Rohith Nair
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Senior Sports Correspondent at Reuters. Raumdeuter in Bengaluru traffic. Living life a quarter tank at a time. Views my own.
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Rohith Nair
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· Aug 23
I've covered sports at various venues for years. I don't think anything will beat the foot of the Eiffel Tower!
Beach Volleyball at the Olympic Games in Paris will forever be a highlight.
I'm going to miss this desk!
#Olympics
#Paris2024
Beach Volleyball at the Olympic Games in Paris will forever be a highlight.
I'm going to miss this desk!
#Olympics
#Paris2024
Real Madrid, the last club standing in the European Super League project, say they have reached an agreement with UEFA to end their bitter legal feud over the ill-fated project.
February 11, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Real Madrid, the last club standing in the European Super League project, say they have reached an agreement with UEFA to end their bitter legal feud over the ill-fated project.
When Thomas Frank took the reins at Tottenham Hotspur in June, there was genuine belief that the popular Danish coach could rejuvenate the side.
But eight months on he is another casualty in the graveyard of managerial ambitions at the North London club.
My piece: www.reuters.com/sports/socce...
But eight months on he is another casualty in the graveyard of managerial ambitions at the North London club.
My piece: www.reuters.com/sports/socce...
Frank's dream move ends in nightmare as Spurs pull plug
When Thomas Frank took the reins at Tottenham Hotspur in June, there was genuine belief that the popular Danish coach could rejuvenate the side, but eight months on he is another casualty in the grave...
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February 11, 2026 at 1:51 PM
When Thomas Frank took the reins at Tottenham Hotspur in June, there was genuine belief that the popular Danish coach could rejuvenate the side.
But eight months on he is another casualty in the graveyard of managerial ambitions at the North London club.
My piece: www.reuters.com/sports/socce...
But eight months on he is another casualty in the graveyard of managerial ambitions at the North London club.
My piece: www.reuters.com/sports/socce...
Carnage in Chennai as New Zealand humble UAE with a 10-wicket victory as Tim Seifert and Finn Allen rewrote the Twenty20 World Cup record books with their opening partnership.
#T20WorldCup #NZvUAE
Report: www.reuters.com/sports/crick...
#T20WorldCup #NZvUAE
Report: www.reuters.com/sports/crick...
New Zealand openers smash T20 World Cup record in 10-wicket rout of UAE
New Zealand's openers Tim Seifert and Finn Allen rewrote the Twenty20 World Cup record books on Tuesday, pummelling the United Arab Emirates' bowling attack in a stunning 10-wicket victory in Chennai.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Carnage in Chennai as New Zealand humble UAE with a 10-wicket victory as Tim Seifert and Finn Allen rewrote the Twenty20 World Cup record books with their opening partnership.
#T20WorldCup #NZvUAE
Report: www.reuters.com/sports/crick...
#T20WorldCup #NZvUAE
Report: www.reuters.com/sports/crick...
The International Olympic Committee says Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych will not be allowed to wear a "helmet of remembrance" in honour of those killed in the war with Russia in the skeleton competition at the Winter Games.
#MilanoCortina2026 #Olympics2026
#MilanoCortina2026 #Olympics2026
February 10, 2026 at 11:05 AM
The International Olympic Committee says Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych will not be allowed to wear a "helmet of remembrance" in honour of those killed in the war with Russia in the skeleton competition at the Winter Games.
#MilanoCortina2026 #Olympics2026
#MilanoCortina2026 #Olympics2026
FT: Liverpool 1-2 Man City
That was one of the most chaotic finishes I've seen in the Premier League. Man City stay in the title race. Honestly thought they should have just let that third goal stand after Haaland and Szoboszlai tussled for the ball.
#LIVMCI
That was one of the most chaotic finishes I've seen in the Premier League. Man City stay in the title race. Honestly thought they should have just let that third goal stand after Haaland and Szoboszlai tussled for the ball.
#LIVMCI
February 8, 2026 at 6:38 PM
FT: Liverpool 1-2 Man City
That was one of the most chaotic finishes I've seen in the Premier League. Man City stay in the title race. Honestly thought they should have just let that third goal stand after Haaland and Szoboszlai tussled for the ball.
#LIVMCI
That was one of the most chaotic finishes I've seen in the Premier League. Man City stay in the title race. Honestly thought they should have just let that third goal stand after Haaland and Szoboszlai tussled for the ball.
#LIVMCI
That Lindsey Vonn crash looked bad, she was screaming in pain. Full credit to her to compete at the age of 41 despite a ruptured ACL. #MilanoCortina2026 #Olympics
February 8, 2026 at 11:41 AM
That Lindsey Vonn crash looked bad, she was screaming in pain. Full credit to her to compete at the age of 41 despite a ruptured ACL. #MilanoCortina2026 #Olympics
Mikel Arteta on more goals from outside the box in the PL: "It happened in basketball, especially from twos to threes. At the start, it was incredibly high. It's not that easy here to score because of the distance and the crowd that is around the goal. But it's another weapon to have."
