kanksha Singh, a name known with strength, skill, and sportsmanship, has played a crucial role in transforming Indian women’s basketball. From her humble beginnings in Varanasi to leading the Indian Women’s Basketball Team, her journey is a testament to perseverance and dedication.
Journey to Success
Born and raised in Varanasi, Akanksha was introduced to basketball at a young age. Growing up in a family passionate about sports, she quickly developed a deep love for the game. Her natural talent, coupled with relentless hard work, set her apart, making her one of India’s most promising basketball players.
In 2004, she made her debut with the Indian Women’s Basketball Team, marking the beginning of an illustrious career. She became a key player, known for her agility, sharp shooting, and leadership on the court. Despite the lack of resources and recognition for women’s sports in India, she remained steadfast in her pursuit of excellence.
Malvika Bansod is making a strong impact in the world of badminton, showcasing the bright future of Indian badminton.
At just 23 years old, Malvika has been steadily rising in international badminton, currently holding the 29th spot in the BWF rankings. She recently reached a significant career milestone by advancing to the quarterfinals of the prestigious China Open. Competing without a personal coach, she relies on the unwavering support of her father, Prabodh Bansod, who has played a key role in her development. With notable victories over Olympic medalists such as Saina Nehwal and Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, she has established herself as a formidable presence on the global stage.
While Indian badminton stars like PV Sindhu, Chirag Shetty, and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy continue to dominate, emerging talents like Malvika are making their mark internationally. She is undoubtedly a rising star to keep an eye on.
During her impressive journey to the Syed Modi International final, Malvika defeated promising players like Aakarshi Kashyap. Though she fell short in the title match against two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu, losing 21-13, 21-16 in just 35 minutes, her performance earned Sindhu’s admiration.
Before this, Malvika stunned her idol, Saina Nehwal, at the India Open Super 500, securing a dominant 21-17, 21-9 victory in just 34 minutes. She considers this one of the most significant wins of her career.
"Saina has been my inspiration as she has led the way for women’s badminton in India for over a decade," Malvika shared after her victory. "She was the reason I took up the sport. Early on, I was in awe of her playing style and power."
Malvika gained widespread recognition after clinching a silver medal at the 2022 Syed Modi International, an impressive feat in her debut BWF World Tour season.
Career Milestones:
2022: Silver medal at the Syed Modi International in her debut BWF World Tour season.
2022: Defeated her idol, Saina Nehwal, at the India Open Super 500.
2024: Won the women's singles title at the Azerbaijan International.
2024: Reached the final of the Hylo Open in Germany, becoming only the third Indian woman to achieve this feat in a BWF World Tour event outside India.
Despite setbacks, including health challenges in 2023, Malvika's resilience and dedication have helped her reach a career-high world ranking of No. 28. She continues to inspire aspiring athletes across the country.
In Her Words:
"Right now, badminton is my top priority. I’m putting in a lot of effort, and I’m happy with my progress."
Let’s cheer for Malvika as she continues her journey, pushing Indian badminton to new heights!
Everyone today talks about Virat Kohli's downfall, Everyone says keep the ball at 4th stump or 5th stump you will get Kohli but deep down they also know and they also see the celebration of the bowler and the captain, that will be like they almost won the match. It is like a vice-versa, pressure increases in Indian dugout after Virat's wicket and at the same time pressure decreases in opponents dugout after Virat's wicket.
2016 t20 world cup, let us see the stats of the star batters Dhoni scored 89, Rohith scored 88, Yuvraj scored 52 and Dhawan scored 43 the total is 272 now Virat's scored 273. Just wanted to talk about one particular match in that world cup...
27th March 2016, India vs Australia Mohali, India batting second and the target set by Australia is 161. Our innings has been started... Powerplay is done and the score is 37/2, After 16overs the required run-rate is at 12.4 everyone thought the match is at Austrian side. But this man never. Chased that score in the last over with 5 balls remaining.
There is a visual to capture the ball crossed the ropes and Virat crossed the word called loosing. He kneeled on the pitch, removed his gloves and helmet felt like the job is done which kept smiles on many faces…
Let us talk about one more match...
23rd October 2022, India vs Pakistan Melbourne, Same here again India batting second and the target set by Pakistan team is 160. Our innings has been started... Over no.2, Rahul got out, Over no.4, Rohit got out, Over no.6, Surya got out and Over no.7, Axar got out. After Powerplay is done the score is 31/3. remember the run-rate was around five, After 10 Overs, score is 45/4 with the run-rate of 4.5. Virat and Hardik had a good partnership and made the stat as India need 48 runs from 18 balls... The show has been started now...
Virat is on strike, Shaheen with the ball and the first ball it is a FOUR and 50 for Virat. He did not lift the bat because he knows when to lift it. 18th Over is done and Virat smashed 3 boundaries. Now Over no 19, still the win predictor is on Pakistan side. Harris Rauf into the attack, Now the stat is 25 of 8. Six of 18.5 and Six of 18.6 and the first six was named as a "Shot of the Generation". Now last Over 16 of 6 needed. People are in high and Players were in shock. first ball Hardik got out. 13 of 3 now, It is a SIX and it is a No-Ball. Yes India are in the game.. DK got Out and Ashwin the master mind left the wide ball in that situation need 1 of 1 now.. Ashwin hits the ball over the covers and starts running and Virat hits the ground. India won the match. That day the noise was spread around 4kilometers in Melbourne and legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Irfan Pathan dancing with the joy.
Virat is once in a generation player. Age of 36 years old, Sprints like a 16 years old. It’s Unreal....
