Saina Nehwal (Image courtesy: Yonex)
The pursuit of excellence always makes for a fascinating study. And, thanks to Saina Nehwal, we now have another remarkable Indian case study unfolding before us. The reining Indian badminton queen has won three international titles in as many weeks, making our hearts swell with pride and pushing the FIFA World Cup to the second spot, even if for a day. Read more »
The wizards of football have showcased their magic at the FIFA World Cup and captured the attention of everyone in India, even putting in the shade the cricket team’s successful bid to stop Sri Lanka from scoring a hat-trick of title wins in the Asia Cup. And, as we sit through the nights to watch the action and engage ourselves in discussion in board rooms and drawing rooms alike, one question is inescapable: Why is India not even within dreaming distance of the world’s biggest sporting spectacle, except as a huge audience? Read more »
The Vuvuzelas are buzzing in the terraces of the South African football stadia and in the homes of millions of football lovers through radio and TV sets. Yet, by all accounts, they are the only things buzzing at the FIFA World Cup. Big-ticket teams like Brazil, Italy, Portugal, the Netherlands, England, Argentina and France have all been bound by a desire to showcase discipline and organization, leading to matches that are bordering on the dull rather than entertaining. Read more »
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