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November 07, 2003

'I did not plan to be the best in the country or Asia'
Jyoti Randhawa tells Onkar Singh 'it just happened' and he 'took it in his stride'.

October 29, 2003

'I have never got intimidated'
Former world billiards champion Geet Sethi on the game, his greatest moments, the joy of sports, fame and success, his successors, and Wilson Jones.

October 01, 2003

'Has money improved our cricket team?'
The IHF boss laid down the law, saying that when an order has been passed by the chief coach, it has to be followed by everyone, including the captain.

September 04, 2003

'Hockey today is a young man's game'
Midfielder Viren Rasquinha on how the young Indian team is coping with the changing face of field hockey.

September 02, 2003

'My confidence levels are steadily shooting up'
Devesh Chauhan talks about his 'keeping' and India's campaign in the Champions Trophy.

August 28, 2003

'Hockey did not give my father what he deserved'
Ashok Kumar on his father's 98th birth anniversary.

August 18, 2003

'Politicians must not meddle in sports'
'I have often felt that the powers-that-be tried to influence the sports awards. There are many incidents in which I have seen and experienced cheap politics,' says P T Usha.

August 13, 2003

'I shouldn't experiment much against stronger players'
Chess prodigy Krishnan Sasikiran on his triumphs in the North Sea Cup and Politikin Open in Denmark.

August 11, 2003

'God willing, we'll lift the Champions Trophy'
Indian hockey chief coach Rajinder Singh on India's chances at the elite six-nation tournament.

August 06, 2003

'My aim is to be a top 50 pro'

July 28, 2003

'F1 in India not before 2007-2008'
FMSCI president Vicky Chandhok reveals his plans to stage a Formula One race in the country.

July 24, 2003

'I am blessed to have Martina in my life'
Indian ace Leander Paes says the tennis legend rekindled his passion for the game.

July 19, 2003

'I am eager to make a comeback'
Ace shuttler Pulella Gopichand looks forward to a good season after recovering from injury.

July 11, 2003

'For me, politics and sports don't mix'
India's No. 1-ranked tennis player talks to Nagraj Gollapudi about his steady rise up the ranks.

July 03, 2003

'Bobby is world-class'
Coach Denis Doyle on Bobby Aloysious
'I must jump 1.92 metres this year'
Ace high jumper Bobby Aloysious on her training stint in England.

July 01, 2003

'In India players tend to mature a bit late'
Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj speaks about the current tennis scene in India.