David Bodapati

David Bodapati

A sports journalist with over three decades of experience in Indian Olympic sports. Specialises in motorsports and hockey. One of the first Indian print journalists accredited by both FIA and FIM and the first Indian to interview Michael Schumacher for combined 19-edition INDIAN EXPRESS wayback in 2002! Indian Rally historian!
Domestic

Abdul Waheed Tanveer of TVS Racing wins Round 2: 2w Rally Nationals

Chikkamagaluru, 5 May 2024: In a battle between Petronas TVS Racing teammates, Abdul Waheed Tanveer hogged the limelight taking full…

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Domestic

Samuel Jacob begins 2024 campaign on a winning note; Tanika tops Ladies class

Nashik, 7 April 2024: Samuel Sajan Jacob of Petronas TVS Racing began the season on a winning note snatching the…

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Indians Abroad

Raheesh Khatri to race in British Talent Cup

Bengaluru, 4 April 2024: Indian Honda racer Raheesh Khatri will take part in the 2024 season of the British Talent…

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Cross Country Rally

Harith Noah overcomes a nasty fall to finish P12

Grandola (Portugal), 3 April 2024: Ace Indian rider and Dakar 2024 Rally2 winner, Harith Noah of Kerala, managed a tough…

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Cross Country Rally

Indians Harith Noah, Jatin Jain in fray; Hero Motosports’ Ross Branch leads RallyGP

Grandola (Portugal), 3 April 2024: Scrutineering for the inaugural edition of the BP Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal wound to a close in…

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APRC

Gaurav Gill all set for return to APRC at Otago rally

Internationally renowned rally driver, Gaurav Gill, will drive Hayden Paddon’s Hyundai i20 Rally2 in the upcoming Central Machine Hire Otago…

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F2

Kush Maini inherits third place in the F2 Sprint; Winner gets a penalty

Melbourne, 23 March 2024: Indian racing star Kush Maini acquired a third place following a penalty to the ‘race winner’…

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APRC

Harkrishan-Kunal clinch the victory in APRC Asia Cup; claim INRC hattrick of wins

Chennai, 17 March 2024: On a day of drama, Delhi’s Harkrishan Wadia (co-driver Kunal Kashyap, Himachal) of Arka Motorsports emerged…

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Domestic

Kelam coconut stage makes it tough for the drivers: A photo gallery

As the Indian National Rally Championship enters its 37th year, the South India Rally provides the season opening thrills by…

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Domestic

47th edition of the famed South India Rally begins on Friday: INRC Round 1

Chennai, 13 March 2024: There is heightened expectations and excitement ahead of the 47th MMSC South India Rally to be run…

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