The WTT Champions Incheon 2025 is set to be an intense battleground for India’s top paddlers, Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula, as they face stiff competition in the first round from higher-ranked Chinese players. Manika Batra, India’s No. 1 women’s singles player, will take on World No. 12 Qian Tianyi, while Sreeja Akula faces an…
The 2025 ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires, Argentina, marks the beginning of a crucial season for Indian shooters as they prepare to compete against the best in the world. With a strong 43-member squad, India has the largest delegation at the tournament, followed closely by China with 40 athletes. The event, scheduled to begin…
India’s remarkable journey at the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2025 came to an end in the quarterfinals, as they fell to a dominant New Zealand squad, 11-21. Despite the defeat, this campaign was a major breakthrough for Indian basketball, as the team reached the quarterfinal stage after 12 long years. The loss to New Zealand…
Indian table tennis took a giant leap forward as Manav Thakkar became the first Indian male player to reach the semifinals of a WTT Star Contender event. Competing in front of a passionate home crowd at WTT Star Contender Chennai, Thakkar’s dream run finally came to an end in the semifinals, where he lost 1-3…
Indian Tennis Shines on the Global Stage with Multiple Doubles Titles as Anirudh Chandrasekar and Adil win multiple Doubles titles. Indian tennis had a remarkable week on the doubles circuit, with Adil Kalyanpur, Anirudh Chandrasekar, and Prarthana Thombare making headlines with their stellar performances. From Ahmedabad to Girona and Antalya, Indian players, along with their…
Indian tennis has a new rising star, and his name is Aryan Shah. The 19-year-old sensation claimed the biggest title of his young career, winning the ITF $30,000 Ahmedabad singles tournament in dominant fashion. Shah, seeded fifth, stunned top seed Jay Clarke (ATP 298) in the final, cruising to a 6-1, 6-3 victory in front…
Indian athletics witnessed yet another historic moment as Gulveer Singh rewrote his own 10,000m national record (NR) at the 2025 Sound Running The TEN in California, USA. The 26-year-old distance runner clocked an astonishing 27:00.22 minutes, finishing sixth in the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver level meet. This performance not only cemented his status as…
Indian table tennis has witnessed a historic breakthrough as Manav Thakkar became the first-ever Indian men’s singles player to reach the semifinals of a WTT Star Contender event. The young Indian paddler stunned Olympic and World medalist Lim Jonghoon of Korea in an intense five-game thriller in the quarterfinals of the WTT Star Contender Chennai….
The FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2025 has reached its knockout stage, and on March 30, 2025, India’s men’s basketball team will face off against New Zealand in a highly anticipated quarter-final clash at Singapore’s OCBC Square. This matchup pits an Indian side riding a wave of unexpected success against a seasoned New Zealand squad known…
Indian table tennis is witnessing a new era of promise, and Manav Thakkar has just scripted a historic milestone. The young Indian paddler has become the first Indian male player to reach the quarterfinals of a WTT Star Contender event, achieving this remarkable feat at the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025. With his resilient and…
The crowd at the Prince Hamzah Hall in Amman, Jordan, held its breath. Manisha Bhanwala, the underdog in the 62kg women’s wrestling final at the Asian Championships, was trailing 2-7. On the mat stood Kim Ok Ju, a formidable North Korean opponent, fresh off a dominant win over Japan’s Nonoka Ozaki. Victory seemed a distant…
The 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship witnessed a historic moment for Indian wrestling as Manisha clinched India’s first gold medal in women’s wrestling in four years. Competing in the 65kg category, she delivered a stunning performance, defeating Kim Ok-Ju of North Korea 8-7 in a nail-biting final. This gold medal was not only India’s first…
Ahmedabad, March 29, 2025 – Indian tennis witnessed a thrilling day at the ITF M25 Ahmedabad as 17-year-old Kriish Tyagi continued his remarkable journey, securing a place in his first-ever professional singles semifinal. The young qualifier showed remarkable grit and determination, overcoming two-time national champion Siddharth Vishwakarma in a pulsating three-set battle, 7-6(5), 1-6, 6-4….
Achanta Sharath Kamal, the evergreen warrior of Indian table tennis, rolled back the years once again with a dominant win over tenth seed Nicholas Lum at the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025 Presented By IndianOil. His stellar performance headlined a strong showing for Indian paddlers, with Manav Thakkar, Snehit Suravajjula, and Krittwika Roy also making…
The Indian men’s 3×3 basketball team scripted history at the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2025, advancing to the quarterfinals for the first time since the tournament’s inaugural edition in 2013. India, ranked 67th in the world, delivered a sensational 21-18 victory over World No. 41 Chinese Taipei, securing their spot in the knockout stage. A…
The Indian Grand Prix 1 (IGP 1) 2025 at the SAI Center, Bengaluru, witnessed a historic day for Indian sprinting, with Gurindervir Singh rewriting the men’s 100m national record (NR) with a stunning 10.20s, surpassing Manikanta Hoblidhar’s previous mark of 10.23s. This performance not only cements Gurindervir’s status as India’s fastest man but also qualifies…
Ahmedabad, March 28, 2025 – Indian players put up a stellar performance in the second round of the M25 Ahmedabad ITF event, with five of them securing spots in the quarterfinals. The tournament, featuring rising talents from across the world, saw some thrilling matches and a few notable upsets, setting up an exciting last-eight stage….
The WTT Chennai Star Contender 2025 Presented By IndianOil kicked off with high-intensity action, upsets, and dominant performances from top paddlers. The biggest shock of the day came in the Men’s Singles draw, where former ITTF Youth World No. 1 Payas Jain upset seasoned Indian international Sathiyan Gnanasekaran 3-1 in the Round of 64. Meanwhile,…
India Shines at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 India’s campaign at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 in Amman, Jordan, saw a significant boost as the country’s wrestlers bagged three more medals on a dramatic day. Reetika Hooda clinched a silver medal in the 76kg category, while Mansi Lather (68kg) and Muskan (59kg) added two bronze…
The road to AFC Women Asian Cup 2026 is set for the Indian senior women’s national team, as they have been placed in Group B following the official draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on March 27, 2025. The Blue Tigresses will face Thailand (WR 47), Mongolia (WR 126), Timor-Leste (WR…
The Blue Cagers Have Arrived! What a performance at FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup In a historic performance, India’s men’s 3×3 basketball team pulled off a sensational upset by defeating the Philippines (WR 37) with a dominant 21-11 victory in the final match of the Qualifying Draw at the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2025. Ranked 67th…
Indian women’s wrestling team for the Asian wrestling championships at Amman is a mix of prodigies like Antim (53kg), Reetika (76kg), Mansi Lather (68kg) and Jyoti Berwal (73kg) and wrestlers making comebacks into the team like Ankush (50kg), Nishu (55kg) and Manisha (62kg). Japan has entered a really strong team with 7 world champions (former…
Indian athletics is set to kick off the 2024 season with a bang as the Indian Grand Prix-1 (IGP-1) takes center stage on March 28 at the SAI, NSSC, Bangalore. The first major competition of the year will see top Indian athletes vying for early-season momentum and national qualification marks. With World Athletics qualification in…
The Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 in Amman, Jordan, provided a stage for fierce competition among Asia’s elite Greco-Roman wrestlers. India emerged with two bronze medals in this discipline, with Nitesh Siwach (97kg) adding his name to the podium through a determined comeback in the repechage round, while Sumit Kumar (60kg) secured bronze previously. Despite some…
Singles’ top seeds Niagol, Divyanshi seal Main Draw spots after comfortable wins at WTT Star Contender Chennai Pairing up for Mixed Doubles, Asian Games medallist Ayhika Mukherjee and reigning three-time National Youth Champion Ankur Bhattacharjee sealed their place in the main draw of the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025 Presented By IndianOil, overcoming Anirban Ghosh…
Singapore, March 26, 2025 – The Indian men’s 3×3 basketball team delivered a dominant performance in the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup Qualification rounds, securing two massive victories over higher-ranked opponents. Led by the dynamic 20-year-old Harsh Dagar, India stunned South Korea 21-11 before steamrolling past Macau 21-6 in their second match of the day. With…
Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal showcased his trademark resilience and fighting spirit to defeat Croatia’s Duje Ajdukovic in the opening round of the ATP 125 Naples Challenger in Italy. Nagal, currently ranked World No. 139, overcame a slow start and a 1-4 deficit in the first set tiebreak to register a 7-6(6), 6-4 victory against…
The WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025 is set to take place from March 25 to 30, 2025, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, India. This prestigious event boasts a prize pool of $275,000 and features a robust draw of 48 Men’s Singles (MS), 48 Women’s Singles (WS), 16 Men’s Doubles (MD), 16 Women’s…
The clock is ticking. The scoreboard reads *540+ days* a staggering number that echoes through the hollow silence surrounding the Indian Men Volleyball Team. Since their last fiery clash against arch-rivals Pakistan at the Asian Games 2023, the team has vanished from the international stage. No spikes, no blocks, no thunderous serves. Just… radio silence….
If you are an Indian sports fan who does not follow cricket, the time following Paris 2024 has been a rough and dry period. Indian Wrestlers gear up for Asian Wrestling Championships Nothing much has happened; all the big guns are rejuvenating themselves. Badminton- the one sport that has been giving us something to cheer…
Indian wrestling’s Greco-Roman stalwart Sunil Kumar has once again etched his name in history by securing a bronze medal in the 87kg category at the 2025 Asian Wrestling Championships. With this victory, Sunil has now claimed an incredible fifth medal at the continental level, further solidifying his status as India’s best Greco-Roman wrestler in recent…
Indian tennis star Yuki Bhambri has been on a remarkable run in the ATP doubles circuit, and his latest achievement adds another feather to his cap. Partnering with Portugal’s Nuno Borges, Bhambri secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the prestigious Miami Open ATP Masters 1000, defeating the experienced duo of Jamie Murray (Great Britain)…
The Indian men’s football team’s 0-0 draw against Bangladesh in Shillong was more than just a disappointing result—it was an alarming indication of stagnation. Ranked 125th in the world, India was expected to dominate and secure three points against a Bangladesh side languishing at 185th. Instead, the game exposed glaring deficiencies in creativity, tactical awareness,…
The highly anticipated FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2025 is set to take place in Singapore from March 26-30, 2025. As one of the most electrifying basketball events in the continent, the tournament will feature Asia’s best 3×3 teams competing for supremacy. India’s men’s and women’s teams will be looking to make a strong impact, aiming…
The India vs Bangladesh rivalry is set to ignite once again as the two South Asian nations face off in a crucial AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier on March 25. With only the group winners securing a spot in the final tournament in Saudi Arabia, every match is a do-or-die encounter. India, ranked 126th in…
The WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025 is set to bring elite table tennis action to India for the first time, with the tournament scheduled from March 25 to 30 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. This marks the 14th edition of the prestigious event, featuring some of the world’s top-ranked players battling for a $270,000…
Kerala’s Manu T S delivered a sensational performance at the Indian Open 400m Championships, clocking a lifetime best of 46.51s in the men’s 400m final to claim the gold medal. In a fiercely contested race, Jay Kumar (46.93s) and Tushar Manna (47.00s) secured silver and bronze, respectively. Manu’s victory wasn’t just about the final—he had…
In a thrilling encounter at the ATP Masters 1000 Miami Open 2025, Yuki Bhambri and his Portuguese partner Nuno Borges delivered a masterclass in doubles tennis. They edged out the experienced pairing of Rohan Bopanna and Ivan Dodig by a score of 6-4, 3-6, 10-7 to advance to the second round. This pivotal win propels…
Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak added another feather to her cap by securing a bronze medal in the women’s vault final at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup 2025 in Antalya, Turkey. The 29-year-old Olympian delivered an impressive performance, scoring 13.417 to finish third behind Jayla Hang (13.667) and Claire Pease (13.567) from the USA….
In a thrilling display of resilience and skill, India’s men’s basketball team secured its spot in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 with a hard-fought 81-77 victory over Bahrain in the final qualification round. The win, achieved at Khalifa Sports City, marked India’s 11th consecutive appearance in the tournament, reinforcing its standing in Asian basketball. This…
Indian triple jumper Abdulla Aboobacker kicked off the 2025 season in spectacular fashion, clinching the gold medal at the Indian Open Jumps Competition with a stunning 17.19m leap. The 4th Indian Open Jumps Competition 2025 witnessed a series of record-breaking and inspiring performances, with Abdulla Aboobacker clinching gold in men’s triple jump, Dev Meena soaring…
Indian race walker Priyanka Goswami has etched her name in the history books by setting a new national record in the women’s 35km race walk. By clocking 2:56:34 at the 44th Dudinska 50, a prestigious World Athletics Race Walking Tour Gold meet held in Slovakia. This performance eclipses the previous record of 2:57:54—held by Manju…
The Indian Open Throws Competition 2025 in Navi Mumbai saw some spectacular performances, record-breaking feats, and surprising setbacks. From Annu Rani’s dominant return to Ujjawal Choudhary’s national record, the event delivered high drama and excitement. Annu Rani Starts Strong with Gold in Women’s Javelin India’s national record holder Annu Rani made a stellar start to…
India’s women’s doubles duo Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand continued their impressive run at the Swiss Open 2025 Super 300 tournament Securing a straight-games victory over Hong Kong’s Yeung Nga Ting and Yeung Pui Lam to book their place in the semifinals. The Indian pair delivered a dominant performance, winning 21-18, 21-14 in just under…
India took a giant leap toward securing a spot in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 with a commanding 97-77 victory over Iraq in the Asian Cup Qualifier Round 2 opener at Khalifa Sports City. Displaying excellent shooting and teamwork, the Indian men’s basketball team seized control after a competitive first quarter and never looked back….
Women National boxing Championship Opens in Style as IOA President PT Usha, Olympic Medalist Vijender Singh, Nikhat Zareen and multiple other sporting icons light up the arena Reigning Light fly (48-50kg) champion Anamika Hooda began her title defense at the 8th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championship 2025 by knocking out Sikkim’s Prava Gajneer in Round…
India has long struggled to make a significant impact on the global football stage. One of the key challenges has been the limited pool of top-level players available for international selection. However, in recent years, there has been increasing discussion about overseas players of Indian origin who could potentially represent India if the rules permitted…
Indian gymnastics received a major boost as Pranati Nayak, the ace gymnast from Odisha, secured her place in the Vault Final at the FIG Antalya World Cup 2025. Finishing third in the qualification round with a score of 13.317, Pranati displayed her exceptional skill and consistency against a competitive field of international gymnasts. A Historic…
India has officially submitted its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Ahmedabad, marking a significant step toward its larger ambition of securing the 2036 Olympics. If successful, it will be the second time India hosts the CWG, with the last edition being held in Delhi in 2010. However, the bid has sparked…
In what is undoubtedly the biggest upset of the YONEX Swiss Open 2025 so far, India’s Sankar Subramanian produced a sensational performance to knock out World No. 2 Anders Antonsen of Denmark. The Junior World Championship silver medalist defeated the Danish star in three games 18-21, 21-12, 21-5 to book his place in the quarterfinals…
