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VOL.26 :: NO.52 :: Dec. 27, 2003 - Jan 02, 2004
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From the publishers of THE HINDU VOL.26 :: NO.52 :: Dec. 27, 2003 - Jan 02, 2004 |
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Mystery and magicThe best part of 2003 was that it reminded us that while we are privileged to watch greatness on the field, and view masterpieces unfold on television, the heart of sport is mostly foreign to us, writes ROHIT BRIJNATH.
Turning the tables and how! WHEN you choose to be a winner, avenues unfold, and you chart your own course with the desired confidence and authority.
Combining talent and hard work RAHUL DRAVID was the most sought-after man in Adelaide, after having laid Australia low with a masterly performance with the bat.
Australia: how much longer at the top?There have been signs — like a rain cloud no bigger than a man's hand and hovering on the horizon — that the good days Down Under may not last forever. Remember, there was a time when the West Indies seemed likely to rule cricket as long as a man could predict and their reign came to a sudden end, writes TED CORBETT.
The invincible men in yellow Australia did not lose a single match in the World Cup, and won the final by a handsome margin, writes G. VISWANATH.
Aussies have a great timeIt was a wonderful year of some exciting cricket with batsmen and bowlers sharing the spoils, but nothing could match that grand performance of Ricky Ponting at The Wanderers when he took the Indian bowling apart, writes VIJAY LOKAPALLY.
The game was not always the winner This was a year when controversies were common in the cricketing world. Even the biggest and the mightiest fell from grace, writes S. DINAKAR.
Television, a boon for young players In a sense television acts as a carrier of the money from people like you and me who watch the game to those that administer it.
Armstrong rules Lance Armstrong's victory was a fitting end to the centennial edition of the Tour de France that was a perfect mix of drama, excitement and courage.
A string of successesFour trophy triumphs, including the win in the Asia Cup and gaining an automatic berth for the next World Cup in 2006, were no mean achievements by the Indian men's hockey team, writes S. THYAGARAJAN.
A fabulous season Roger Federer captured everyone's imagination with his fluid, mesmerising game over a fortnight at Wimbledon, writes KAMESH SRINIVASAN.
A year to remember for Michael SchumacherMichael Schumacher's record-breaking sixth title was no epic front-of-the-pack assault, but rather a measured drive to a modest eighth place in the season-ender at Suzuka, writes SANJAY RAJAN.
A few twists and turnsDespite the dark aspects such as the death of a player on the field and the doping scandal, the spirit and passion of the game remained unabated, writes S. R. SURYANARAYAN. 2003 YEAR-END REVIEW 
King Zizou rules againJust over a year ago, French and Real Madrid midfielder Zinedine Zidane had to sit injured on the sidelines as the defending champion lost its opening match at the 2002 World Cup final to Senegal and then managed only a draw against Uruguay in ...
Fight against doping OVERSHADOWS featsMany young faces emerged out of the shadows of their more illustrious team-mates at the World championship, but what was more significant during the year was the breakthrough in the fight against doping, writes K.P. MOHAN.
He changed the sombre mind-setHaving gained the first step towards a professional ranking, Pankaj Advani wants to test himself in the shark-infested waters of the pro circuit. It is to be seen whether he has what it takes to succeed in that hostile atmosphere, writes MICHAEL FERREIRA.
A truly indigenous productPankaj Advani has emulated Om Agrawal and there is a buzz about India's second World-beater, who spoke to NANDAKUMAR MARAR after being named as The Sportstar's Sportsperson of the Year.
Reaching great heightsAS a kid, Joshna Chinappa often frequented the Madras Cricket Club because that was where her father Anjan Chinappa would leave her even as he indulged in his favourite pastime of playing squash.
QUOTESThere is no question we can get better. If we were quite happy to sit back after back-to-back World Cups then we would be doing ourselves a disservice. — Australia coach John Buchanan after his side's 125-run final victory over ... 
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