3 Things Looking back at 2024: India’s biggest sporting moments
Dec 31, 2024
Reflecting on 2024, the hosts dive into Indian chess's impressive rise, spotlighting emerging talents like Amit Kamath. They recount the thrill of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, despite weather troubles. Significant Indian sporting events, such as the Olympics and the India Open badminton tournament, are highlighted, with discussions on audience engagement trends. Emotional narratives emerge from athletes like Neeraj and PV Sindhu, while a heartwarming story of unity between Indian and Pakistani sportswomen captivates listeners.
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Unscripted Sports Recap
- Hosts Mihir Vasavda, Amit Kamath, and Vinayakk Mohanaranga start the last Express Sports podcast of 2024.
- They admit to being unprepared, promising a freewheeling discussion of the year's sporting moments.
Indian Chess Dominance
- Amit Kamath highlights 2024 as a breakthrough year for Indian chess.
- He references a prediction by Hikaru Nakamura about Indian chess players challenging Magnus Carlsen.
Paris Opening Ceremony Chaos
- Mihir Vasavda recounts his experience covering the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
- He describes the difficulties of reaching the venue due to rain and logistical challenges.