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India Definitely One to Watch in Rio

Just over six months ago India had their first podium finish in a hockey tournament since 1982 when they won bronze at the Hockey World League finals. Suddenly there was talk as to whether the former powerhouse of World hockey

A Sporting Chance

There is no doubt that Cricket is King in India when it comes to sports coverage. There is cricket on the television almost 24 hours a day from local games to international games, as well as even Masters internationals, there

A Photo Kills a Thousand Words

Sometimes the best laid marketing plans can be undone in the simplest of ways. In 1989, after much hype Pepsi launched a television commercial using the hottest person in Pop at the time, Madonna. The advert aired in prime time

Can India Really Medal in Rio?

Sunday evening was a very special one for Hockey in India. In a truly remarkable game in which they were losing 2-0 at half time and 2-1 at three quarter time against world number two side the Netherlands, India went

Runners Up in More Ways Than One

The reason the presentation of the FA Cup is so special is because it is so simple. The game finishes, the players celebrate and commiserate and then the losers climb the famous steps to collect their medals, followed by the