Shirvalli Bhamidipaty, Arunkumar Lakshmi Prabha shine at W15 Mysuru Open 2024
The recently concluded ITF Women’s World Tennis Tour W15 tournament at Mysuru featured all the emerging talents in India. Shrivalli Bhamidipaty & Arunkumar Lakshmi Prabha were the bright spots among them along with solid performances from Riya Bhatia & Smriti Bhasin. India’s number 3 ranked player & the top seed, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty lost a close…
ISSF world cup finals 2024, New Delhi- A bittersweet ending to a year that promised so much and gave us some highs
After a hectic year with the Olympics, many Olympic qualification tournaments (+ trials to select a team for the Olympics) and 3 ISSF world cups across the shooting world (Cairo, Rabat, Baku, Lonato and Munich), we have finally arrived at the final ISSF tournament of 2024- the ISSF shooting world cup finals. New Delhi is…
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank on-boards Mary Kom and Sunil Chhetri as Brand Ambassadors
Mary Kom’s legacy as a trailblazer in Indian Women’s Boxing and Sunil Chhetri’s leadership in Indian Football make them aspirational figures. Their humility, perseverance, and ability to connect with people from all walks of life positions them as relatable and trustworthy ambassadors for a brand like Utkarsh SFB, which caters to a diverse audience. Utkarsh…
Breaking Through the Slump: Sumit Nagal’s Fight for Form and For
Sumit Nagal’s recent form has been a rough patch, marked by a string of early exits since the Cincinnati Masters. Adding to his struggles, injuries have plagued him, forcing him to miss crucial Davis Cup ties. The ongoing physical setbacks have cast a shadow over what had initially promised to be a strong season for…
India Clinches Double Podium at the Equestrian (AEF Cup CSIY-B)
India’s Avik Bhatia secures Silver medal and Surya finishes with Double Silver The AEF Cup CSIY-B, returning to India after 14 years, featured top riders from 11 nations showcasing their skills at Bengaluru’s state-of-the-art Surge Stable from October 11 to 13. India celebrated a double podium finish in the overall standings at the AEF Cup…
Heroic Sandhu Saves the Day: Blue Tigers Hold Vietnam to a 1-1 Draw
In a highly anticipated international friendly, India faced off against Vietnam at a packed Thien Truong Stadium. Under the guidance of new coach Manolo Márquez, the Blue Tigers were eager to break their two-match goalless streak. Márquez opted for a 4-3-2-1 formation, with Farukh Choudhary making a notable return to the national team after three…
Sultan Johar Cup Squad Announced As Sreejesh Join as Coach
On the 6th of October, Hockey India announced the 18-member Indian junior men’s hockey team who are set to participate in the 12th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia. The Wall of India and the goalkeeping icon PR Sreejesh will lead the team as their head coach in Malaysia, with defender Amir…
Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25: Teams, Owners, and the Return of Indian Hockey
The Hockey India League (HIL) is making a much-anticipated comeback in December 2024 after a seven-year hiatus, and this revamped edition promises excitement for hockey fans. Starting on December 28, 2024, the league will feature both men’s and women’s teams for the first time, marking a significant development in Indian hockey. The men’s and women’s…
India’s Journey in the Women’s T20 World Cup: A Mixed Start
India’s campaign in the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has had its share of highs and lows. In their opening game against New Zealand, the team faced a disappointing 58-run defeat. New Zealand posted 160/4, with Sophie Devine starring (57* off 36). India’s response fell short, being bowled out for 102, with top players…
Wanda Diamond League announces calendar and disciplines for 2025
As in previous years, the 2025 Wanda Diamond League will see the world’s biggest stars compete across four different continents at 14 of the sport’s most prestigious one-day meetings, with the most successful qualifying for the two-day Wanda Diamond League Final in Zurich. The Road to the Final will begin in Xiamen on April 26th…
SFA Championships Delhi 2024: India No.2 U-11 Squash Player Reaches Semi-Final on Day 1
New Delhi, 5 October 2024 – The SFA Championship Delhi kicked off with an exciting first day, highlighted by the impressive performance of U-11 India No. 2 squash player, Vihaan Chandhok. The U-11 Asia no.5 player impressed everyone by reaching the semi-finals, setting the stage for a thrilling competition. Alongside squash, badminton and skating were also…
2024 Asian Youth Archery C’ship: Vaishnavi Pawar shines as Indian women’s team win silver medal in recurve U-18 event
New Delhi, October 5, 2024: Rising Indian archer Vaishnavi Pawar, supported by Punit Balan Group, impressed with her brilliant performance as the Indian team clinched the silver medal in the recurve U-18 women’s team category at the 2024 Asian Youth Archery Championship in Taipei City, Chinese Taipei. Vaishnavi generally took the first shot for the three-member…
Vietnam Tri-Nation Friendly: Marquez’s Top 26 Picks Announced
The Indian senior men’s football team head coach, Manolo Márquez,on Monday, announced a 26 member probables list for the Tri-Nation friendly tournament to be held in Vietnam during the October FIFA International Match Window. The Blue Tigers are set to take on hosts Vietnam on October 9, followed by Lebanon on October 12, at Thiên…
29th Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship begins. VISHNU & VAIDEHEE make winning start
The Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship is one of India’s most prestigious and long-standing tennis tournaments, organized by the All India Tennis Association (AITA). It serves as the premier national championship for Indian tennis players, providing a platform for both senior and junior players to showcase their talent. The event is sponsored by Fenesta, a…
Nagal All Set For Shanghai Masters Debut
Sumit Nagal is all set to make his ATP Rolex Shanghai Masters debut on October 2, 2024, at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena in Shanghai. This is a hard-court tennis tournament. Nagal face China’s Wu Yibing in the first round of 128. Wu Yibing is currently ranked 96th in the ATP rankings, while Nagal…
Indian Shooters Shine on Day 1 of ISSF Junior World Championship 2024
Two Team Golds and Kanak’s Individual Bronze Propel India to the Top of the Medal Tally The Indian shooting contingent made an impressive start to their campaign at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2024 in Lima, Peru, securing two team golds and an individual bronze medal on the first day of competition. With these stellar…
Minutes too late, Umesh Choudhary misses out on medal glory
In a heartbreaking turn of events at the ongoing ISSF Junior World Championship, Lima, Umesh Choudhary’s hopes for a podium finish were dashed after he was docked two crucial points for “reporting late by 10 minutes.” The penalty had a devastating impact on his overall standings, effectively sabotaging what could have been a potential medal-winning…
BAI to reward Paris Paralympics 2024 medalists with Rs 50 lakhs
Indian para-shuttlers made Paralympic Games history by securing five medals New Delhi, September 24, 2024: Hon’ble Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, President of Badminton Association of India (BAI) and Chief Minister of Assam, announced that BAI will honour the Paris Paralympics 2024 medalists for their outstanding efforts that scripted history with a combined reward of INR 50 lakh….
U Mumba Gear Up For Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 with 40-day Intensive Training Camp in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, September 20, 2024: With an aim to build on the formidable squad built at the Auction for Pro Kabaddi League Season 11, U Mumba has initiated an intensive 40-day training camp at the Wyndham Hotel and Club O7 in Ahmedabad. This camp will bring together all 21 players, blending youthful talent with the seasoned…
India Win The Asian Champions Trophy in Hockey For The Fifth Time
India were the hot favourites to win the Asian Championships 2024. But the major surprise of the tournament was the unexpected finalist China, who made it to the final after defeating Pakistan in the semis. The hot favourites ultimately retained their Asian Champions Trophy crown with a 1-0 win over the lowest-ranked team in the…
Sharath and Manika to spearhead Team India in Astana
New Delhi, September 4: The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) has officially announced today the selection of the Indian team for the upcoming 27th Asian Table Tennis Championships, scheduled to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan. This prestigious event, set to take place from October 7 to 13, will witness the participation of the continent’s top table…
Exciting Indian Talent To Face The World at U20 World Athletics Championships in Lima Peru
Aside from being Olympic champions, what do Letsile Tebogo, Neeraj Chopra, Faith Kipyegon, Usain Bolt, and Armand Duplantis have in common? They all first rose to prominence at the World Athletics U20 Championships. The biennial junior competition is often the first global stage for many talents who could go on to become track & field’s…
Teen Sensation Manas Dhamne Upsets No. 1 Seed in Romania
With the Olympics fever over and the discussions already begun about the next generation of talented athletes, Manas Dhamne is making significant strides in the tennis court. The 16-year-old caused a major upset by defeating the home favourite and No.1 seed Ionel Nicholas David of Romania at the ongoing ITF Romania F13 to advance to…
Qualification day in Archery heralds a glorious start to India’s Paris 2024 campaign
Even though the activity has been part of human civilisation since the stone age and is an integral part of Indian mythology, archery in India is still thought of as some medieval pastime. Archery in the modern Olympics has been a sport which has not had a smooth ride. The shooting of targets with 10…
Paris Olympics 2024 Boxing Draws of Indian Participants
As we know, the craze of the Paris Olympics 2024 is waving high in the air. People are eagerly waiting to see their favourite athletes in action. When I say action, it resembles one of the most highlighted sports, “Boxing”. It was included in the Olympics in 1904 and since then, it has given a…
Indian TableTennis Players, Draws & Schedule at Paris 2024
The Challenge of Indian Table Tennis players at Paris 2024 are serious and realistic this time than never before. Indian Table Tennis has never looked in such a commanding position in the past. The results of our players in the last few years have raised expectations among TT fans around the country. A total of…
Who Can Win Medal for India at Paris | The Ten Challengers
No points for guessing the first one 1. Neeraj Chopra – Athletics – M Javelin Neeraj Chopra goes to Paris as the defending Olympic champion and reigning World Champion. He has followed up his brilliant performance in Tokyo with incredible consistency, maintaining an ongoing streak of 23 podium finishes in a row, most being wins….
