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
Women’s Hockey India League finally ready for pushback
The tournament is expected to have the impact HIL had in helping the India men’s team players to grow
Published on Jan 11, 2025 09:32 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Off the turf, a break to remember for India’s hockey stars
Indian hockey players enjoyed a rare, long break to spend time with family, traveling and rejuvenating after intense schedules and tournaments.
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 06:24 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Fulton and Revington on friendship, coaching rivalry and SA cricketers
India’s chief hockey coach and his SA compatriot talk about their bond at the Hockey India League in Rourkela
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 08:39 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Rourkela
Relaunched HIL and bonding with the best
Indian players are more confident interacting with foreigners after the back-to-back Olympic bronze medals
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 01:30 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Rourkela
India to host Asia Cup, Junior World Cup in 2025
The men’s U-21 event will be staged in Chennai while the continental tournament will be staged in Rajgir, Bihar
Updated on Jan 05, 2025 10:58 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Rourkela
HIL a ray of hope to Indian players chasing comebacks
Many sidelined from the national squad have bounced back via the league, Rohidas being a shining example
Updated on Jan 05, 2025 08:15 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Rourkela
Fulton focusses on World Cup qualification, creating depth in squad
With the new Olympic cycle still in its nascent stage, India’s chief coach has already started building his team with Los Angeles 2028 in mind
Published on Jan 04, 2025 09:50 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Rourkela
Unusual technique, relentless practice make Harmanpreet’s drag-flick click
Double Olympic medallist and the latest Khel Ratna awardee reveals the secret behind his lethal drag-flicks
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 10:00 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, Rourkela
Sam Ward relishing second coming in hockey
Having made a remarkable comeback to professional sport after a horrific on-field accident, the Brit is excited to represent UP Rudras at the upcoming HIL
Published on Dec 27, 2024 09:10 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
'Challenge in HIL is to forge a team from 24 players who don’t know each other'
The Paris Olympics gold medallist has signed for UP Rudras and believes team coach Paul van Ass can do it
Published on Dec 26, 2024 09:43 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Harmanpreet Singh is the best drag-flicker in the world: Gonzalo Peillat
The German became the most expensive overseas HIL player at ₹68 lakh
Published on Dec 25, 2024 07:34 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Unbreakable Santosh back to rallying with an eye on Dakar
Three years and nine months since suffering a near-fatal crash in 2021, India’s pioneering rallyist made a comeback to the sport
Published on Dec 18, 2024 10:12 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Treesa-Gayatri aim to impress at World Tour Finals
The young women’s doubles pair has shaken off the disappointment of not qualifying for the Paris Olympics
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 11:18 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
HIL: India midfielder Hardik recalls mentoring role of league
The player, a member of the bronze-winning hockey team in the Paris Olympics, is on a comeback from shoulder injury
Published on Dec 07, 2024 09:28 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Hamilton’s last dance with Mercedes a reminder of his unparalleled legacy
Lewis Hamilton’s 12-year run with Mercedes comes to close with most pole positions (104), podiums (202), wins (105) and titles (7, shared with Schumacher)
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 05:02 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Deepika strikes again, India beat China to retain Asian Champions Trophy title
The hosts overcame a dogged opposition with the only goal coming early into the third quarter in Rajgir, Bihar
Published on Nov 20, 2024 09:32 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
India breach Kudo wall to beat Japan, face China in final
Hosts overcome the Japanese goalkeeper’s heroics to win 2-0 in the semis of the Asian Champions Trophy
Published on Nov 19, 2024 10:33 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Udita, the HIL auction top buy driving India’s fine run
Udita Duhan, the most expensive female player at ₹32 lakh, excels in the Asian Champions Trophy, leading India to the semi-finals with strong performances.
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 10:08 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Cricket mat ‘jugaad’ & drag-flick: How Manisha announced her arrival
The 25-year-old is central to India coach Harendra Singh’s plan of building a sturdy group of drag-flickers with 2028 Olympics in mind
Published on Nov 15, 2024 07:54 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
With new coaches, BAI hopes to reduce personal coaching culture
BAI aims to shift from personal coaches to group training under national coaches, enhancing player development ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
Updated on Nov 14, 2024 11:33 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Jagan Kumar, 11-time national champion, rides into the sunset
The Chennai motorcycle champion rose from a humble background to fulfil his dream for speed on the race circuit
Updated on Nov 10, 2024 09:47 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Verstappen’s masterclass casts light on his enigmatic genius
Max Verstappen overcame a challenging start, winning the Sao Paulo GP from 17th on the grid, boosting his championship lead to 62 points.
Updated on Nov 04, 2024 11:00 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
‘HIL changed style and personalities of Indian players’
Former FIH Player of the Year Furste believes India’s rise began with the tournament which made the players self-confident
Updated on Oct 29, 2024 07:26 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Hockey Test: India wake up after half-time, beat Germany 5-3
With both teams winning a game each in the two-match series, it was decided that a shootout would decide the winner of the series, which Germany won 3-1
Updated on Oct 25, 2024 01:25 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
‘Until you believe in yourself, nobody will believe in you’
Former hockey captain Rani Rampal announced her retirement on Thursday, ending a 16-year career that established her as one of India’s greatest players
Published on Oct 24, 2024 09:00 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
In Delhi, the joy of hockey’s return tempered by defeat to Germany
The result wasn’t what the fans had turned up for as an off-colour India were outplayed at the iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Published on Oct 23, 2024 09:48 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
New India hockey forward Aditya chases his Chak De! moments
Aditya Lalage, inspired by "Chak De! India," transitions from sugarcane farming to debut for India's hockey team, marking a remarkable journey
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 01:55 AM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Hockey Tests: India ready for tough Germany challenge
The Paris Olympics silver and bronze medallists are both in an early rebuilding phase after the Games
Published on Oct 22, 2024 10:16 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
The main target now is to get the right players in: Fulton
The India coach will keep his eye on the revamped Hockey India League to build a larger pool of players
Published on Oct 21, 2024 10:13 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
I’ve been enjoying the way India has been attacking: Reid
The former national coach says that despite the team’s defensive style, it is able to create attacks, with camaraderie being the key to their success
Updated on Oct 18, 2024 10:08 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi