Zoroastrian Youth Association Poona in association with Poona Parsee Panchayat, Poona Parsee Gymkhana and Poona Zoroastrian Seva Mandal recently held All Parsi Volleyball and Throwball Tournament 2023. The event was held at Parsee Gymkhana in Pune Camp. “There were 8 volleyball all boys teams and two women’s throw ball teams, which had members from 14 years to 50 years. This was
Read moreJehangir Randeria just won the Mumbai Shree (Mr Bombay) title in 40+ and 50+ categories and to top of it even his son Kaiwan won the Juniors Mr Bombay title. They will now compete in the State and Nationals titles. First time in history of Mumbai Bodybuilding a Father and Son won GOLD in the same competition.
Read moreAll-India Racketlon Championship: Naheed Divecha wins double crowns Naheed Divecha Naheed Divecha of Bombay Gymkhana stamped her supremacy winning the women’s singles crown in the Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana (WCG) organised 2nd All-India Open Racketlon Championship and played at the WCG courts, Santacruz. Over 70 players from across the country competed in the championship. The experienced Divecha encountered quite a strong
Read morePara-athlete Huafrid Billimoria competes, completes and wins third place at Ironman 70.3 clocking in 7:07 hrs Held in Dubai, Billimoria also ended the race with a podium finish, bagging the third place Triathlete, Huafrid Billimoria is no stranger to setting records. A para athlete, Billimoria not only became the fastest Indian Ironman athlete with a disability to complete the race,
Read moreVeteran Football Commentator Novy Kapadia Dies After Prolonged Illness Novy Kapadia was involved in commentary for decades and it was not just restricted to football. He had been part of the Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and other multi-sport events. Novy Kapadia died on Thursday and was 67-years-old.© Twitter Highlights Novy Kapadia died on Thursday He died due to a
Read more‘The Bicycle Diaries’: The tale of Indian cyclists who circumnavigated the world of a century ago An excerpt from the book’s introductory chapter, ‘Freak fall; Fascinating finds’ by Anoop Babani and Savia Viegas. Kaikee Kharas, Rutton Shroff and Rustam Ghandhi with actors Lionel Stander and Janice Logan, in Hollywood, in 1939. | Author provided When the spirits are low,
Read moreFascinating Story of how Dorabji Tata founded the Indian Olympic movement more than 100 years ago
Read moreArzan Nagwaswalla is the definitely the most surprise pick in the Indian Test team. Arzan was included as a standby player for the World Test Championship final against New Zealand and the five-Test series in England. The 23 year old is the only active Parsi cricketer in the Indian domestic cricket circuit. And the left-arm pace bowler has an outside chance
Read moreJehan Daruvala creates history, becomes first Indian to win an Formula 2 race Jehan Daruvala emerged on top in the support race of the season-ending Formula 1 Grand Prix after a thrilling battle against F2 champion Mick Schumacher and Daniel Ticktum Jehan Daruvala created history when he became the first Indian to win a Formula 2 race during the Sakhir
Read moreThe Zoroastrian Cricket Club in Toronto has decided to start playing league T20 cricket again after an 8 year gap in play. The club started playing 50 over cricket and was formed in 1978 by a group of cricket loving Parsee immigrants that came to Canada from India and Pakistan. It ran successfully for many years in a local league
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