Ashwini Ponnappa Going for Third Olympics after missing Tokyo
Ashwini Ponnappa Machimanda is a renowned name in the badminton world. She is one of the finest women’s doubles players India has ever had. She also excels in mixed doubles. She made a big name for herself at a time when nobody focused on badminton doubles, with everyone’s primarily attention was on singles. How she…
India’s Badminton Blitz: A Deep Dive into Olympic Training
India’s badminton players are sharpening their rackets and setting their sights on the podium at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Let’s delve deeper into their training journeys: PV Sindhu: A Champion’s Quest for Gold ● A Team Effort: Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu isn’t going it alone. In Germany, she’s surrounded by a powerhouse support team….
Neeraj Needs No Introduction, is All Set for Paris Olympics
The story for me, starts on a Saturday evening in July 2016. Bydgoszcz? Where in the world is Bydgoszcz? Pronounced Big-Dosh-Cha. There was news coming in that an 18-year-old teenager from Panipat, Haryana had broken the junior world record in men’s Javelin at Bydgoszcz, Poland. By then I had been following sports for almost two…
Rowing with Resolve: The Balraj Panwar Story
On April 21, 2024, in the waters of Chungju, South Korea, history was made as Balraj Panwar powered his way to secure India’s first quota in rowing for the Paris Olympics, by finishing third in the Men’s Single Sculls event at the Asian and Oceanian Rowing Olympic Qualification Regatta. The event is set to take…
From Humble Beginnings to the Olympics: Jyothi Yarraji’s Hurdles to Glory
Jyothi Yarraji is poised to etch her name in Indian sporting history. The 24-year-old athlete from Andhra Pradesh is set to become the first Indian woman to compete in the 100m hurdles at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Her qualification for the Games is a testament to her unwavering dedication and hard work in the face…
From Tokyo Triumph to Paris Pursuit: Lovlina’s Medal Mission
As Lovlina Borgohain prepares for the Paris Olympics, the anticipation and excitement are palpable. Her bronze medal from the Tokyo Olympics has solidified her place among India’s elite boxers. Hailing from Baramukhia village in Assam, Lovlina has paved her journey with multiple medals and commendable achievements to become a familiar name in a country with…
Manu Bhaker Looking To Complete Unfinished Business In Paris 2024
Manu Bhaker heads to her second Olympics in Paris as the leading Pistol shooter in the Indian squad. She is set to represent India in the 10m Air Pistol, 25m Pistol, and the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team events for the second Olympics in succession after Tokyo 2020. Manu is the only Indian athlete (in…
Just Inches Away from Paris, Shaili Singh Sets Sight at Next Challenge
India’s young talent in the women’s long jump, Shaili Singh, finished 2nd at the Interstates at the end of June with a jump of 6.59m. It was a stronger performance than she had managed thus far in the season, but left her falling agonisingly short of Olympic qualification. It brought an end to a hectic…
Sindhu Aiming at a Third Olympic Medal
PV Sindhu is one of India’s most successful and most decorated sportspersons. She has won medals at various tournaments such as Olympics and on the BWF circuit, including a gold at the 2019 World Championships. The 28 years old shuttler currently ranks 14th in women singles according to BWF World rankings. As age is passing…
SatChi Looking to Rule Paris Olympics 2024
The dynamic Indian badminton duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, affectionately known as “SatChi”, have solidified their status as top contenders in the badminton world. Finishing third in the Race to Paris rankings, they are now set to be seeded for the Paris Olympics, a testament to their consistent performance and determination. Olympic Qualification…
Parul Chaudhary: Breaking the Hurdles
With the Olympics around the corner, the Athletic Federation of India has recently announced a 28-member team that will represent India in track and field events. And in that list, there is only one name who will be representing India in two events, and that is Parul Chaudhary. She directly qualified for the 3000m steeplechase…
Sensational Sen looking to Rise at Paris Olympics
A young Indian Badminton player Lakshya Sen, has secured his spot for the Paris Olympics 2024. His years of hard work , patience, resilience and sheer determination lead him to clinched his Olympics spot. This will be Lakshya’s debut at Olympics. Over the years, he has been making his mark with his rise at international…
