Shantanu Srivastava is an experienced sports journalist who has worked across print and digital media. He covers cricket and Olympic sports.
Articles by Shantanu Srivastava
WFI polls: 24 candidates in the fray in final list
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s camp confident of sweeping every post in the elections to be held on August 12
Published on Aug 07, 2023 10:50 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Archer Aditi: Ticking off targets, one arrow at a time
Reigning youth world champion Aditi Swami, 17, was crowned the senior champion in the Berlin World Archery Championships on Saturday
Published on Aug 06, 2023 11:46 PM IST
Brij Bhushan Singh camp candidates remain in all WFI posts
The former wrestling federation president's supporters are in the fray for every post though the three-time WFI chief and his family members are staying away
Published on Aug 05, 2023 11:58 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
After Chengdu high, coach sets fresh target for 100m hurdler Jyothi Yarraji
James Hillier is confident the rising Indian athletics star can achieve greater glory after bettering her national mark yet again at the world varsity games
Published on Aug 05, 2023 09:12 PM IST
Record-breaking Jyothi Yarraji takes World University bronze
Her run at Shuangliu Sports Centre was her ninth sub-13s effort, seven of those coming from 17 starts this year
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 07:52 PM IST
Worlds on his mind, Kishore Kumar Jena aims to prolong dream run
Having improved his personal best four times this year already, the 27-year-old has his sights set on bigger challenges
Published on Aug 04, 2023 09:22 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Bajrang Punia summoned in defamation case
Wrestling coach Naresh Dahiya has alleged that a malicious attack was made to tarnish his reputation as well as his credibility.
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 08:28 AM IST
Into a new era: Dipa Karmakar moves past the Produnova
The gymnast wants to put the doping ban behind and get back to her best in the arena
Updated on Jul 30, 2023 02:55 PM IST
Jasprit Bumrah to return before Asia Cup in major boost to India
The pace ace, out of action for 10 months, is expected to play in the three-ODI series next month
Updated on Jul 28, 2023 07:54 AM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Reunited with coach Jaspal Rana, Manu Bhaker seeks redemption
The ace shooter contemplated retirement following a series of below-par performances but she believes she is back on the right track now
Updated on Jul 26, 2023 07:42 AM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Asian Games: Vishal wins trials in Bajrang’s division, Ravi Dahiya ousted
Sujeet Kalkal, co-petitioner against exemption from Asian Games trials given to Bajrang and Vinesh, loses 65kg semis, fellow dissenter Vishal Kaliraman wins
Updated on Jul 24, 2023 08:17 AM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
WFI polls on August 12, Maharashtra declared ineligible
The WFI polls have been scheduled for August 12, as announced on Friday.
Published on Jul 22, 2023 12:07 AM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
I don't want that the right of any player is taken away: Sakshi Malik
Sakshi Malik said the decision to grant exemptions to Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia was taken to cause a rift among wrestlers
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 09:00 AM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Delhi High Court seeks WFI’s response on wrestlers’ plea challenging exemption
The ad-hoc panel had decided to exempt Punia (65kg) and Phogat (53kg) from the trials scheduled for July 22-23.
Published on Jul 20, 2023 09:59 PM IST
Victoria pulling out as 2026 CWG host raises a crucial question: Why hold the Games at all?
Faced with escalating costs and caught in a perpetual battle for relevance, the future of CWG has been in question for a while now, and Victoria’s decision may hasten the decline of the event
Updated on Jul 19, 2023 12:32 AM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Protracted battle for greens puts spotlight on caddie pros
The history of Indian golf is intertwined with the coming of age of caddie pros
Updated on Jul 15, 2023 09:40 PM IST
NADA issues notice to Vinesh over doping rule violation
The two Doping Control Officers (DCOs) sent to Vinesh Phogat's place for the testing were "unable to locate" her
Published on Jul 13, 2023 10:45 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
In 'imperfect' race, Yarraji logs perfect result
The conditions were tricky but the Indian showed why she was considered a clear favourite for the event
Published on Jul 13, 2023 09:46 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Panghal, 2 other boxers, petition court over Asian Games non-selection
Three boxers -- 2019 world silver medallist Amit Panghal, Sagar Ahlawat and Rohit Mor – have petitioned the Punjab and Haryana high court.
Published on Jul 12, 2023 10:04 PM IST
Wrestlers grapple with layoff effect on return to competition
Top wrestlers who are back in training after weeks of sit-in protest face a tough phase as they bid to regain their old level, say experts
Updated on Jul 12, 2023 08:05 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Injured Jeremy out of national camp, to miss Asian Games, Paris Olympics 2024
The 20-year-old CWG champion skipped the trials for Asiad and World Championships, the latter being a mandatory qualifier for Paris 2024.
Updated on Jul 06, 2023 11:28 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Change of coaches is a natural evolution in sports: NRAI acting president Deo
Three coaches have quit in recent times and the timing isn't ideal since the Asian Games are just around the corner
Updated on Jul 06, 2023 07:43 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
'Neeraj Chopra knows he is the world's best and a bad day won't change it'
India’s Olympic javelin champion, known for big early throws, won the Lausanne Diamond League with his fifth and penultimate attempt
Updated on Jul 02, 2023 08:17 AM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Neeraj Chopra finishes 1st at 2023 Lausanne Diamond League with 87.66m throw
The win is Neeraj Chopra's second in Diamond League this season following his season-opening triumph at Doha Diamond League on May 5.
Updated on Jul 01, 2023 01:33 AM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Exit of top coaches leaves shooters jittery
Shotgun high-performance manager Lauryn Mark and foreign trap coach Russell Mark left on May 28; chief national rifle coach Joydeep Karmakar quit on June 10
Updated on Jun 30, 2023 08:19 AM IST
Protesting wrestlers to appear in one-bout shoot-off in August
The deadline to send names to the Asian Games organisers expires on July 15, which means the trials ought to be conducted by then.
Published on Jun 22, 2023 11:18 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
WFI elections postponed to July 11
The decision was taken after at least 10 state units raised “a variety of issues”
Published on Jun 22, 2023 02:45 AM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Vinesh Phogat’s name cleared for Budapest ranking series
The Hungary competition will be Vinesh Phogat's first since she won bronze at the World Championships last September
Updated on Jun 21, 2023 08:19 AM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Wrestling polls: Ad hoc panel to meet disputed state units
The last date for receiving nominations for the WFI electoral college has been extended until after the meeting on Wednesday
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 08:16 AM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
No political motive in protest, say Sakshi Malik, Satyawart Kadian
In a 11-minute video posted on Sakshi Malik’s twitter handle, she and wrestler husband Satyawart Kadian said their protest has never been political
Updated on Jun 18, 2023 08:19 AM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
