Ayush Shetty Stuns Srikanth Kidambi to Enter Taipei Open Quarterfinals; Unnati Hooda Joins the Party Indian badminton saw a youth revolution unfold at the 2025 Yonex Taipei Open Super 300, as two of the country’s brightest young talents—Ayush Shetty and Unnati Hooda—booked their places in the quarterfinals with standout performances on Thursday. Ayush Shetty Topples…
The Indian Women Football Team is set to take on a formidable Uzbekistan side in two high-stakes international friendlies at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru. These matches, scheduled for May 30 and June 3, 2025, are part of India’s build-up to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers and will offer the…
As the countdown begins for the World Athletics Relays 2025, set for May 10–11 in Guangzhou, China, the Indian contingent finds itself in a unique position — one that combines fresh potential, big-stage ambition, and a field that’s more open than ever. With traditional powerhouses skipping this edition, and several new nations stepping in, India’s…
Ayush Shetty Stuns World No.13 Lee Chia Hao, Sets Up All-Indian Clash with Srikanth at Taipei Open 2025 The Yonex Taipei Open 2025 has already delivered a headline moment for Indian badminton fans, as 19-year-old Ayush Shetty produced the upset of the tournament by knocking out home favorite and World No.13 Lee Chia Hao in…
The Indian football national team has entered a crucial phase of its 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification journey. With a vital away fixture against Hong Kong looming on June 10, head coach Manolo Márquez has named a 28-member probables squad for a training camp starting May 18 in Kolkata. While the list includes a few…
India’s compound archery contingent delivered a commanding performance at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, with both the men’s and women’s teams booking their places in the finals. In a significant achievement, both teams will face Mexico in their respective gold medal matches scheduled for May 10. This result continues India’s strong season…
Sreeja Akula, once hailed as the rising star of Indian table tennis, finds herself navigating a challenging phase in 2025. After a stellar 2024 season that saw her climb to a career-high world ranking of 21 and become India’s top-ranked female paddler, Akula’s recent performances have not mirrored her previous successes. A Remarkable 2024 The…
With determination in their eyes and the tricolour stitched to their judogi, 18 young Indian judokas stepped onto the tatami at the 2025 Asian Judo Championships, held at the MCC Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. From April 25 to 27, the event brought together 289 athletes from 29 nations, all chasing glory on one of Asia’s…
The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 is set to be a landmark event in global youth football, with the tournament expanding to an unprecedented 48 teams for the first time. Scheduled to take place later this year in Qatar, the event marks the beginning of an annual cycle for the competition, with the Gulf…
India’s rising stars in weightlifting have made a promising start at the 2025 IWF World Youth and Junior Championships in Lima, Peru, collecting three bronze medals in the early events of the competition. The standout performer was 17-year-old Parv Chaudhary, who delivered a national-record-breaking performance in the highly competitive Men’s 96kg (Youth) category. Bronze and…
In a stunning display of talent and composure, 17-year-old Indian tennis prodigy Manas Dhamne achieved the most significant victory of his burgeoning career by defeating former World No. 16 and 2018 French Open semifinalist Marco Cecchinato in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4. This remarkable win occurred during the first round of qualifying at the ATP Challenger…
After a string of hard-fought but frustrating results, the India women hockey team signed off their tour of Australia with a confidence-boosting 1-0 victory over the hosts in Perth. The win, which came in the final match of the series, was India’s only triumph of the tour and served as a fitting reward for the…
India’s young table tennis stars Ankur Bhattacharjee and Abhinandh Pradhivadhi delivered a standout performance to clinch the U-19 Boys’ Doubles title at the WTT Youth Star Contender Bangkok 2025. In a tightly contested final held in the Thai capital, the Indian pair defeated South Korea’s Lee Jungmok and Choi Jiwook 3-1 (11-8, 8-11, 11-8, 11-7)…
