We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.
In the backdrop of the developments surrounding cricket in India, sixteen-time world champion in cuesports Pankaj Advani feels that any sports code would only yield results if athletes and measures to support them are given primacy. "The world's sports policy needs to be centred on the athletes and their requirements. Only then will it be successful," he said on the sidelines of the 3rd Kolkata Open National Invitation Snooker Championship 2017 organised by the West Bengal Billiards Association which kicked off today at the Bengal Rowing Club.
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Both won their semi-final matches in the selection tournament.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday
So much entertainment coming up on OTT this October!
With 2023 breaking records at the box office, quite a few actresses contributed to the blockbuster numbers.
Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.
Billiards and snooker launched an unexpected bid to win a spot on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics sports programme, saying sharp global rise in popularity helped their case.
From Union Home Minister Amit Shah to India's double Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar to actor Ranveer Singh, emotional tributes poured in for Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who announced his retirement on Saturday
Of late, war films -- particularly those that tell stories of the 1971 War and Kargil -- have been produced.
India's biggest sporting legends Sachin Tendulkar, Abhinav Bindra and Vishwanathan Anand hailed PV Sindhu for her valiant performance in the Olympic final against world number one Carolina Marin. Abhinav Bindra in his message for Sindhu said that he wasn't as heartbroken after missing out on a medal himself as he is today (Saturday). India's only individual Olympic gold medallist tweeted: "I think I'm more heartbroken today (after Sindhu's loss in final) than I was a week ago! Well played @Pvsindhu1 you are an inspiration to me!"
2019 became a 'Year to Remember' in Indian sports for trailblazing performances in Olympic disciplines
India's first individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra said that even before he had shot his first competition shot in Beijing, he considered himself as a winner in his own eyes.
As the year 2016 draws to a close, vote for the best Indian sportsperson of the year.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday
'A dream moment', said the country's sports fraternity in unison as it celebrated the resurgence of Indian hockey at the Tokyo Olympics after the women's team advanced to its first ever semi-final, in Tokyo, on Monday.
Families and friends turn out in full force to cheer Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2.
Former India coach Anil Kumble is in the running for the Coach of the Year award in the inaugural edition of the Indian Sports Honours, instituted by the RP-SG Group in association with the foundation of skipper Virat Kohli.
The ace cueist said more than the wins it were the defeats that helped him become a better player.
March is going to be an exciting month when it comes to Bollywood releases as it would be a good mix of theatrical and OTT arrivals.
India's leading table tennis player Sharath Kamal, who was ignored for Padma Shri, feels the existing awards application system makes the athletes beg for the honour.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday
Asian snooker champion Aditya Mehta beat tournament favourite Liang Wenbo of China 3-0 to win the snooker gold at the World Games at Cali, Colombia, on Tuesday.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday
From Neeraj Chopra to Harbhajan Singh to Saina Mirza, India's top sportsperson mourned the passing away of one of the country's biggest sporting icons.
The closing ceremony of the 10th edition of the Jagran Film Festival was a glamorous affair in Mumbai.
With the role of the venerable elder thrust on him in UP, Mr Singh has had to attune himself to the politics at the Centre, observes Aditi Phadnis.
'There was so much grace, depth and serenity in him.'
Celebs follow a template for their special day -- an intimate ceremony with few people and a keen eye for a touch of luxury in every aspect.
The Sindhis are a lesson in perseverance. Once uprooted, they've started all over, often reinventing themselves
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday
While one waits to see when theatres will reopen, it would be nice to start off with light-hearted movies.
When we were busy looking at the central performers, these scene-stealers came along and swept the show away.
Sporting fraternity hails Sindhu's historic World C'ships gold
What a year Sania Mirza, Leander Paes, Saina Nehwal, Vijender Singh and Anirban Lahiri had!
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