Tag: Coaching

Farewell, Saira

Saira Sirohi

Swimming prodigy Saira Sirohi
Source: Times Now Facebook

India shed a few tears earlier this week on Monday when it learned of Saira Sirohi’s tragic suicide. Saira, just 16 years old, was a prodigious national-level swimmer who had amassed 110 medals across various age categories over the years. She had been identified as an elite talent, a future Olympics probable, and only some months ago, swam for 15 hours without stopping at her school pool in Ghaziabad covering a lung-busting 38 kilometres.

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Ever Wondered How the Kids Feel?

A few days ago, we posted about a 14-year-old girl who was verbally abused by parents while refereeing  Under-8 and Under-9 games. But this – this gives you a first-hand account of how the kids feel when coaches/parents are yelling their guts out on the touchline while they are trying to enjoy a game of football.

For a change, it’s time for us coaches and parents to zip it and listen.