Category Archives: Olympics

The Olympics Curtain Raiser ..

Posted on May 19, 2008 by

On 08/08/08, the Olympics begin in Beijing. They like that number and consider it auspicious. Lucky even. The Olympics are, of course, more than just that. Take a look at this piece by Rohit Brijnath carried over the weekend in … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebration, Clippings, Dreams, heroes, Olympics, Rohit Brijnath, stories | 7 Comments

9.something …

Posted on May 6, 2008 by

Running a race is the closest a human being can come to feel and express one’s natural abilities. It’s a pure show of physical strength and stamina sans any artificial extensions like a tennis racket or a cricket bat. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Asafa Powell, Athletics, China, controversy, Debate, Not Cricket, Olympics, Rahul, Soccer, Tyson Gay | 3 Comments

Walking the Talk …

Posted on April 4, 2008 by

Given all the media hype about the upcoming Olympics – the security surrounding the torch, Bhaichung Bhutia, Aamir Khan and Tibet;  and the Indian hockey team –  one question that always begs to be answered is – How many gold … Continue reading →

Posted in Debate, Dreams, General, India, Olympics, Rahul, Sports | 8 Comments