Team India is all set to participate in the Shanghai Archery World Cup which is the Stage 2 for the year. The Indian archery contingent had wrapped up Stage 1 of the 2025 Archery World Cup with a commendable four-medal haul, signalling steady progress and depth across categories. Competing against the best in the world,…
The draw for the World Table Tennis Championships Finals 2025 in Doha has been released, and Indian paddlers will have their task cut out across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events. With a blend of experienced campaigners and emerging talent, India has entered 14 athletes in various draws. Notably, there are no Indian seeds in…
The 100m sprint remains the gold standard of speed in athletics, a discipline where every hundredth of a second counts. In Indian track and field, the list of the fastest sprinters over this distance reflects a blend of past legacy and emerging talent, but also underlines the gap that remains at the continental and global…
Here is a comprehensive week-wise breakdown of the India sports schedule May 2025, covering key international and domestic events across Olympic and para sports. This summary ensures fans stay informed of India’s sporting representation around the globe. Week 1 (May 1–4): A High-Octane Start Across Continents India begins May with a busy schedule across sports:…
The Indian senior men’s national football team is set to take on Thailand in a FIFA Friendly on June 4, 2025, at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand. The fixture comes at a pivotal time for the Blue Tigers, serving as a vital preparatory match ahead of their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final…
The stage is set for the SAFF U19 Championship 2025, and India U19 head coach Bibiano Fernandes has named a strong 23-member squad to lead the charge. This year’s competition will follow a group stage format, not a round-robin. India have been drawn into Group B, alongside Sri Lanka and Nepal, while Group A features…
New Era, New Record as India has a New 4×100 Relay national record It took 15 years, but on a bright day in Chandigarh at the 2nd Indian Open Relay Competition 2025, history was rewritten. The Reliance quartet of Gurindervir Singh, Animesh Kujur, Manikanta Hoblidhar, and Amlan Borgohain blazed through the track in 38.69 seconds,…
The inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic is set to take place on May 24, 2025, at the iconic Sri Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. This premier javelin-only competition, part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold level, promises to be a landmark event in Indian athletics, bringing together some of the world’s top javelin…
India’s campaign at the TotalEnergies BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2025 came to a premature end after a 1-4 loss to powerhouse Indonesia in their second Group D tie in Chengdu. Despite glimpses of promise — most notably from Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto, and a spirited fight from the young men’s doubles pair of Hariharan…
The I-League 2024-25 season, which concluded weeks ago, was supposed to be a celebration of Indian football’s second-tier league. Instead, the season has spiralled into a chaotic mess of legal battles, administrative blunders, and international embarrassment, with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) at the center of the storm. The All India Football Federation (AIFF)…
In a sensational breakthrough, Manush & Diya etched their names into Indian table tennis history by winning the WTT Contender Tunis 2025 Mixed Doubles title. They became only the second Indian Mixed Doubles pair ever to lift a WTT Contender trophy, and this victory also marks India’s first international title of 2025! The Indian duo…
The 2025 Diamond League season got underway with a thrilling start at the Xiamen Diamond League meet in China, where Ethiopia’s Samuel Firewu shocked the field by defeating reigning Olympic and World Champion Soufiane El Bakkali in the men’s 3000m steeplechase as Avinash Sable finished 13th Firewu, just 20 years old, delivered the performance of…
In an intense opening clash of the Australia tour, the Indian Women’s Hockey Team fell 3-5 to the Australian A side in a thrilling contest in first hockey friendly. Despite the final result, the Indian team showed plenty of fighting spirit and signs of improvement, raising hopes for a stronger performance in the next match….
