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!
Indians Abroad

Historic hattrick of wins for Johann; brother Geoffrey adds spice with 3 podiums: Qatar Superbike championship

Lusail, Qatar – 18 November 2024: Indian racing brothers Johann and Geoffrey Emmanuel marked a historic moment for Indian motorsport…

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Moto GP

#MART1NATOR: Martin crowned 2024 MotoGP World Champion

Barcelona, 17 November 2024: The Prima Pramac star clinches his first premier class title at #TheRematch decider. Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac…

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Domestic

Ruhaan Alva bags a grand double in F4; Goa Aces JA Racing clinch IRL title

Coimbatore, 17 November 2024: Bengaluru’s racing star Ruhaan Alva of Shrachi Rarh Royal Bengal Tigers closed the championship in style…

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Domestic

Sohil Shah aces the field for maiden win in Indian Racing League

Coimbatore, 16 Nov 2024: Championship contenders Goa Aces JA Racing received a massive boost when Sohil Shah destroyed a high-quality…

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Domestic

Despite a serious injury, Jagathishree wins National title with grit and gumption

Chennai, 14 November 2024: In a dramatic final race of the year that decided the championship, she crashed. As scores…

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Domestic

Rohit Shinde hattrick of titles in National Stunt Championship

Bengaluru, 14 Nov. 2024:  Celebrated stunt rider Rohit Shinde achieved a hattrick winning his third consecutive title in the National…

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Formula 1

Lando Norris handed Sprint win by Oscar Piastri; Verstappen third

Sau Paulo, 2 Nov. 2024: Lando Norris took his first F1 Sprint win after being waved through by McLaren team-mate…

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Moto GP

Martin supreme to set up match point on Sunday as Bagnaia suffers shock crash at Sepang

#TheRematch: It’s all on the line on Sunday as a seismic Tissot Sprint sees the Martinator rule as the reigning…

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Moto GP

#GoldenAi: Ogura crowned 2024 Moto2 World Champion

Ai came, Ai saw, Ai conquered: a podium in Thailand sees the Japanese rider secure the crown Buriram (Thailand), 27…

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Domestic

Gaurav Gill back to winning ways; Clinches Rally of Hyderabad: INRC Round 4

Hyderabad, 20 October 2024: Celebrated motorsports driver Gaurav Gill displayed high skills and admirable car control to come out triumphant…

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