Karnataka’s Usha Rai has come a long way, from stringing flowers to winning the silver medal at the 2018 Asiad Games. Read on to find out more about her inspiring story. Usha Rani is proof that perseverance has rich rewards. From stringing flowers to create garlands for others, she was garlanded herself for being part […]
Sports Persons of Karnataka
Prakash Padukone – The Badminton Genius
Prakash Padukone is India’s badminton genius. Know more about Prakash Padukone’s career, achievements, and trivia and after retirement life.
Gundappa Vishwanath (GR Vishwanath)
Gundappa Vishwanath was one of the finest batsmen India ever produced, and in fact he was one of the finest batsmen the cricketing world had ever seen during his time.
A Sportsperson Cum Superstar – Ashwini Nachappa
Ashwini Nachappa is a truly multi-faceted personality. A woman of many parts, the former Olympian has acted in Telugu movies, is actively involved in social work and is an educationist.
The Swashbuckling Superstar – Aiyudda Robin Uthappa
Robin Uthappa is a versatile cricketer. with his hard hitting aggressive style of batting, has won the hearts of cricket fans in the Indian subcontinent.
All About the Wall – Rahul Dravid
He’s saved India the blushes uncountable times on the cricket field. Rahul Dravid started his career with the nickname Jammy – because his father worked for a jam manufacturing unit. But as he emerged as India’s knight in shining armor in times of cricketing distress, most fans, journalists and even critics honored him with the […]
The Indian Juggernaut – Javagal Srinath
When Javagal Srinath first caught the eye of the Indian cricket fan, he had a tough act to follow. He was expected to fit into the shoes of the hugely popular Kapil Dev. Javagal Srinath did that and more. By retiring from international cricket, he had bagged 236 Test wickets and 315 one-day international wickets. […]
The Master of Spin Bowling – E A S Prasanna
The Indian spin quartet of the 1960s and 1970s is spoken about in tones of awe even today. Erapalli Anantharao Srinivas Prasanna was an indisputable part of the spin attack that had batsmen across the world in its thrall. His Early Days E A S Prasanna was born on May 22, 1940 in Bangalore, Karnataka. […]
The Spin Wizard – B S Chandrashekhar
A right wrist withered by polio was converted into a weapon that struck fear in the hearts of batsmen across the world. This fact can give inkling about the kind of determination with which ace spinning legend B S Chandrashekhar faces life. The Beginning of the Journey Bhagwath Subramanya Chandrashekhar was born on May 17, […]
The King of Spin – Anil Kumble
It’s a name that conjures up an image of steely determination hidden behind a façade of courtly gentlemanliness. As one of India’s top sports persons, Anil Kumble has won accolades and applause for his demeanor and performance both on and off the field. The Initial Days of His Journey Anil Kumble was born on October […]