Indian Team Fail To Qualify for World Volleyball Championships 2025
INDIA MISSING FROM THE 2025 WORLD VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS Volleyball, a sport born in the dusty old gymnasiums of Holyoke, Massachusetts in 1895, has evolved into one of the world’s most popular sports. Today, the 2025 Volleyball World Championships are fast approaching, but India finds itself on the sidelines as the world prepares for the tournament….
Riya Bhatia loses in singles, keeps India’s doubles hopes alive at W50 in Delhi
Riya Bhatia and Ankita Raina advances to doubles semifinals with their partners Riya Bhatia fought hard before losing her women’s singles pre-quarterfinal to fourth seed Yuriko Lily Miyazaki in a three-setter but she later reached the doubles semifinals, while Ankita Raina also made the last-four stage with her partner at ITF W50 tournament on Thursday….
Sindhu, Kiran and Satwik-Chirag Enter Quarterfinal at India Open 2025
Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025: PV Sindhu, Kiran George register commanding wins to book quarter-final berth; Satwik-Chirag also advance Former champion PV Sindhu rekindled memories of her old aggressive self while up and coming Kiran George kept his nerves under pressure to register straight game wins while the men’s doubles combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag…
Manav-Manush Create History at WTT Contender Doha 2025
It has been a mixed week for Indian Table Tennis Players at WTT Contender Doha Our players including Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah had a good run in the Men’s Doubles Category. In Men’s Singles, Manav Thakkar (WR 58) defeated Ovidiu Ionescu (WR 43) in straight sets before losing to the promising youngster from Japan…
Impressive Performances by Judokas at the Senior National Judo Championship 2024-25 in New Delhi
The 2024-25 Senior National Judo Championship in New Delhi was a thrilling display of athleticism, determination, and sportsmanship, with Olympian Tulika Mann emerging as one of the standout performers in the women’s +78 kg category. Mann once again proved her prowess, adding another prestigious accolade to her already illustrious career. Held from January 4 to…
8th Elite Men’s boxing National: Celebrating the Best of Indian Boxing in Bareilly
The 8th Elite Men’s Boxing Nationals Championships from 6th-13th January in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, delivered an electrifying spectacle. The tournament wasn’t just a showcase of India’s top boxing talent but also a proving ground for rising stars eager to make their mark. With big names gracing the ring and fresh faces stepping up with fierce…
The Next Badminton Star from India in Women Singles
Indian Rising Stars in Women Singles Who Can Enter into the Top 25 In Indian badminton history, women singles is the category that has always dominated and been the face of Indian badminton for such a long time. The likes of Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu are two of the legends of Indian badminton. But…
India Endures a Tough Day as Prannoy, Malvika and Lakshya exit India Open 2025
Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025: Anupama Upadhyaya advances to second round, Malvika Bansod, Priyanshu Rajawat go down fighting against higher ranked opponents Olympic champions Viktor Axelsen, An Se Young register contrasting wins Anupama Upadhyaya won the battle between two rising women’s singles players while Malvika Bansod and Priyanshu Rajawat put their best foot forward by putting…
PV Sindhu becomes PUMA’s first Badminton Brand Ambassador
PV Sindhu, two-time Olympic medallist and one of India’s greatest sporting trailblazers, has joined forces with sports brand PUMA India in a multi-year partnership as brand ambassador. This marks a significant move as the brand officially steps into the world of badminton now, with Sindhu leading the charge. Sindhu’s achievements have played a crucial role…
Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag Win on Day One of Yonex Sunrise India Open 2025
Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025: PV Sindhu, Kiran George, Satwik-Chirag, Dhruv-Tanisha register hard-fought wins to advance to second round Malaysia’s Leong Jun Hao of Malaysia upsets Chinese fifth seed Li Shi Feng in men’s singles Former champion PV Sindhu brushed off the rustiness of a long competition break to register a straight games win over Sung…
74th Senior National Basketball Championship: Tamil Nadu and Railways Reclaim Their Reign
The Basketball Federation of India recently concluded its 74th Senior National Basketball Championship, held at the Sidsar Sports Complex in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. The event saw participation from over 900 players and 150 officials, representing 30 men’s teams and 28 women’s teams from various states across India. Winners: Men’s Championship: Champion: Tamil Nadu Runner-up:…
Sachin Siwach, Lakshya Chahar Shine as Services Claim Top Honors at 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championships
Abhinash Jamwal capped a golden tournament with triumph in the Welterweight category at National Boxing Championships Bareilly, January 14, 2025: The Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) once again proved their dominance in Indian boxing, retaining their title at the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship with a commanding performance in the finals. SSCB boxers delivered…
Yuki Bhambri impresses in Auckland, Early exit for Bopanna in Adelaide
The week of January 6 to January 12, 2025, witnessed an exciting display of tennis from Indian players on the global stage. Yuki bhambri had a fair run while Bopanna lost early From ATP and Challenger tournaments, Indian athletes showcased their grit and determination, leaving a mark across various competitions in doubles events. ATP Tour…
Rejuvenated Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya eye good show at Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025
Biggest contingent of 36 Indian Players to be in action at the KD Jadhav Stadium from January 14-19 New Delhi, January 13: The likes of PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and even the double combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty needed a break to recuperate from injuries and niggles and rejuvenate themselves after the arduous…
Rising Stars of Indian Badminton: Young Talents Ready to Shine at Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025
As the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025 approaches, excitement builds not only for the presence of seasoned champions but also for the promising talents who are set to make their mark on one of the most prestigious badminton stages. Among the participants are a host of young Indian players across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories,…
Four Indian Doubles Pairs at Australia Open 2025
The Australia Open is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments, alongside the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open, making it one of the most prestigious events in tennis. Held annually in Melbourne, it marks the beginning of the tennis calendar and is highly coveted by players across the globe due to its grand…
Sachin Siwach, Lakshya Chahar Lead High SSCB Representation Into 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing C’Ship Semis
India’s top boxers battle for supremacy in week-long showdown from January 7-13 in Bareilly Former World Youth Champion Sachin Siwach and Asian Games representative Lakshya Chahar led a dominant charge by the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) on Day 5 of the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship, with the unit securing nine berths in…
Ankita Raina Leads Indian Challenge At W50 Delhi
KARMAN THANDI RETURNS TO ACTION AFTER SABBATICAL AT W50 DELHI India’s top singles stars Ankita Raina and Rashmika Shrivalli Bhamidipaty will headline the home challenge at the ITF W50 tournament, where Karman Kaur Thandi will return to competitive tennis after a one-year break. Known for her fighting spirit, a gritty Raina, ranked 286 in the…
Athletics: SSCB, Railways Secure Titles at the National Cross Country Championships 2025
At the first Indian Athletics Event it was Hukam and Ankita representing the Service Sports Control Board (SSCB) and Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) secured the men’s and women’s 10km individual titles respectively It was the 59th National Cross Country Championships which took place at the Army’s Golf Course on Sunday. This event was hosted by…
Railways Dominate; Rajasthan Eves Sparkle in Senior Volleyball Nationals
Jaipur came alive on Saturday at Volleyball Nationals as Indian Railways bulldozed their way into the men’s semifinals of the 69th Senior National Volleyball Championship at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium Hall. Spearheaded by their talismanic captain Ashwal Rai, Railways delivered a masterclass, crushing Karnataka 3-0 (25-14, 25-20, 25-17). Rai’s blistering attacks, coupled with Sachin…
Women HIL 2025: A New Era for Women’s Hockey Begins
The wait is over, and history is about to unfold. On January 12, 2025, the inaugural edition of the Women’s Hockey India League (Women HIL) will kick off, marking a groundbreaking moment for women’s hockey. Over two electrifying weeks, the league will shine a well-deserved spotlight on the exceptional talent that Indian and global women’s…
Maaya annexes singles title, Hwang emerges boys champion
India’s Maaya Rajeshwaran capped an impressive week in a befitting manner, emerging the girls singles champion at the ITF J300 event while Korean player Donghyon Hwang grabbed the boys singles title at the DLTA Complex on Saturday. The 15-year-old Maaya, thus, won her first singles title since December 2023 by edging past Ekaterina Tupitsyna 3-6…
Sumit Nagal Draws Machac in Australia Open 2025 First Round
AUSTRALIAN OPEN: SUMIT NAGAL TO FACE 26th SEED TOMAS MACHAC IN 1st ROUND The Indian No:1 Sumit Nagal will be in action at the prestigious Australian Open, the first slam of the year. Fans were so happy after seeing his performance in Auckland and hoping for a good draw in Australian Open. However, his draw…
Manav-Manush Create History as Manika Bows Out at WTT Doha
WTT STAR CONTENDER DOHA : MANAV-MANUSH CREATES HISTORY; MANIKA GOES DOWN Season opener Table Tennis event WTT STAR CONTENDER DOHA witnesses Indian Men’s doubles pair making history. Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah as a pair becomes the first ever Indian Men’s doubles representative to feature in a WTT star contender Semifinals match. 3rd Seed Manav/Manush…
Satwik Chirag Storms Into Quarterfinal at Malaysia Open
