Swimming Classes Inhibit Children From Enjoying In Pool: Study
Researchers observed how swimming is typically taught, and evaluated the lessons in the light of the ‘self-determination theory’ of human motivation and personality. According to this theory, we enjoy activities best and persist in them when we are self-determined – that is, becoming and keeping motivated without prodding or supervision.
Sep 28, 2023, 13:34 PM IST
Asian Games 2023: Sailor Neha Thakur Grabs Silver Medal As India Medals Tally Swells To 12
Neha Thakur’s worst race was the fifth one where she got five points to end with a net score of 27 in the Asian Games 2023 on Tuesday.
Sep 26, 2023, 12:45 PM IST
Weight Loss: 7 Swimming Tips And Best Strokes To Tone Up
When summer is at its peak, swimming can be one of the best cardiovascular exercises to shed excess kilos and shape up. But an idle dip won't be adequate. Check out some key tips to lose weight while swimming and the best strokes that can help you achieve your fitness goals.
Jun 10, 2023, 11:11 AM IST
Cardio Exercises May Help Lower Risk Of Death From Flu Or Pneumonia: Study
In the study, people who met both recommended weekly physical activity targets had nearly half (48 percent) the risk of dying from flu or pneumonia as their peers who met neither.
May 18, 2023, 16:46 PM IST
Commonwealth Games 2022: Indian cyclist Meenakshi suffers horror crash, run over by rival, WATCH viral video
This is the second crash in two days at the Lee Valley Velo Park after England’s Matt Walls fell from his bike during the Commonwealth Games 2022.
Aug 02, 2022, 07:05 AM IST
Commonwealth Games 2022: Srihari Nataraj creates HISTORY, qualifies for men’s 50m backstroke final
The Bengaluru swimmer Srihari Nataraj had finished seventh in the men’s 100m backstroke final on Saturday night at Commonwealth Games 2022.
Aug 01, 2022, 08:13 AM IST
R Madhavan's son Vedaant Madhavan creates new Swimming record, father reacts - WATCH
Leading the pack with good pace and an efficient stroke, Vedaant clocked 16:01.73 to erase his state-mate Advait Page's record of 16:06.43 seconds which was created in the year 2017.
Jul 17, 2022, 21:49 PM IST
FINA ban transgender swimmers, Olympic champion Emily Seebohm says THIS
Four-times Olympic champion Cate Campbell told FINA’s EGC that she supported a restriction on transgender athletes competing in women’s categories and urged people to ‘listen to the science and experts’.
Jun 20, 2022, 14:43 PM IST
R Madhavan’s son Vedaant 'didn’t want to live under dad’s shadow', is happy to win at Danish Open
R Madhavan’s son Vedaant Madhavan won a silver and a gold medal in swimming at the Danish Open 2022.
Apr 25, 2022, 10:40 AM IST
Former national para swimming champ Amartya Chakraborty dies in New Delhi, father begs for financial help
Amartya Chakraborty's father claimed that his repeated requests for financial help to the sports ministry and Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) had ‘fallen on deaf ears’.
Apr 21, 2022, 12:17 PM IST
Film star R Madhavan’s son Vedaant Madhavan wins gold medal at Danish Open swimming event
Swimmer Vedaant Madhavan had won the silver medal in the 1500m freestyle event on Friday before bettering his 200m freestyle time to finish 12th overall in the event.
Apr 18, 2022, 10:49 AM IST
Film star R. Madhavan’s son Vedaant wins silver at Danish Open swimming event, Sajan Prakash wins gold
Vedaant, son of Indian actor R. Madhavan, clocked 15.57.86 to finish second in the 10-swimmer final. Top Indian swimmer Prakash stopped the clock at 1.59.27 to stand atop the podium on Friday night in the Danish Open swimming event.
Apr 16, 2022, 14:00 PM IST
More than 460 swimmers compete in open-water Florida Keys race
Over 460 national and international participants competed off the Florida Keys on Saturday (September 11) during Swim for Alligator Lighthouse Race, an 8-mile open-water challenge.
Sep 13, 2021, 19:34 PM IST
Tokyo Olympics: Emma McKeon becomes first female swimmer to win 7 medals at single Games
27-year-old McKeon has now won four gold in Tokyo along with three bronze, overtaking East German Kristin Otto's six medal-haul in 1952 which was later matched by American Natalie Coughlin in 2008.
Aug 01, 2021, 11:47 AM IST
