Olympian P. T. Usha released a new book titled India's First Olympic Gold, written by hockey historian K. Arumugam. The work recounts India's historic field hockey gold at the 1928 Amsterdam Games, led by captain Dhyan Chand and the story of Indian players overcoming limited resources and fierce competition. The author highlights the training, team coordination, and strategic choices that helped India secure the country’s first Olympic gold in modern times. The book also reflects on the broader impact of the achievement on Indian sport, national pride, and inspiring future generations of athletes. Usha described the book as a tribute to pioneers who shaped Indian hockey.
Book released by Olympian P. T. Usha
Authored by hockey historian K. Arumugam
Recounts 1928 Olympic hockey gold in Amsterdam
Highlights Dhyan Chand-led team and challenges
Discusses impact on sport and national pride
Shrey Parikh wins 2026 Scripps Spelling Bee in spell-off
Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee after a tense spell-off that featured 32 correctly spelled words in 90 seconds. The winning word was bromocriptine, a polypeptide alkaloid related to ergot and dopamine. The victory nets Parikh a $50,000 prize and places him among the competition's most successful young champions. Judges noted his consistent performance across online and in-person rounds, while coaches highlighted disciplined study routines and a strategic approach to tough vocabulary. Parikh's win marks a landmark moment for Indian-origin students on the global spelling-stage. The Bee's organizers praised the diverse field and competitive finals.
Winner of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Spelled 32 words correctly in a 90-second spell-off.
Winning word: bromocriptine; prize: $50,000.
14-year-old speller from Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Celebrates Indian-origin success on the global spelling stage.
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