Malaysia Open 2025: Indian Shuttlers Face Tough Losses; Satwik-Chirag Storm into Quarterfinals The Indian badminton contingent had a challenging day at the PETRONAS Malaysia Open Super 1000, with most players exiting the tournament in the Round of 16. However, the Men’s Doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty kept India’s hopes alive with a…
Shiva Thapa Shines on Day 2 of the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship
India’s top boxers battle for supremacy in week-long showdown from January 7-13 in Bareilly Bareilly, January 9, 2025: Shiva Thapa, the reigning Welterweight (60-65kg) champion from the previous edition, kicked off his title defence at the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship with a commanding victory on Day 2. Representing Assam, Thapa, who made history…
WTT Star Contender, 3 Doubles Pair Enter Quarters as Mukhrjees bow out
Lusail sports arena, Qatar is having doodling tables from 6th January by means of WTT star contender Doha. Tournament produced mixed results for india so far, a big day awaits. India fielded four men’s singles paddler in WTT star contender qualification surprisingly no one able to made it to main-draws. Manush Shah was the best…
Hockey India League 2025 : A review of the matches that kicked off the much anticipated league
Making a comeback after 7 long years , a lot was anticipated from the premier hockey india league The fans however were happy to witness a close encounter to kick off the hockey india league. DGSP VS GONASIKA Albeit less but the crowd present at the Birsa Munda Stadium witnessed the perfect match to kick…
Strandja Medallist Govind Sahani Kicks Off 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship in Bareilly with Day 1 Win
India’s top boxers battle for supremacy in week-long showdown beginning on January 7, 2025,_ Govind Sahani, a silver medallist at the 2023 Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament and a member of the Indian contingent for the 2023 Men’s World Boxing Championships, started his campaign at the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship with a commanding…
Triple Triumph: Talented Anahat Singh Wins Third British Junior Open Title
In the world of junior squash, few names shine as brightly as Anahat Singh. The Indian prodigy has once again proven her mettle by clinching her third British Junior Open title in the Under-17 category in 2025. This victory adds another feather to her cap, following her earlier triumphs in 2019 and 2023 across different…
Malaysia Open, Indian stars competing at the grand tournament
The 2025 Malaysia open is set to take off from January 7 to January 12 ,2025 at Kuala Lumpur . This tournament marks the beginning of the 2025 BWF tour with a total prize pool of USD 1,450,000 The first round of the Malaysia open will involve Indian representatives like Lakshya sen, H.S.Prannoy and Priyanshu…
WTT Star Contender Doha, Indian stars Lineup for the first tournament of 2025
WTT STAR CONTENDER DOHA : INDIAN STAR LINE UP, SCHEDULE AND DRAWS High quality Table Tennis action for 2025 season to kick off with WTT STAR CONTENDER DOHA from 6th to 11th January at Lusail sports arena, Doha ; offering a total prize money of USD 2,75,000. Qualifying round to be held on 6th and…
Chennai to host Jr Hockey World Cup, 12th Asia Cup in Rajgir in 2025
India Junior Hockey Team is all set to compete against the best in World in Chennai while senior team competes in Rajgir Asia Cup 2025 which is going to be the 12th edition of the continental tournament will be played in Rajgir. With a spot in the 2026 world cup in Netherlands and Belgium on…
Sumit Nagal Stuns Top Seed To Enter Main Draw of Auckland ATP250
Up Against Former World Rank 17 Mannarino from France, Nagal showed extremely good resilience to win in straight sets India no1 Sumit Nagal, who yesterday lost the first set to the local wildcard entrant but then didnt look back after that winning next two in 6-3,6-1 in some fashion. He had a bigger challenge up…
Sumit Nagal Wins First Match of 2025, will play Qualifying Top seed next at Auckland ATP250
India no1 Sumit Nagal, who endured a tough loss last week in the first match of season came back from a set down to win his match. Playing against Alexander Klintcharov from NZL in Auckland, Nagal initially showed nerves. After losing his first serve he ended up losing his third one as well which ended…
Sumit Nagal To Play Qualifiers at Auckland ATP250
World Number 98 Sumit Nagal would be up against a Wildcard Alexander Klintcharov from New Zealand (WR 792) in the 1st Qualifier of the ASB Classic ( ATP Auckland 250). This highly anticipated match will be held on hardcourts. Sumit Nagal previously competed in Canberra Challenger and eventually lost to WR 211 Patrick Kypson in…
Indian Women Football Thrash 25 Goals Past Maldives Over Two Friendlies
Blue Tigresses Roar: India Women’s Football Team Dominates Maldives in Back-to-Back Friendlies The Indian Women’s Football Team showcased an exceptional display of skill and dominance in their latest international friendlies against the Maldives Women’s Team, securing victories with scores of 14-0 and 11-1. These matches, held at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence, not only…
The Rise Of Indian Table Tennis in 2024
