2016

Public Opinion – It Cuts Both Ways.

“We live in a world where there is more and more information, and less and less meaning.” These words were uttered by French sociologist, philosopher and cultural theorist Jean Baudrillard, who passed away in 2007. He was respected globally for

On The Surface

When he was elected President of the International Hockey Federation in Dubai in November 2016 Dr Narinder Batra stated in his presentation prior to voting, “I would like to take Hockey across the globe, extend the boundaries.” He went on

Stick to Facts

The current global situation has been exacerbated in recent times due to poor leadership and a great deal of misinformation being spread online and via a number of media outlets. If you want proof of that the last 24 hours

The Loss That is a Victory for Kabaddi

Sadly when it comes to sport repeated success brings with it expectation, and a sense of entitlement. Just look at Manchester United in the immediate post Ferguson era if you want proof. Many modern day fans forgetting the barren years

The Deadend

Sometimes in sport being talented is not enough. As we frequently hear in football today players are rejected because they are too small; they didn’t say that to Maradona or Lionel Messi! Then there are players with a bad attitude,