After a long wait, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is finally back. As the flagship event of the country’s cricket calendar, the IPL is synonymous with big names and big action. But what about the little guy? No, not the cricketers who make up most of the IPL audience; we’re talking about the sports journalists who cover it.
In this week’s roundup, we look at some of the biggest stories from India’s sporting landscape and assess their impact on sports journalism in India. From cricket to football to Kabaddi, read on to get up-to-the-minute news and insights on all things sport in India.
Indian women’s hockey team defeats Japan in the semifinal of the Asia Cup
After a fiercely fought battle, the Indian women’s hockey team emerged victorious against Japan in the semifinal of the Asia Cup. This was their first-ever victory against Japan and it was a well-deserved one. The Japanese team was very strong and had some great players, but the Indian squad showed resilience and determination throughout the game.
The match started off with both teams trading goals, but India managed to take control later on in the first half. They kept up this momentum into the second half and eventually emerged as victors by three goals to two. This means that they will now face Pakistan in the final of the Asia Cup. This is an exciting prospect for Indian fans as they look to achieve their first international sporting success.
India men’s hockey team defeats Malaysia in the final of the same tournament
The Indian men’s hockey team defeated Malaysia in the final of the same tournament, thus securing their fourth consecutive title. The Indians had earlier beaten Australia and then Thailand to reach the final.
This triumph is especially significant as it comes against a Malaysian side that had emerged as one of the strongest contenders in this event. The game itself was a tight affair with both teams exchanging blows for majority of its duration. However, it was the Indians who finally came out on top thanks to some fine goalkeeping by Rupinder Pal Singh and an outstanding performance from captain Pardeep Singh.
India men’s cricket team qualifies for the World T20
The Indian cricket team qualified for the World T20 in Bangladesh after beating Hong Kong by 68 runs to secure the spot. This was an important win for the Indian team, as it moved them up to sixth in the ICC rankings and ensured their place in the prestigious tournament. The win also gave India some revenge against Hong Kong, who had beaten them earlier this year in a qualifying match. India’s success at the World T20 will be a major boost for their upcoming ODI series against England, which begins on January 20th.
Indian shooter Mithun Manhas wins a silver medal at the ISSF World Shooting Championships
Mithun Manhas, an Indian shooter, has won a silver medal at the ISSF World Shooting Championships in Moscow. Mithun finished second in the men’s 10 metre air rifle event with 386 points. Russia’s Denis Tsyganov won the gold medal with a score of 536 points.
India’s Manish Sikarwar becomes the first Indian to win an Olympic gold medal in badminton
The Indian Badminton player, Manish Sikarwar, has won an Olympic gold medal in the men’s singles event. This is the first time that an Indian sportsperson has won an Olympic gold medal. The event took place at the London Olympics on Friday and Manish Sikarwar emerged victorious after defeating his Malaysian opponent, Lee Chong Wei. He became the first Indian badminton player to win an Olympic gold medal and also the first male player from India to do so.