Badminton has become among the most popular sports in India. With stalwarts such as Pullela Gopichand and Prakash Padukone, and more recent players such as Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu, the sport is blossoming in the country. Tune into this episode where I speak with Benedict Paramanand and his new book 'Smash - The Rise of Indian Badminton' and why a business journalist felt compelled to write a book on sports.

Badminton has become among the most popular sports in India. With stalwarts such as Pullela Gopichand and Prakash Padukone, and more recent players such as Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu, the sport is blossoming in the country. Tune into this episode where I speak with Benedict Paramanand and his new book 'Smash - The Rise of Indian Badminton' and why a business journalist felt compelled to write a book on sports.

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Episode 25 - Benedict Paramanand - Journalist & Author

Sjoerd Marijne gave India one of its proudest Olympic moments in the Tokyo 2020 games. Despite not winning a medal, the Indian Women's Hockey Team made everyone proud. In this episode, I speak with the person behind the performance. Listen in as Sjoerd shares his insights on how he inspired the India eves to achieve what many thought they could not.

Sjoerd Marijne gave India one of its proudest Olympic moments in the Tokyo 2020 games. Despite not winning a medal, the Indian Women's Hockey Team made everyone proud. In this episode, I speak with the person behind the performance. Listen in as Sjoerd shares his insights on how he inspired the India eves to achieve what many thought they could not.

Episode 24 - Sjoerd Marijne (Former India Women's Hockey Team Coach)

Athletes need to know their body as much as they need to know their sport. Reaching high performance is anything but easy, with psychology, physiology, and biomechanics coming into play. This week, we speak to Rohan Mathew, a kickboxing trainer, and performance coach to demystify the world of high performance and injury recovery.

Athletes need to know their body as much as they need to know their sport. Reaching high performance is anything but easy, with psychology, physiology, and biomechanics coming into play. This week, we speak to Rohan Mathew, a kickboxing trainer, and performance coach to demystify the world of high performance and injury recovery.

Episode 23 - Rohan Mathew (Director at Invictus Performance Lab)

Cricket is the biggest sport in India at the moment. Despite being a highly competitive market, there is always an opportunity for those looking to enter the analytics side of the sport. Moreover, up-and-coming cricketers have access to analytics that they have never had before. Santosh Vuppala takes us through how he is democratizing cricket coaching with his innovative HomeGround App.

Cricket is the biggest sport in India at the moment. Despite being a highly competitive market, there is always an opportunity for those looking to enter the analytics side of the sport. Moreover, up-and-coming cricketers have access to analytics that they have never had before. Santosh Vuppala takes us through how he is democratizing cricket coaching with his innovative HomeGround App.

Episode 22 - Santosh Vuppala (Founder of HomeGround App)

How does one pick up tennis as a sport? Does it take role models or simply watching the game? The fitness demands of the game coupled with the demands of the game are tough, especially on the younger players. Do listen to what young tennis star Jennifer Luikham has to say about what it takes to be a good tennis player in the world.

How does one pick up tennis as a sport? Does it take role models or simply watching the game? The fitness demands of the game coupled with the demands of the game are tough, especially on the younger players. Do listen to what young tennis star Jennifer Luikham has to say about what it takes to be a good tennis player in the world.

Episode 21 - Jennifer Luikham (Pro Tennis Player)

Table Tennis is considered recreational in India more than an Olympic Sport that can churn out medals and glory. However, what role does data and analytics play in making sportspersons get better at their sport? What are the devices that help churn out data that are available for sportspersons? And more importantly, where is the sports industry (for entrepreneurs) today in terms of market size and value? Listen in to find out more!

Table Tennis is considered recreational in India more than an Olympic Sport that can churn out medals and glory. However, what role does data and analytics play in making sportspersons get better at their sport? What are the devices that help churn out data that are available for sportspersons? And more importantly, where is the sports industry (for entrepreneurs) today in terms of market size and value? Listen in to find out more!

Episode 20 - Megha Gambhir (Founder & CEO of Stupa Analytics)

Being a cricket umpire is a thankless job. From being guardians of the 'Laws of the Game' all the way to making key decisions that influence a match. Also, ever wondered how umpires are able to call no-balls? Wondered what it takes to give a batsman LBW? Or perhaps wondered what it takes to be one? Well, listen in to find out exactly what it takes to be a cricket umpire today.

Being a cricket umpire is a thankless job. From being guardians of the 'Laws of the Game' all the way to making key decisions that influence a match. Also, ever wondered how umpires are able to call no-balls? Wondered what it takes to give a batsman LBW? Or perhaps wondered what it takes to be one? Well, listen in to find out exactly what it takes to be a cricket umpire today.