February 7, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Mikel Arteta on more goals from outside the box in the PL: "It happened in basketball, especially from twos to threes. At the start, it was incredibly high. It's not that easy here to score because of the distance and the crowd that is around the goal. But it's another weapon to have."
Barcelona have officially withdrawn from the European Super League project. That leaves Real Madrid as the only club still advocating for the competition.
February 7, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Barcelona have officially withdrawn from the European Super League project. That leaves Real Madrid as the only club still advocating for the competition.
India beat England by 100 runs in the Under-19 World Cup final on the back of 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi's record-breaking 175 off 80 balls (15 fours and 15 sixes).
Sixth title for India!
Glad to see coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar doing well too.
#U19WorldCup
Sixth title for India!
Glad to see coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar doing well too.
#U19WorldCup
February 6, 2026 at 3:02 PM
India beat England by 100 runs in the Under-19 World Cup final on the back of 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi's record-breaking 175 off 80 balls (15 fours and 15 sixes).
Sixth title for India!
Glad to see coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar doing well too.
#U19WorldCup
Sixth title for India!
Glad to see coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar doing well too.
#U19WorldCup
Novak Djokovic very gracious in defeat with a brilliant and funny runner-up speech. That did sound like a potential goodbye to Melbourne Park at the end of his speech. #AusOpen
February 1, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Novak Djokovic very gracious in defeat with a brilliant and funny runner-up speech. That did sound like a potential goodbye to Melbourne Park at the end of his speech. #AusOpen
Carlos Alcaraz, you beauty! He's still only just getting started but has already completed the career Grand Slam - the youngest to do so. Beat Djokovic to get there, with Nadal watching on in admiration and approval. Past, present and future. #AusOpen
February 1, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Carlos Alcaraz, you beauty! He's still only just getting started but has already completed the career Grand Slam - the youngest to do so. Beat Djokovic to get there, with Nadal watching on in admiration and approval. Past, present and future. #AusOpen
The first set was more of a lesson from Djokovic than a battle as controlled points and dictated rallies against Alcaraz. But in the second set Alcaraz gradually found his range (and some audacity) as Djokovic, who was so precise in the opener, leaked errors at crucial moments. #AusOpen
February 1, 2026 at 10:03 AM
The first set was more of a lesson from Djokovic than a battle as controlled points and dictated rallies against Alcaraz. But in the second set Alcaraz gradually found his range (and some audacity) as Djokovic, who was so precise in the opener, leaked errors at crucial moments. #AusOpen
"Imagine booking for celebrating. Who wants to see managers getting booked for celebrating?
"I bloody will do it again!"
Have to agree with David Moyes here. It's the rule but sanctioning managers for something so harmless takes the joy out of football.
"I bloody will do it again!"
Have to agree with David Moyes here. It's the rule but sanctioning managers for something so harmless takes the joy out of football.
Everton's Moyes vows to celebrate again after yellow card for pitch invasion joy reut.rs/4t2hsFM
Everton's Moyes vows to celebrate again after yellow card for pitch invasion joy
Everton boss David Moyes fired a broadside at referees after he was booked for briefly entering the pitch to celebrate Beto's dramatic stoppage-time equaliser in Saturday's 1-1 draw away at Brighton & Hove Albion.
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February 1, 2026 at 3:01 AM
"Imagine booking for celebrating. Who wants to see managers getting booked for celebrating?
"I bloody will do it again!"
Have to agree with David Moyes here. It's the rule but sanctioning managers for something so harmless takes the joy out of football.
"I bloody will do it again!"
Have to agree with David Moyes here. It's the rule but sanctioning managers for something so harmless takes the joy out of football.
January 31, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Reposted by Rohith Nair
Exclusive: Cortina cable car will not be ready in time for Winter Games start, letter shows reut.rs/3Z6hQ8C
Exclusive: Cortina cable car will not be ready in time for Winter Games start, letter shows
A cable car intended to carry spectators to the women's Olympic Alpine skiing events in Cortina will not be ready in time, prompting Games organisers to request school closures to ease the pressure on the Dolomite resort's transport system, a letter seen by Reuters showed.
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January 31, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Exclusive: Cortina cable car will not be ready in time for Winter Games start, letter shows reut.rs/3Z6hQ8C
Elena Rybakina and Anna Danilina (women's doubles runner-up) both thanked Kazakhstan today. Both are Russian-born but switched allegiance in their teens for more opportunities and financial backing. #AusOpen
January 31, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Elena Rybakina and Anna Danilina (women's doubles runner-up) both thanked Kazakhstan today. Both are Russian-born but switched allegiance in their teens for more opportunities and financial backing. #AusOpen
Fantastic comeback from Rybakina from 0-3 down in the final set. Didn't let an early wobble become a total collapse.
Well deserved title after dispatching Swiatek and Pegula in straight sets.
#AusOpen
Well deserved title after dispatching Swiatek and Pegula in straight sets.
