In this issue

Football’s Next Big thing - Neymar.

Hardy Boys - Moment of Reckoning for India’s U-17 world Cup Squad.

Unbreakable - Sloane Stephens Conquers Flushing Meadows.

Football Second Fiddle No More

Messi and Ronaldo are winding down—too old. Host Russia is a political mess—too depressing. The U.S. should qualify, but barely—too dubious. Less than a year out from World Cup 2018, it’s all about the inevitable rise of Brazil’s NEYMAR . But is he ready?

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Stars And Stardust

The Maruti Suzuki Sports Illustrated Sportsperson Of The Year Awards were the biggest celebration of sporting glory in India. It was an event to remember for its glitz and glamour.

1 min

A Stage For The World

India is all set to not only participate in its first global football tournament, but will also host the best young teams on the planet. It must ensure this lays the foundation for progress

4 mins

The Makings Of A Sports Destination

With the unstinted support of the state government, Odisha is fast becoming the most preferred destination for hosting major international events and a centre of sporting excellence

5 mins

Sloane Steady

After a gruelling rehab from foot surgery, unseeded SLOANE STEPHENS, 24, rediscovered her love for the game and surprised even herself in winning a historic U.S. Open.

8 mins

Taming The Bat

Over the past decade, cricket bats with massive swell and thick edges became weapons for bowlers’ destruction. But now, the ICC hopes to restore the balance by freezing the dimensions of the willow.

6 mins

An Incessant Journey Of Doing Good

The Special Olympics will turn 50 next year and in the time since its inception nothing has come in its way of sending out a clear message of compassion for those with intellectual disabilities.

5 mins

Shuttling To The Top

P.V. Sindhu may have lost in the World Championships final but, there is enough evidence that points to a bright future for Indian badminton at the biggest stages.

5 mins

Mud Bath And Rain

The fourth edition of the rainforest challenge highlighted two things—that being mad isn’t always a bad thing, and that there is more to goa than its sunny beaches.

6 mins

Garry Kasparov

Perhaps the greatest chess player ever, the former world champion has become a fierce critic of his native Russia and an advocate for freedom around the world. While his views have attracted a loyal following, he has needed all his wiles to stay a move ahead of his rival, Vladimir Putin

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