Parsi cricketer MJ Bhumgara, a personal friend of KS Ranjitsinhji, was recognized as a proficient ‘twirler’ spinner in the cricketing world of early 20th century California. Article by Avijit Ghosh | TNN NEW DELHI: USA cricketers with an India connection have enjoyed a terrific run in the ongoing T20 World Cup. But not many know… Continue reading MJ Bhumgara: In early 20th century, a Parsi cricketer from Surat was a star in Los Angeles
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Naheed Divecha Wins Badminton Gold Medals at the Indian Masters 2024
Naheed Divecha , representing Maharashtra clinched two gold medals in the Yonex Sunrise 46th Indian Masters National Badminton Championship 2024 held at Panchkula, Chandigarh. Participating in the Nationals since 2013, this is Naheed’s first singles title, but has earlier won 2 previous Mixed doubles titles in 2019, and 2022 and the Women’s Doubles title in… Continue reading Naheed Divecha Wins Badminton Gold Medals at the Indian Masters 2024
Cricketer Nari Contractor steps into the 90s
From ‘hovering between life and death’ after a bouncer fractured his skull at Barbados in 1962, to celebrating his 90th birthday today, India’s oldest Test captain Nari deserves a badge of honour Article by Clayton Murzello | Mid Day The stitches on the right side of Nari Contractor’s head are visible at London Airport on… Continue reading Cricketer Nari Contractor steps into the 90s
Thrilling Victories and Spirited Competition Marks Second Season of Pune All Parsi Men’s Volleyball and Women’s Throwball Tournament
The Parsi Gymkhana came alive with the thunderous cheers of over 200 spectators as the second season of the All Parsi Men’s Volleyball and Women’s Throwball tournament unfolded, proudly sponsored by Yohan Ponawalla and organized by the Zoroastrian Youth Association, Poona Zarthosti Seva Mandal, and Zoroastrian Sports Association. Pune : Thrilling Victories and Spirited Competition… Continue reading Thrilling Victories and Spirited Competition Marks Second Season of Pune All Parsi Men’s Volleyball and Women’s Throwball Tournament
Blood, sweat and Percy-verence!
Percy Hakim, 85, legendary swimming and water polo coach, mentor to a legion of Mumbai swimmers and water polo players, passed away on Sunday. He was cremated at Shivaji Park on Monday morning Percy Hakim Article by Hemal Ashar | Mid-Day There is a bright light in heaven above and a recognisable face, looking down,… Continue reading Blood, sweat and Percy-verence!
All Pune Parsee Indoor Sports tournament held in Pune
To beat the heat and make summers more enjoyable JJ Building Sports Committee along with the Zoroastrian Youth Association of Pune had for the 1st time organised an All Pune Parsee Indoor Sports Tournament. As expected by their head Cyrus Malegamwala they received an overwhelming response of over 140 participants for games ranging from Table… Continue reading All Pune Parsee Indoor Sports tournament held in Pune
Where have the Parsees in Indian cricket gone? They were the first Indians to play cricket
The Parsees founded the Oriental Cricket Club in 1848 and the Young Zoroastrian Club in 1850, and as for an opposition to play against, who better than the British themselves? Article By Abhishek Mukherjee | Money Control The teams representing the Bombay Presidency and the Bombay Parsees in the Presidency cricket match in 1893. The… Continue reading Where have the Parsees in Indian cricket gone? They were the first Indians to play cricket
