The Hindu : Sport : Nostalgic trip

Online edition of India's National Newspaper
Monday, Jul 19, 2004

Sport

Sport - Sports : General

Nostalgic trip

Nostalgic trip

Sir, — When the legends of any sport are honoured with true passion and reverence and in a fitting manner it is great news. It was heartening to note the royal welcome accorded to tennis greats of the past at the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Hall of Fame in Newport. The photograph of the former Australian legends (The Hindu, July 12) was something to treasure. Margaret Court Smith, John Newcombe, Tony Roche, Rod Laver, Neil Fraser and Roy Emerson looked the very embodiment of grace and elegance. It was a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

T.S. Pattabhi Raman,

Coimbatore

Demoralising

Sir, — It was fascinating to read Peter Roebuck's column `Throwing — an emotional and controversial part' (The Hindu, July 16). Sadly, calling a bowler for throwing not only demoralises him but affects him psychologically as well. The prolonged trauma undergone by Muttiah Muralitharan is bad. Apparently, accomplished bowlers have to take such unpleasant incidents in their stride.

P.K. Varadarajan,

Chennai

Good teamwork

Sir, — Having lost to Russia and then tied with Spain in the earlier rounds, Greece's triumph in Euro 2004 was commendable. Captain Theodoros Zagorakis touched everybody's heart with his brilliant display. It was good teamwork that helped Greece win laurels. Thanks for the good coverage of the tournament.

N.R. Ramachandran,

Udhagamandalam

Effective ploy

Sir, — By winning the Euro 2004 title, Greece has proved the effectiveness of defensive play. More so, when the team did not have the benefit of star players. The credit must go to German coach Otto Rehhagel who moulded the side into a strong unit. The competition witnessed some astonishing goals, none as breathtaking as Maniche's 25-yard curling shot that helped Portugal beat Holland in the semifinals.

Soundara Subramanian,

Paramakudi (TN)

Welcome additions

Sir, — It is heartening to note that cricket and chess will be making their debut in the Doha Asian Games in 2006. As India is strong in both these disciplines, the country can aspire for more medals and improve its status in the continent. One only hopes that the `stars' in both these disciplines will take part and enrich the Games.

K.V. Raman,

New Delhi

Well done Warne

Sir, — Kudos to Shane Warne for equalling Muttiah Muralitharan's world record tally of 527 Test wickets. Taking his age into account, it is unlikely that Warne will have the world record in his name at the time of his retirement. Muralitharan is set to take the record past the 600-mark. However, it will be a great effort if Warne makes it a close race with Muralitharan for the 600-mark.

P. Kannan,

Srivilliputtur

Incomparable Schumacher

Sir, — Michael Schumacher has just won his 10th race of the season, the British Grand Prix. Such has been his marvellous touch, Schumacher may well go on to win the remaining seven races as well and set more records in the process. Not only is he the No. 1 in Formula One but an incomparable one at that!

K. Sridhar,

Chennai

Coimbatore

Printer friendly page
Send this article to Friends by E-Mail

Sport