With some good performance it will be interesting to see if India can become a powerhouse From Winning its first WTT contender to shake Chinese women’s team, 2024 was an eventful year for Indian TT. Some surprises, heartbreaks and historic firsts highlighted the year . Here are some events and Indian paddlers who made an…
Deepika & Manisha Ready For Bigger League : Dr Harendra Singh
Indian Women Hockey Coach Harendra Singh interview : A look at challenges, road ahead and about potential of deepika and manisha In an interview with the IndiaSportsHub , Indian women’s hockey coach Harendra Singh speaks about the disappointment of Paris snub , redemption in Rajgir and probable glory in 2028. Indulged as an expert at…
Berhanu is ready for a “hat-trick” while Minsewo will return to defend her title at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025
Ethiopia’s defending champions Hayle Lemi Berhanu and Aberash Minsewo are returning to retain their titles at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025, a World Athletics Gold Label Race, scheduled for Sunday, 19th January. Berhanu will attempt a hat trick of wins after his back-to-back victories in 2023 and 2024 in the men’s section. If successful, he…
Thrilling Start to Hockey India League 2024-25: Opening Weekend Matches
Founded in 2013 as a part of Hockey India’s attempt to develop an International Hockey Federation sanctioned league, after the un-sanctioned World Series Hockey, began in 2012. Hockey India League Started last week. The first season took place in 2013. It proved to be a financial success for Hockey India, who were in financial disarray…
HIL 2024 | Vedanta Kalinga Lancers take home the positives from an exciting opener against UP Rudras
At HIL 2024, Spaniard Enrique Gonzalez put Vedanta Kalinga Lancers ahead in the 13th minute, but the side failed to build on the early momentum in their opening Hockey India League match as UP Rudras scored thrice at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Monday, December 30. Gonzalez struck home following a mesmeric run…
Smriti Mandhana’s Magical 2024: A Year of Batting Mastery and Leadership
Smriti Mandhana, the elegant left-handed opening batter from India, has had a sensational 2024, showcasing her prowess and solidifying her position as one of the premier batters in women’s cricket. Her performance throughout the year has been nothing short of spectacular. Let’s take a look at her remarkable achievements throughout 2024. ODI Brilliance: Mandhana’s year…
67th National Shooting Championship 2024: Key Highlights and Results
After the remarkable performance by the Indian shooting contingent at the Paris Olympics, Indian shooters are back at the shooting range in the 67th national shooting championships. Paris Olympics medallists Sarbjot Singh and Swapnil Kusale are among the notable participants. The star of the championship, who surprised everyone, was Suruchi. The Haryana teenager dominated the…
India gets a World Athletics event after 20 years!
Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and its president, Adille Sumariwalla have achieved a coup of sorts by bringing a World Athletics (previously IAAF) event to India after a gap of 20 years. India last hosted an IAAF event in 2004- the World Half-marathon Championships in Delhi. Since then, India has hosted the Commonwealth Games in…
Raghu and Sihag Reign Supreme at 2024 Senior National Badminton Championships
The 86th Senior National Badminton Championships in Bengaluru witnessed Karnataka’s M Raghu and Haryana’s Devika Sihag emerge victorious in the men’s and women’s singles categories. Raghu’s triumph was particularly dramatic, as he saved three championship points to defeat Mithun Manjunath 14-21, 21-14, 24-22 in a thrilling final. Raghu’s Road to Victory Raghu, who had earlier…
Raiza Dhillon’s Nationals Performance Redefines Excellence, Sets New Benchmark
In the chilly, fog-draped atmosphere of the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, the 67th National Shooting Championship witnessed a stellar performance from Raiza that illuminated the day. Olympian Raiza Dhillon delivered a breathtaking display of skill and precision in the women’s skeet event, breaking records and capturing the nation’s attention. Raiza’s phenomenal score of 122…
Payal Shines At Asian Youth and Junior Championships As India Grabs 33 Medals
India delivered an exceptional performance at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships, held in Doha, Qatar, from December 19 to December 25, 2024. Payal wins 5 medals Despite not winning any gold medals in the junior category, the Indian contingent showcased remarkable talent and resilience, securing a total of 33 medals across both categories….
Hockey India League 2024-25: Full Fixtures & Schedule
After a long seven-year wait, the much-anticipated Hockey India League (HIL) is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever! Set to kick off on December 28, 2024, the league promises a thrilling ride of non-stop hockey action as top Indian and international talents battle for supremacy. The season opener will witness Delhi SG Pipers…
Anahat Singh: 2024’s Squash Star, Set to Shine Brighter in 2025
Anahat Singh, India’s squash prodigy and Asian Games medalist, has had an extraordinary 2024, capturing nine PSA Challenger Tour titles and establishing herself as a formidable force in the sport. Currently ranked 82 in the world, Anahat Singh is poised for even greater achievements in 2025. Adding to her accolades, she has also been nominated…
