via social media last week. The Chinese shuttler also thanked his family and fans, but the badminton fraternity would be disappointed at not having one last look at him. This also means that he would not participate in Tokyo 2021, which he had, had the sporting world […]
The Highs and Lows of Jwala Gutta’s Career
Jwala Gutta, an International doubles badminton player, and two times Olympian is one of the most decorated players of her time. Well, she is one of the most prominent doubles players of India who has helped to increase the importance of doubles recognition in India. Apart from a 2010 Commonwealth gold medal, Jwala Gutta has […]
10 Interesting Facts about Tennis
Tennis is a globally popular spectator sport and is played by millions of people across the World. Here is a list of 10 interesting facts about the sport of tennis. Origin of Name The word “tennis” originated from an Anglo-Norman term “tenez” which means “to take heed.” Also, originated in France, it used to be […]
5 Most Astounding Wimbledon Performances in 2019
Wimbledon 2019 has been full of shocking moments in both, men’s and women’s tennis. Let’s dive into the five most astonishing Wimbledon performances in 2019. Putintseva v Osaka World no 2, Naomi Osaka was stunned by World no. 39, Yulia Putintseva, 7-6, 6-2 in the first round. Putinseva is a great Tennis player, but […]
Venus vs Serena: The most exquisite Sibling Rivalry.
Serena Williams and Venus Williams are professional Tennis players. Taken together, they are the Williams sisters that have dominated the Tennis World for almost 15 years, having won 121 titles combined. While Venus has won 49 singles titles, Serena has won 72. Notably, both of them have been ranked World no. 1, Venus for a […]
Prakash Padukone: A Turning Point in Indian Badminton
Prakash Padukone, a Badminton legend, was a turning point in India concerning badminton. After he won the All England Championships in 1980, he defined the word ‘badminton’ in India. Also, he was the first Indian to claim the prestigious title. He beat two of the legends in badminton while winning the title- Morten Frost of […]
PV Sindhu vs Nozomi Okuhara: An Exemplary Rivalry in Women’s Badminton
PV Sindhu and Nozomi Okuhara have always produced cliffhangers in their recent matches, and their close head to head record underlines their competitiveness. While they both give each other tough competition, they are contrasting figures having different styles of play. Sindhu is almost a foot taller than Okuhara. While Sindhu has built her game with […]
Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal: A Trivalry in Men’s Tennis
Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal are considered the trio that is ruling the World of men’s tennis. They have appeared to have formed a ‘Golden Triangle’ and each player counts the other two as his top rivals. They have won 56 out of the last 67 Grand Slams. Take a look at the […]
Top Five Comebacks in Women’s Tennis
True Champions refuse to back down even under insurmountable pressure. It is the insatiable hunger that pushes them to the pinnacle of glory. Here are 5 such amazing comeback stories from the World of Women’s Tennis. Serena Williams Williams was ranked no. 1 at the time of her maternity leave in April 2017. Just 5 […]