Amit Panghal Seeks to Rewrite His Olympic Story at Paris 2024
Amit Panghal will have one sole aim in his head when he steps into the ring at the Paris Olympics, and that is “Redemption”. But when he steps into that ring ,Panghal will not just be fighting for a medal; he will be fighting to reclaim his place among the world’s elite and to prove…
Avinash Sable | From National Records to Challenging the Best in World
Avinash Sable has become a stalwart of Indian athletics, consistently representing India on the big stage over the last 6 years. He will do so again at the Paris 2024 Olympics, in the Men’s 3000m Steeplechase. He will be one of few Indian athletes going to his 2nd Olympics. So the stage will feel familiar,…
Forty and Focused, Tarundeep Rai Aims for Unfinished Olympic Business
At 40 years old, Indian archer Tarundeep Rai is a testament to enduring excellence and unwavering dedication. He was born on February 22, 1984, in Namchi – a scenic high-altitude settlement of South Sikkim. Tarundeep Rai made his international debut aged 19 at the 2003 Asian archery championships in Myanmar. He won his maiden gold…
Srihari Nataraj Secures Universality Spot for Paris 2024 Olympics
Swimming federation of India has announced Srihari Natarajan along with Dhinidhi Desinghu will be representing India at the upcoming Paris Olympics via the Universality Quota. Universality Quota ensures representation of countries in the Olympic swimming event if their athletes haven’t achieved direct qualification standards. The final qualification deadline passed on June 23rd without any Indian…
A MIX OF YOUTH AND EXPERIENCE FORMS INDIA’S OLYMPIC HOCKEY TEAM 2024
Chief Coach Craig Fulton and Hockey India announced a 16-member squad for the Paris Olympics 2024, led by Harmanpreet Singh, with Hardik Singh serving as his deputy. This team features five debutants and a handful of seniors from the previous edition. Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and midfielder Manpreet Singh are set for their fourth Olympic appearance,…
Indian Football Women Team to play against Myanmar
The Indian Women’s football team will play two friendly matches against Myanmar in Yangon on July 9th & 12th, 2024 during the FIFA International window. It will be a good test for blue tigresses to show their skills against a higher ranked opponent. The recent performances of Blue Tigresses were quite mixed. They had played…
FIFA Rankings: India Slips Further, Drops to 124
On June 20th, 2024, FIFA released its latest rankings, revealing India’s drop to the 124th position, a decline of three spots from the previous ranking. This setback raises pressing questions about the current state and future prospects of Indian football. Entering 2024 ranked 102nd, the AFC Asian Cup held significant promise for India, not just…
Road to Paris 2024 qualification for Indian athletes in Track & Field
As I sit down to write this article, I realise Paris 2024 is just over a month away and a nervous energy grips me. The wait for the magical fortnight that comes every four years is finally going to be over. Tokyo 2020 was different. I knew Neeraj Chopra was good, but I would have been…
Indian Shuttlers ready for Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2024
Indian junior badminton team, led by senior national finalist Tanvi Sharma and a group of upcoming youngsters, is all set to challenge for a podium finish at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2024 to be played in Yogyakarta, Indonesia from June 28. The 18-member Indian squad, selected by the Badminton Association of India (BAI),…
EFI selects Anush Agarwalla as India’s representative for the Paris Olympics
The Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) has picked Anush Agarwalla to represent the country at the upcoming Paris Games in Dressage event after he pipped close contender Shruti Vora on better average after a careful evaluation of the recent performances of the contenders. It will be India’s first ever entry at the Dressage event at…
Triumphs and Challenges: India’s Archery Story at Antalya World Cup
The final stage of the Archery World Cup in Antalya has concluded, leaving behind a trail of extraordinary performances, a few disappointments, and a glimmer of hope. Indian archers clinched four medals in this stage (1 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze) and are second in the medal tally, behind the mighty South Koreans. Indian…
