Training hard to bag the Gold.

Yogeshwar Dutt, a wrestler who hails from Haryana is currently training hard in the SAI center that is in Sonipat. The wrestler, who is improving his wrestling skills, is confident that he will be able to defeat the opposition this year.

Dutt, who has previously won gold twice in the commonwealth games and once in the Asian Championship is hoping that he will be able to add another gold medal to his collection this year. The optimistic wrestler idolises legendary Russian wrestler and and three-time Olympic champion Buvaisar Saitiev, also known by his fans as the Silent Gladiator.  Working hard for the last four years, he has been improving his ground fighting skills, especially the standing position techniques. He hopes to be able to train at the US Olympic Centre in Colorado Springs and Stayki Wrestling Complex situated in Minsk, Belarus since they have one of the best training facilities for wrestlers.

Looking at his track record and his dedication, there is no doubt that he will make us all proud. With the quadrennial sporting event just a few days away, he is in very good shape. This is no surprise as he has been training vigorously and diligently for the last four years. He is enthusiastic about his sport and that plays an important role in times like this, when the temptation to slacken is high. Tension is high everywhere: the viewers who are waiting to see these players play and the players themselves who are practising hard to make a mark.  

With people like him on board, India has become a formidable force in the arena. With 76 well trained and determined at least, we have become a force to be reckoned with. We wish him all the best for his match.

-IOS Sports and Entertainment.

Looking back as we go forward.

This year, India aspires to win gold and make an impact on the international playground.  Participants such as Mary Kom, Krishna Poonia and Bharat Chettri apart from a few others have been dominating the news for the last few months. But, let us not forget how we won a few slots in the Hall of fame in Beijing last year. 

 We made a mark in the sphere of shooting, boxing and wrestling. Abhinav Bindra made us all proud when he brought home gold after an astounding performance at the men's 10m Air Rifle final. VijenderSingh showed us that with practise, perseverance and will power one can achieve anything. Sushil Kumar too won us a Bronze in wrestling proving to be an example for many young Indians.

These men show us that anything is possible. They raised the bar and met expectations. This year, all of us hope that our country is able to make a mark again, just like last year. Sport is the only time where politics has the least influence. It is one of the few things that join nations irrespective of culture, caste or creed. We uphold it with enthusiasm as we wait for our turn this year. 

 -IOS Sports and Entertainment.

The Bronze tigers

The Indian hockey team recently gave a stellar performance against Great Britain to claim the bronze position in the Sultan Azlah Shah Cup hockey tournament in Malaysia. 

In a closely contested match, India scored a 3-1 win against Britain. Indian national hockey team carefully pieced together moves in the second half to score three goals. 

The team, which included player of the tournament Sardar Singh, skipper Bharat Chettri and star drag flicker Sandeep Singh, was coached by Michael Nobbs. The team made a dramatic comeback after winning the fourth match, signalling the readiness and perseverance of the hockey team.

Shivendra Singh scored a brilliant goal drawing parity to India. Ten minutes later Sandeep Singh scored a penalty kick bringing another point to India with the help of a drag flick. India’s victory was sealed when, on the penultimate minute,Tushar Khadekar, scored a goal against Great Britain.

This match was an example of what the Indian team is capable of. It is a sign that the team is ready to face the Olympics. Furthermore, a team like this coupled with the motivation and training from their coach means that the team has been moulded into a formidable force, ready to take on the Olympics and make India proud.  We wish the Indian National Hockey team all the best!

-IOS Sports and Entertainment.