Sports Illustrated India Magazine - October 2018

In this issue

The October issue features about India’s traditional sport, kabbadi, a sport that has brought laurels for India many a times. The magazine also throws light upon the athletes that have brought glory to India at the recently concluded Asian Games.

Badminton's Wonder Woman

Three-time world champion Carolina Marin talks about her favourite football clubBarcelona and her strikingly similar personality traits with tennis World No. 1 Rafael Nadal.

3 mins

A Matter Of Transparency

Year after year, the Arjuna and Khel Ratna Awards seem to be marred by controversy.

2 mins

The Unbelievable Landmark

Kenyas Eliud Kipchoge paves the way for breaching the two-hour barrier in marathons.

3 mins

Do Virat Kohli's Captaincy Skills Call For A DRS?

No doubt Virat Kohli is the best batsman to have emerged from India in recent years. He is a lion among kittens, Atlas shouldering the weight of India's batting. But, as a captain overseas, he has a long way to go.

10+ mins

The Next Level

Bachpan ka khel hai, Bachchon ka nahi! proclaims the Season 6 promo of Pro Kabaddi. It shows how the Leagues biggest namesPardeep Narwal, Rahul Choudhari, Deepak Hooda, Rishank Devadiga, Anup Kumar and Monu Goyathave prepared for the physical rigours of the sport. Running, squatting, lifting weights, swimming: exertion and breathless action. The message is clearits a game of alpha athletes

8 mins

Incredible Voyage

No longer draining daggers for the Lakers, Kobe Bryantthe self-styled BlackMambais now an entertainment mogul with a friendlier mission: transporting kids to magical worlds.

9 mins

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Sports Illustrated India Magazine Description:

Sports Illustrated was first published by Time Warner in 1954 and is now read by over 23 million people every week, of which18 million are men - that's 19% of the male population of the United States. It is the quintessential voice of sport in the USA and the magazine has won countless awards for its incisive, arresting journalism and stunning imagery.

Sports Illustrated concentrates not only the reportage of sport but also the emotions that make the story one worth telling. With contributions from the biggest names in sport journalism, respected for their vast knowledge, insight and access, as well as for its truly stunning photography. The magazine has made a mark for itself with its independent voice has become an arbiter of sporting status.

Sports Illustrated India intends to mirror all of these attributes and is committed to pushing the boundaries of sports journalism and photography in the country, to compliment these values