The Tennis Premier League, being the first of its kind, aims to cater to the growing popularity of tennis and to give a platform to the nation's young talent. It also equips them with the confidence to battle global competition.
The League has witnessed three very successful seasons in 2018 October 2019 December and 2021 December. All the top-ranked players of India participated and the best coaches in the country mentored their respective teams. Along with the support of celebrities, this is undoubtedly one of the biggest tennis events in India. The fourth season held in Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi, Pune in December was even bigger and added more glamour quotient to the league.
The Grand Final
The summit clash of Season 4 was a repeat of the final from Season 3 as Finecab Hyderabad Strikers faced Mumbai Leon Army. In the first match, Mumbai's Akanksha Nitture of went down to international star Conny Perrin of Hyderabad Strikers 7-13, but Ramkumar Ramanathan equalised the scores by beating Hyderabad's Nikki Poonacha 12-8 in the men's singles.
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DREAMING OF A BIG 'CHASE'
Kho Kho, India's thrilling indigenous sport, is chasing an Olympic dream. With the success of the inaugural Kho Kho World Championship, which saw participation from 20 nations, hopes are high for its inclusion in global sporting events.
THE KING OF POOL
Nurturing talent is a journey fraught with challenges, more so when it involves the sacrifices of a single mother. In India, there are countless inspiring stories of mothers who have gone above and beyond to shape their children into international athletes. Among these remarkable women stands VJ Shantymol, a former international athlete who defied the odds to guide her son, Olympian swimmer Sajan Prakash, to unparalleled heights in the world of competitive swimming.
RISING STAR
India is steadily cementing its place as a global chess superpower, with young talents like D. Gukesh and WGM Vantika Agarwal leading the charge. While Gukesh upholds Viswanathan Anand's legacy, Vantika, at just 22, shines as a trailblazer among women players, with her recent Arjuna Award and Chess Olympiad gold medal underscoring her rise to prominence.
Developing a mindset as vital as physical fitness
Sports Champ recently organised a workshop titled Psychology in Sports, conducted by Dr Swaroop Savanur, a Mental Conditioning and Peak Performance Coach. Dr Savanur, a senior sports psychology consultant and founder of MyMental Coach, covered various aspects during the session. Here are some key highlights from the workshop:
AVOID EARLY SPECIALISATION
Dr Jean Cote, a professor and director of the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen's University at Kingston in Canada speaks about sports psychology and says experiencing multiple sports not only enhances your physical and mental abilities but also allows you to find the one you are truly passionate about. Excerpts:
SPORTS GADGETS
Sports gadgets are transforming the way athletes train, recover, and enjoy their favourite activities.
The journey of pickleball in India
In 2007, pickleball was introduced to India by Sunil Valavalkar, who recognised the potential of this dynamic sport.
Every sport needs its HEROES
Arvind Prabhoo, president of AIPA and IPF feels that India's performance at the recently concluded World Pickleball Championship (WPC) series has created a new wave of role models.
'Talent is not the only defining factor in sports'
Dr Joe Baker is the Tannenbaum Researcher in Sports Science, Data Modelling, and Sports Analytics at the University of Toronto, Canada.
NEW ERA IN INDIAN CHESS
Every child who takes up Chess dreams of becoming the World Champion. On 12 December 2024, 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju achieved this. His historic triumph in the 2024 World Cheess Championship Match not only crowned him the youngest undisputed World Champion but also ushered in a new era of hope and possibilities for Indian Chess
