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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.The nerves calm, the mind clear, a deep breath later, Akshay Thatte immersed face-first in the water. He was competing in the Static Apnea category at the AIDA Malaysia Freediving Pool Games last December. By the time he surfaced, 5 minutes and 16 seconds had elapsed.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.In the TCS New York City Marathon in November 2025, Vijayaraghavan Venugopal finished first among 332 Indians who participated in the run, a remarkable achievement for a 50-year-old. He was the only one among them to finish in under 3 hours, the timing of 2:47:57 being his best ever for the distance.At the Taj Santacruz in Mumbai a few months later when we meet, it’s not surprising that the athletic chief executive officer and co-founder of sports nutrition supplement brand Fast&Up looks much younger than his years.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Milan: Jordan Stolz was always destined to be the next great American speedskater. He’s got tree-trunk thighs, impeccable balance and a stunningly high tolerance for the horrific pain required to chase four gold medals in Milan.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. CORTINA D’AMPEZZO , ITALY : Lindsey Vonn leaned into the gate on Sunday, staring down at a Cortina downhill course that she knew by heart. She took a deep breath and stomped her skis.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India's sports industry stands at an inflection point. What was once a $2 billion spectator sports market is hurtling toward a $130 billion opportunity by 2030.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As we emerge from the drowsy holidays with aspirations of being fitter and more productive, one social-media trend jumps out: How about waking up everyday at 5 a.m.? It’s true, some of the world’s top CEOs and elite athletes swear by early rising. But sleep experts say it can set you up for failure.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. SEOUL—After the last whistle blew at the youth women’s World Cup final in November, the Netherlands coach sounded dejected. His side had just lost 3-0.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: Cricketer Virat Kohli has invested ₹40 crore to pick up a minority stake in Agilitas Sports, joining the company as an investor and business partner. As part of the deal, Agilitas has acquired One8, the cricketer’s sportswear brand.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Traditional in-ear and over-ear headphones are built to create an immersive bubble, but in many contexts, immersion is a liability. It makes us unsafe on the street and anti-social in the office.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. WASHINGTON—In the end, all it took to oust Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, whom President Trump appointed in his first term, was a nudge from Elon Musk. During a Friday meeting last month at Trump’s Bedminster, N.J., club, Musk complained to the president that DeJoy was resisting his cost-cutting efforts at the U.S.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday said the US was the sole bidder for the 2031 Women's World Cup, while the 2035 tournament will be hosted by the UK. The announcement by Infantino was made during the 49th UEFA Congress in Belgrade, Serbia, The Athletic reported.

Carlos Duran moved to the Oakland Athletics when the team acquired outfielder Esteury Ruiz from the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Oakland Athletics designated 26-year-old Ruiz for assignment before completing his transfer to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The Dodgers added Esteury Ruiz from the Athletics after moving Kyle Hurt to the 60-day injured list to recover from his Tommy John procedure.

Thomas Tuchel is worried. Tuchel, the new coach of the England men’s national football team, is concerned that his players will be burned out by the time they arrive in North America next summer for the 2026 World Cup. “I am not so concerned about the number of games the players play in total,” Tuchel said. “I am more concerned that they never have a real break of three to four weeks.” Tuchel is not the first to raise the issue. Last year, FIFPro, the international players union, made its feelings known about the demands placed on athletes in the men’s game, echoing concerns expressed by a range of players — including Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham and Rodri — about the lack of breaks from the physical demands of competitive matches. It will be worse for some than others Take Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson. He has been out injured since February but is expected to be available again soon. It is unlikely that he will play every game possible and also that Chelsea and his national team, Senegal, will go the distance in every competition they are in, but if they did, he could theoretically be involved in more than 100 matches from now to the end of the 2026 World Cup.

Salman Khan, the Bollywood superstar, has never shied away from expressing his admiration for sports personalities. Among the many athletes he respects, one stands out — Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former captain of the Indian cricket team. Khan's admiration for Dhoni goes beyond his cricketing skills; it is Dhoni's unique personality that truly impresses the actor. During an appearance on a sports show, Salman Khan was once asked to name his favorite cricketer, to which he immediately responded, “I am a fan of Dhoni.” The actor expressed that he has great admiration for Dhoni’s calm and composed nature, describing him as someone who is “very cool” and never shows aggression. He emphasized that Dhoni's mannerisms, whether he takes a wicket or achieves something remarkable, are always understated. Khan remarked, “Even if he takes a wicket, he does not make much noise, and he never humiliates the opponent.” This quality of remaining unruffled and dignified, according to Khan, makes Dhoni stand out in the world of cricket.

Novak Djokovic had some company for another Miami Open victory. With Lionel Messi watching, Djokovic cruised into the Miami Open final by routing 14th-seeded Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 on Friday at Hard Rock Stadium. The fourth-seeded Djokovic is trying for his seventh Miami Open title in his first appearance in the event since 2019. The 37-year-old Djokovic, who won six times at the tournament's previous venue at Key Biscayne, also is going for his 100th professional title. He has been out of form this year, starting with an injury retirement at the Australian Open in January. Earlier this month, he lost his first match at Indian Wells to Botic van de Zandschulp. Djokovic next plays the winner of Friday night's Taylor Fritz-Jakub Mensik semifinal.

The question was asked within the framework of Women's History Month and the policies of the administration toward defining gender and transgender rights. A reporter, after praising Trump's policies that have denied transgender athletes from playing women's sports, inquired, «What is a woman, and why is it that we need to acknowledge the difference between men and women?» Without hesitation, Trump responded, «Well, it’s actually a simple answer for me. A woman is someone who can bear a child under certain conditions”, as quoted in a report by Fox News. His remarks were met with amusement as he further added, „A woman is also someone much smarter than a man. I’ve always believed that… A woman is someone who never gives a man an easy chance at winning.“

Asad Lalljee, CEO of arts and culture platform Avid Learning, and his wife, holidays aren’t about ticking off Instagram-worthy hotspots — it’s about curating unforgettable experiences. Whether it’s staying in a madrasa-turned-hotel in Uzbekistan, attending a sushimaking workshop in Tokyo or doing a conscious safari at Bagh Villas in Madhya Pradesh, their family holiday is designed to be a rich and unique journey. And he’s not alone. Lalljee has noticed a shift among family and friends increasingly favouring “meaningful and immersive travel, where unique experiences take precedence over traditional tourist attractions”, he says. While private jets to Maldives, Switzerland and London are still popular, for many discerning highend travellers, the new definition of luxury travel is about seeking journeys that leave an imprint beyond social media feeds.

Hurun Billionaires List dropped on Thursday, and it’s not just the usual tech moguls and Wall Street tycoons making headlines. This year, a number of global superstars, who’ve turned their fame into fortune, have also made the cut. The featuring singers, athletes, and even an influencer prove that success isn’t just about crunching numbers in a boardroom—it can also be about dropping hits, scoring goals, and posting selfies.