Episode 19 - Ashwin Kumar M (BCCI Umpire)

Luv Kapoor is the future of Indian football. Having played in Europe, Luv hopes to play in the UEFA Champions League. Tune in to see how he inspires people to take up football these days. 

Episode 18 - Luv Kapoor (Pro Football player)

As a sport, Rugby isn't that big in India. Moreover, being a violent game, most parents are not keen to put their children through a sport such as this. However, Tarun, a rugby player turned coach tells you why to take up the sport and the great aspects of it.

As a sport, Rugby isn't that big in India. Moreover, being a violent game, most parents are not keen to put their children through a sport such as this. However, Tarun, a rugby player turned coach tells you why to take up the sport and the great aspects of it.

Episode 17 - Tarun Appanna (Former India team Rugby player and Bangalore Rugby Club coach)

Is it possible to balance studies and sport at the same time? Moreover, is it possible to study engineering and perform consistently in sport at the highest level? Well, Hakimuddin is someone who has done this. He qualified and participated in the 2000 Olympic Games in the middle of his 3rd semester examinations. Do tune in to find out how Hakim did this!

Is it possible to balance studies and sport at the same time? Moreover, is it possible to study engineering and perform consistently in sport at the highest level? Well, Hakimuddin is someone who has done this. He qualified and participated in the 2000 Olympic Games in the middle of his 3rd semester examinations. Do tune in to find out how Hakim did this!

Episode 16 - Hakimuddin Habibulla (Olympic Swimmer & Entrepreneur)

How much of a role does content play in the promotion of cricket? India records the highest number of cricket viewers in the world today. In addition, cricket is also viewed as a stable career option for many who wish to take up the sport in a certain capacity. Tune into this episode with Krishna Kulkarni as we take a look at the Indian cricket team's roadmap for the future.

How much of a role does content play in the promotion of cricket? India records the highest number of cricket viewers in the world today. In addition, cricket is also viewed as a stable career option for many who wish to take up the sport in a certain capacity. Tune into this episode with Krishna Kulkarni as we take a look at the Indian cricket team's roadmap for the future.

Episode 15 - Krishna Kulkarni (Founder - Wrong1 Cricket)

What if you find your passion for sport late? Does age dent your chances of becoming the best of the best in sport? And more importantly, is it possible to balance your studies/work and playing sport? The short answer is - Hell Yes!Rajath KR is a state-level basketball player and balances his job with Lakshyan Sports Center. Listen more to find out how you can do the same.

What if you find your passion for sport late? Does age dent your chances of becoming the best of the best in sport? And more importantly, is it possible to balance your studies/work and playing sport? The short answer is - Hell Yes!Rajath KR is a state-level basketball player and balances his job with Lakshyan Sports Center. Listen more to find out how you can do the same.

Episode 14 - Rajath KR (Basketball Player)

What does it take to be among the best badminton players in the country? How much of it is the mindset and how much of it is the commitment to the sport and the fitness regime. Aditi Mutatkar is one of four badminton players to have won all the national Women's titles. Aditi has also played alongside the likes of Saina Nehwal and Aparna Popat. Do listen in

What does it take to be among the best badminton players in the country? How much of it is the mindset and how much of it is the commitment to the sport and the fitness regime. Aditi Mutatkar is one of four badminton players to have won all the national Women's titles. Aditi has also played alongside the likes of Saina Nehwal and Aparna Popat. Do listen in

Episode 13 - Aditi Mutatkar - Former National Badminton Player

How does one make it big as a racecar driver? It is an expensive sport indeed and requires a significant amount of capital. But if one does have the capital, where does one start? Akhil Rabindra certainly does not have all the answers, but his story might just inspire you to do something about it.

How does one make it big as a racecar driver? It is an expensive sport indeed and requires a significant amount of capital. But if one does have the capital, where does one start? Akhil Rabindra certainly does not have all the answers, but his story might just inspire you to do something about it. 

Episode 12 - Akhil Rabindra (Racecar driver - Aston Martin)

How does one become the best of the best in the sport they play? When does one realize that they need to continue playing the sport they are great at?Well, Shikha Tandon's experience in sport has been one of excellence. Do give this a listen to know what it takes to be a champion of a sportsperson.

How does one become the best of the best in the sport they play? When does one realize that they need to continue playing the sport they are great at?Well, Shikha Tandon's experience in sport has been one of excellence. Do give this a listen to know what it takes to be a champion of a sportsperson.

Episode 11 - Shikha Tandon (Olympic Swimmer & Arjuna Awardee)

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