As a wonderful land full of paradoxes, one that the curious world visits often in a bit to understand its diversity, India does pose myriad challenges to those within and outside but nothing can be quite intriguing as its intense love affair with FIFA World Cup. For four weeks every four years, you get to see India divided by loyalties – not based on religion or caste, political party or social standing but by its support to the world’s best football national teams. Read more »
There is hope yet for Indian hockey. No, I am not talking about its chances of making to the semifinals of the Hero Honda FIH World Cup but of the fast that it has not run out of support from fans. The writing was on the wall midway through the match but the spectators were steadfast in their support for the Indian team.
Indeed, it was a poignant sight that will be etched in my mind for a long time. India had lost its second successive match by a 2-5 margin and yet many hundreds of its disappointed fans lingered on to cheer the team. The warm gesture after India was outplayed by Spain on Thursday night showed that the sport will find support in the country. Read more »
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