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Crossing The Line – Politics and Sport

“It used to be all about winning,” those were the words uttered by a top athlete from the United States about sport in his era, the 1980’s. “Now it’s about entertainment,” he added with a tone of regret. Few would

Is Resentment The Cause Of Hostility?

These are confusing times, and there is no doubt that the world is a very different place. Priorities have changed. As many hockey fans will be aware there has been plenty of fur flying since the winners of the FIH

Time To Let Go?

Most of us have at some point in our lives been in a situation where we have had to let go. It may have been a sick pet, a bad job, or a partner. It can at times be heart-wrenching,

Remaining Relevant.

Ever since the postponement of the Tokyo Olympic Games last year the future of the Games has come under much closer scrutiny. Many have echoed the thoughts of others who have questioned whether the current model is sustainable. The current

The Month That Changed the Game.

The early 1980’s were a time when many in India believe there was a changing of the guard. India had won the 1980 Olympic hockey Gold medal in Moscow. It was their eighth Olympic Gold medal in 12 Olympiads; albeit