From The Field
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Indian hockey skipper Manpreet Singh unpacks India's first bronze in 41 years
Manpreet Singh, the 29-year-old skipper, led the Indian men's hockey team to end the 41-year long medal drought at the Olympic Games. His leadership bound the team together and brought a bronze for the country. In this episode of Forbes India From the Field, Singh shares his takeaways from the glorious campaign that was Tokyo 2020
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Leadership is a learned skill, not earned by title or competence alone: Gary Kirsten
From opening for the South African cricket team to coaching the Indian cricket team to the world cup victory to shaping up young talent in the Indian Premier League, Gary Kirsten has been on an enviable path in world cricket. The experience he has collected over the years has made him a marvellous mentor. In this episode of From the Field, Kirsten, most recently the new batting coach of Gujarat Titans shares his leadership lessons
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Hard work beats talent; having both is the perfect match: Judit Polgár
In 1991, Judit Polgár became the then youngest grandmaster at the age of 15. This Hungarian chess wiz was also the only woman to have ever been ranked among the top 10 in the world. Legends such as Garry Kasparov, Viswanathan Anand, and Magnus Carlsen make the list of 11 world champions she has defeated in her career. A trailblazer and one of the greatest chess players ever, Judit Polgár is deciphering her winning ways in this brand new episode of From the Field
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I want to win the world cup for India: Harmanpreet Kaur
Harmanpreet Kaur blazed the trail for women's cricket in India when she scored a massive 170 not out against Australia in the 2017 ICC Women's World Cup. A swashbuckling batter, Harmanpreet is opening the second season of Forbes India From the Field and is sharing what keeps her going and what did life's ups and downs teach her
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The team makes the leader: Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev led India to the 1983 World Cup, and is one of the finest sportspersons India has ever produced. Watch him talk about the lessons he's learnt from steering and leading his team—you'll want to make a note of the gems
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I don't want my team to survive, I want them to thrive: Mithali Raj
As the captain of the Indian women's cricket team for more than a decade, Mithali Raj understands the importance of diversity and that one cannot use a single yardstick for everyone. She's learnt many valuable lessons on the pitch and today she's sharing them with us
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There's no magic pill to success; the secret is doing the monotonous, boring stuff: Sunil Chhetri
Indian football team legend Sunil Chhetri talks about his unique style of leadership, the weight his words hold and what he expects from the young generations of Indian players
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Only talent is not enough, you need a support system to succeed: Anju Bobby George
Former world champion long jumper Anju Bobby George talks about representing India on the world stage when infrastructure to support athletes back home was dismal; her strive for perfection, the importance of a support system to succeed, and more
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Make happiness your gold medal: Abhinav Bindra
Abhinav Bindra created history in 2008 by winning India's first individual Olympic gold. Today, he talks about the gold medal that really matters, why doing the everyday is as important as what you do on Olympic day
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Women don't have a level playing field and only women can change that: Sania Mirza
In the latest episode of From The Field, Sania Mirza shares her mantras to become an ace on the ground and in real life. She gives insight into her belief as a sportsperson, her struggles as a human, and her fight for equality on and off the court
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As a woman with disability, I have to constantly prove myself despite being a world champion: Manasi Joshi
From amputee at 22 to world champion at 30, Manasi Joshi is the picture of hope and determination. In this week's From the Field, she talks about dealing with life-altering incidents, reaching out for help, the need for better accessibility for persons with disabilities, and why it is harder to be a woman who is disabled