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!
Moto GP

Duel Down Under: Marquez vs Martin lights up the Island

Nightmare start, dream end: the #93 charges through and gets the gloves off to beat Martin, with Bagnaia doing some…

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Domestic

Raoul Hyman’s all round show confirms convincing win for Goa Aces: IRL

Coimbatore, 20 October 2024: Raoul Hyman, the 28-year-old from UK, delivered a second podium for Goa Aces JA Racing with a…

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Domestic

John Lancaster gives Chennai Turbo Riders fourth win: IRL Round 4

Coimbatore, October 19: Chennai Turbo Riders continued their relentless assault on the championship by clinching their fourth win of the…

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Cross Country Rally

Harith Noah excels at Rallye du Maroc in preparation for Dakar 2025

Ace Indian rider and Dakar class winner, Harith Noah of Kerala, who won the Rally2 class on Stage 4 yesterda,…

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Indians Abroad

Sidvin-supported Pragathi Gowda takes stunning victory in Rally4 class: French Rally Nationals

Sancey (France), 7 October 2024: Indian rallyist Pragathi Gowda continued her meteoric rise in the international rallying scene with a first-place…

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Domestic

Jagan bids adieu winning 11 Nationals; Maiden National title for Jagathishree

Chennai, 6 October 2024: Veteran Jagan Kumar (TVS Racing), the “King of 165”, bid adieu to his illustrious racing career…

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Domestic

Sarthak wins maiden National title; Jagathishree in line for title as Ryhana, Rakshitha log DNF

Chennai, October 5: Pune’s Sarthak Chavan (TVS Racing), enjoying the best season of his fledgling career yet, scripted history when…

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Domestic

Rivaan Dev Preetham retains Micro Max National title; Arafath wins maiden Jr. National title: Karting

Chennai, 29 Sept. 2024: Reigning National champion Rivaan Dev Preetham of MSport stamped his authority and showed maturity beyond his…

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Domestic

MIKA to host final round of National Karting Championship

Irungattukottai (Chennai), 28 Sept. 2024: The Madras International Karting Arena (MIKA), inaugurated only last week, will host its maiden competitive…

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Moto GP

Bagnaia masters Mandalika as Martin’s mistake cuts title lead in half

Another huge twist in the Tissot Sprint sees Bagnaia, Bastianini AND Marquez close in after closest Saturday finish of the…

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