From badminton to cricket, Sandip Sikdar writes on many sporting disciplines. He has the experience of working in digital, news agency as well as print organisations. Motorsport remains his first love.
Articles by Sandip Sikdar
India beat South Korea after five years, in semis
The hosts won 3-2 to stay on top of the points table in the six-team Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai
Published on Aug 08, 2023 12:14 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Asian Champions Trophy: Selvam Karthi inspires India to 5-0 rout of Malaysia
Son of watchman and house help, the local player who has risen from a humble background guides India to five-star show in the continental hockey event
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 02:46 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Despite loss, HS Prannoy savours run to the Australian Open final
The India No.1 lost a marathon match to China’s Weng Hongyang, but was pleased with his consistency ahead of World Championships in Copenhagen later in August
Published on Aug 06, 2023 08:33 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Consistency now his ally, HS Prannoy enters second final of year
The 31-year-old beat compatriot Priyanshu Rajawat in straight games to enter the final of the Australian Open badminton tournament
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 09:58 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Talented Priyanshu Rajawat books semis battle against HS Prannoy
The 21-year-old was in superb form as he beat Srikanth 21-13, 21-8 in just 30 minutes
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 08:25 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Wasteful India draw 1-1 against Japan
The hosts dominated the match but converted only one of their 14 penalty corner chances while Japan made use of their short corners better
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 07:51 PM IST
Asian Champions Trophy: India cruise past China as tougher challenges await
The Harmanpreet Singh-led outfit eased into the Asian Champions Trophy with a 7-2 win in their opener
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 08:21 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Asian test for India ahead of Asian Games
The six-team Asian Champions Trophy hockey in Chennai will be a prelude to India’s quest for gold in Hangzhou to seal direct qualification for Paris Olympics
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 07:53 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
‘Working to secure commitments necessary for Hyderabad E-Prix'
When the provisional calendar for the 2023-24 season was announced in June, Hyderabad was missing from the 17-race season.
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 07:55 AM IST
Lakshya’s run ends in Japan Open semis
India’s world No.13, who has been in excellent form, rallied to win the second game before losing to Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie in a hard-fought match
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 07:40 PM IST
Lakshya enters third consecutive semi-final
Sen will be the only Indian in action on Saturday after HS Prannoy and the pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost their respective QFs
Updated on Jul 28, 2023 09:00 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Malaysia’s Muhammad Hafiz Hashim approved as PV Sindhu’s coach
The double Olympic medallist, struggling for consistency this season, will be guided by the former All England champion until the Paris Olympics
Updated on Jul 18, 2023 01:47 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Rubbing shoulders with Dressel, Ledecky gives Nehra confidence
Aryan Nehra trains under Florida university’s swimming programme, which has produced Olympic champions such as Ryan Lochte, Tracy Caulkins, Conor Dwyer
Published on Jul 16, 2023 10:53 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Ranchi likely to host Women's Asian Champions Trophy
The Indian women’s hockey team has won the event only once (2016) out of six editions.
Published on Jul 13, 2023 07:51 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Slight delay but Buddh circuit should be ready for MotoGP
Carlos Ezpeleta, Chief Sporting Officer of Dorna Sports, feels homologation isn't a problem as the circuit isn't a new one
Published on Jul 12, 2023 10:34 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Lakshya is back on the mark
Injuries and a coaching change derailed him but he is now back to winning ways
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 09:50 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
PV Sindhu requests SAI to appoint Muhammad Hafiz Hashim as coach
The two-time Olympic medallist has been training under the former All England champion for the past two weeks in Hyderabad
Published on Jun 30, 2023 10:55 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Araijeet chases father's dream after promising start
Following a successful Junior Asia Cup where he starred in India's title win, the young forward wants to break into the senior side
Updated on Jun 30, 2023 07:03 PM IST
Back from wilderness, Sanjay aims to fill big shoes
Back in team after an impressive show in Pro League, defender Sanjay hopes to fill the drag-flick void
Updated on Jun 30, 2023 08:26 AM IST
Mental trainer Upton to help Indian men’s hockey team
The South African is scheduled to hold three-part mental conditioning sessions starting July 1 at the ongoing national camp for the men's core group at SAI
Published on Jun 29, 2023 09:09 PM IST
Sport climber Prateeksha targets her own peaks
Her sport is often confused with mountaineering, but the Bengaluru climber hopes she can win a medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games and change all that.
Published on Jun 27, 2023 08:24 AM IST
Back in the fold, defender Sumit eyes Asian Games glory
The 26-year-old India’s hockey team defender is keen to make up for lost time after being ignored for World Cup and CWG
Published on Jun 22, 2023 11:26 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
'Most of our opponents know it is not fun to play us'
Two-time All England champion Mathias Boe opens up on guiding Satwik and Chirag to their maiden Super 1000 title.
Updated on Jun 21, 2023 07:06 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Hyderabad E-Prix not on 2023-24 Formula E provisional calendar
The 10th season of the electric racing series will have 17 races in 13 different cities of which three are yet to be named.
Updated on Jun 21, 2023 08:17 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Max Verstappen’s win No.41 matches Ayrton Senna
Red Bull complete a century of race wins as driver and team were again on top at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 08:14 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
'Two guys with high quality hitting’, Gopichand hails Satwik-Chirag
The chief national badminton coach said the doubles pair winning the Indonesian Open title only highlighted their world class abilities
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 06:44 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
India junior star Boby Dhami looks back on a family crisis and his hockey rise
The vice-captain of India's Junior Asia Cup winning side, as a 10-year-old, went to live with his uncle, a qualified hockey coach, who guided him early on
Published on Jun 19, 2023 08:47 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Satwik-Chirag make Indian badminton history
India's top doubles pair upstages Malaysian world champions in the Indonesian Open final, becoming the first Indians to win a Super 1000 tournament title
Updated on Jun 19, 2023 08:29 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Satwik-Chirag in Indonesia Open final, HS Prannoy eliminated
India’s top doubles pair rallied brilliantly to beat their Korean opponents in three games, but HS Prannoy lost to Olympic champion Viktor Axelson in the semis
Updated on Jun 17, 2023 11:30 PM IST
Jnr hockey skipper Preeti recalls finding her feet
The skipper of India's victorious junior women's hockey team, as a young girl, had to overcome infection following ankle fracture
Updated on Jun 17, 2023 09:55 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
