The Boston Marathon is the holy grail of running, and an increasing number of Bangaloreans and Indians travel to run at this event. The bombing shocked marathoners in Bangalore, and social media was flooded with messages last week.
Cubbon park plays host to several badminton matches everyday morning. And for those who are keen on playing competitively or simply in a more professional environment, the city is dotted with badminton courts. Take your pick.
She is just 30, and still holds the Indian national record for the 200m freestyle swimming, 8 years after retiring. Nisha Millet swims through this deep diving Citizen Matters interview.
There were 3500 participants at the athletic championship but not even half the number of spectators. The organisers had to pay for the use of stadium despite being a non-profit body. What does it take to get the basics of sports management right?
Over 3500 participants in the age group of 35 – 80 participated in the recently concluded Masters event. Advancing age does not mean no fun for these athletes.
Reeth Abraham scorched up the track for 15 years. She brought in three gold medals and one silver at the South Asian games. She continues to bring in the medals at the masters event.
With an increasing number of races dotting Bengaluru’s calendar, has the city become India’s running capital? A Citizen Matters special on the eve of the city’s Midnight Marathon event.
