Abishek Kootungal Sudhaman

FC Barcelona: Més Que Un Club – How Catalan Identity Shapes Football’s Most Connected Community

ew clubs command the emotional connection and cultural significance that FC Barcelona enjoys. Beyond the trophies, the legendary players, and the beautiful game played at Camp Nou, Barcelona represents something far more profound than sporting excellence.

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Behind the Medal: Safeguarding in Indian Sports – A Crisis of Protection and Accountability

Introduction: The Barrier to Sporting Excellence India’s abysmal performance on the global sporting stage—winning just 7 medals at the Tokyo Olympics despite being the world’s most populous nation—has multiple causes. While discussions often focus on infrastructure and funding, a fundamental barrier remains largely ignored: the systematic failure to protect athletes from harassment, abuse, and exploitation.

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The Remarkable Evolution of Women’s Sports: From Sidelines to Center Stage

Twenty years ago, women’s sports occupied a vastly different landscape than today. In 2005, female athletes competed in relative obscurity, with minimal media coverage, sparse sponsorship deals, and audiences that paled in comparison to their male counterparts. Today, we’re witnessing an unprecedented transformation that has elevated women’s sports into a billion-dollar industry with record-breaking viewership

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