#AusOpen
January 31, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Fantastic comeback from Rybakina from 0-3 down in the final set. Didn't let an early wobble become a total collapse.
Well deserved title after dispatching Swiatek and Pegula in straight sets.
#AusOpen
Well deserved title after dispatching Swiatek and Pegula in straight sets.
#AusOpen
"Like Rafa Nadal at the French Open, there is something magical beneath Rod Laver Arena's blue centre court that only Djokovic can mine.
In all 10 of his previous finals, he has never exited without the trophy."
www.reuters.com/sports/tenni...
#AusOpen
In all 10 of his previous finals, he has never exited without the trophy."
www.reuters.com/sports/tenni...
#AusOpen
History awaits as Djokovic and Alcaraz meet in Australian Open final
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz meet in Sunday's Australian Open final with history in the balance, as the Serbian great chases a record 25th Grand Slam title and the Spanish dynamo bids to become t...
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January 31, 2026 at 7:43 AM
"Like Rafa Nadal at the French Open, there is something magical beneath Rod Laver Arena's blue centre court that only Djokovic can mine.
In all 10 of his previous finals, he has never exited without the trophy."
www.reuters.com/sports/tenni...
#AusOpen
In all 10 of his previous finals, he has never exited without the trophy."
www.reuters.com/sports/tenni...
#AusOpen
Two marathon five-set epics in the semi-finals which lasted over 9.5 hours in total! Only tennis can test the passion, endurance and grit - of fans glued to the television.
Respect to the players too.
#AusOpen
Respect to the players too.
#AusOpen
January 30, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Two marathon five-set epics in the semi-finals which lasted over 9.5 hours in total! Only tennis can test the passion, endurance and grit - of fans glued to the television.
Respect to the players too.
#AusOpen
Respect to the players too.
#AusOpen
Carlos Alcaraz, what have you done! Battled cramp and dropped two sets but endured to finally beat Alexander Zverev in the third-longest Australian Open match in history at 5 hours and 27 minutes! #AusOpen
January 30, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Carlos Alcaraz, what have you done! Battled cramp and dropped two sets but endured to finally beat Alexander Zverev in the third-longest Australian Open match in history at 5 hours and 27 minutes! #AusOpen
Alcaraz taking the scenic route to win the second set from 2-5 down against Zverev, who has no idea how he hasn't levelled the match. #AusOpen
January 30, 2026 at 5:52 AM
Alcaraz taking the scenic route to win the second set from 2-5 down against Zverev, who has no idea how he hasn't levelled the match. #AusOpen
Iga Swiatek: "The question is, are we tennis players or are we animals in the zoo, where they are observed even when they poop?"
Strong words after a clip of Swiatek being denied entry after forgetting her accreditation and Coco Gauff's meltdown went viral. #AusOpen
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Strong words after a clip of Swiatek being denied entry after forgetting her accreditation and Coco Gauff's meltdown went viral. #AusOpen
www.reuters.com/sports/tenni...
'Are we animals in the zoo?': Swiatek calls for player privacy at Australian Open
World number two Iga Swiatek joined a growing chorus of players demanding more privacy off the courts at the Australian Open after cameras captured Coco Gauff in a post-match meltdown that the America...
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January 28, 2026 at 6:25 AM
Iga Swiatek: "The question is, are we tennis players or are we animals in the zoo, where they are observed even when they poop?"
Strong words after a clip of Swiatek being denied entry after forgetting her accreditation and Coco Gauff's meltdown went viral. #AusOpen
www.reuters.com/sports/tenni...
Strong words after a clip of Swiatek being denied entry after forgetting her accreditation and Coco Gauff's meltdown went viral. #AusOpen
www.reuters.com/sports/tenni...
Aryna Sabalenka said the Australian Open should reconsider its policy on banning fitness trackers like WHOOP after several players - including Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner - were told to remove the devices before coming onto court.
Story: www.reuters.com/sports/tenni...
#AusOpen
Story: www.reuters.com/sports/tenni...
#AusOpen
January 27, 2026 at 7:28 AM
Aryna Sabalenka said the Australian Open should reconsider its policy on banning fitness trackers like WHOOP after several players - including Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner - were told to remove the devices before coming onto court.
Story: www.reuters.com/sports/tenni...
#AusOpen
Story: www.reuters.com/sports/tenni...
#AusOpen
Trying to watch Stan Wawrinka v Taylor Fritz and Sony LIV
decides that watching the two studio hosts playing "Coffee Pong Slam" is more important 🙄
#AusOpen
decides that watching the two studio hosts playing "Coffee Pong Slam" is more important 🙄
#AusOpen
January 24, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Trying to watch Stan Wawrinka v Taylor Fritz and Sony LIV
decides that watching the two studio hosts playing "Coffee Pong Slam" is more important 🙄
#AusOpen
decides that watching the two studio hosts playing "Coffee Pong Slam" is more important 🙄
#AusOpen