ANMOL KHARB : AN ORDINARY SHUTTLER OR THE FUTURE Indian women’s singles category still searching for the answer – “ who after Saina and Sindhu ? ” 18th feb 2024 – Social media was on a deluge, praising a newcomer the hero of historic gold medal at 2024 Asian Badminton Women’s Team championship. Anmol Kharb…
Mixed Doubles Shine, Singles Stutter : India’s Rollercoaster at WTT Contender Tunis with Diya Chitale defeating Manika Batra The WTT Contender Tunis turned out to be a bittersweet campaign for the Indian table tennis contingent, with early exits in singles but impressive runs in mixed doubles. While veterans faltered in the opening rounds, a younger…
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has unveiled a formidable squad for the Asian Athletics Championships 2025, scheduled to be held in May. After a memorable outing at the last edition, where India bagged 6 gold, 12 silver, and 9 bronze medals, the country will look to better its tally with a blend of experienced…
The 2025 Federation Cup in Kochi will go down as one of the most memorable editions in recent Indian athletics history. From long-standing meet records falling to national records being shattered, the event served as a spectacular showcase of talent, resilience, and ambition. With athletes aiming for qualification to the Asian Athletics Championships and beyond,…
WTT Contender Tunisia Indian Paddlers Shine in Group Stage Qualifiers By IndiaSportsHub Table Tennis Expert Only Group Winners Progress to the Main Draw – Day Two Holds Crucial Clashes The Indian table tennis contingent made a strong statement on Day 1 of the WTT Contender Tunisia qualifiers, where the battle to reach the main draw…
Rising Stars, Record Breakers & Asian Dreams: Highlights from the 28th Federation Cup 2025 The 28th Federation Cup in Kochi provided a thrilling showcase of India’s brightest athletic talents, with national records, personal bests, and Asian Athletics Championship (AAC) qualifications dominating the headlines. From the poles to the hurdles, from sprints to jumps, the country’s…
At a venue steeped in history and bathed in blistering heat, the Maharaja’s College Stadium in Kochi witnessed an unforgettable moment—23-year-old Pranav Pramod from Maharashtra stormed to gold in the men’s 100m final at the 28th Federation Cup. In a race dominated by big names and backed athletes, it was the unheralded sprinter, self-funded and…
The Indian cycling contingent delivered a powerful opening statement at the 2025 Hong Kong International Track Cup, held from April 19–21. With over 150 elite cyclists from around the world competing, India’s sprint squad stepped up in style—clinching medals and setting the stage for what could be a landmark season in the lead-up to Asian…
Indian tennis’ rising star Manas Dhamne is set for the biggest challenge of his young career as he enters the qualifying draw of the prestigious ATP 1000 Mutua Madrid Open, held on clay courts in Spain. The tournament, scheduled from April 21 to 27, 2025, marks Dhamne’s debut in a Masters-level event and showcases his…
In a massive blow to India’s Sudirman Cup 2025 campaign, top men’s doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have been ruled out due to illness, as confirmed by the Badminton Association of India (BAI). The tournament, slated to be held in Xiamen, China from April 27 to May 4, has now become an uphill…
The countdown to one of Indian athletics’ most significant events has officially begun! On May 24, 2025, Neeraj Chopra, India’s golden boy of javelin, will bring his iconic event home, hosting the Neeraj Chopra Classic at the historic Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. This will mark the first-ever World Athletics Category ‘A’ meet to be…
The Senior National Fed Cup 2025 Athletics Championship is set to commence tomorrow, April 21, at the Maharaja’s College Ground in Kochi, Kerala. This pivotal four-day event will feature 38 finals and serves as the primary selection trial for the upcoming Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea, scheduled from May 27. Athletes will vie not…
The 2025 Asian Judo Championships are set to ignite the MCC Hall in Bangkok, Thailand from April 24 to 28, with over 295 competitors from 30 countries ready to battle for continental supremacy. This year’s edition, part of the IJF World Tour, promises high-octane action across five days, concluding with the much-anticipated Mixed Team event…
In what will go down as one of the most memorable 10m Air Rifle finals in recent ISSF World Cup history, Arjun Babuta delivered a performance full of grit, composure, and class — eventually clinching the silver medal in Lima, Peru. Facing off against a high-octane field featuring seven nations, multiple Olympians, and the reigning…
In the glittering world of athletics, performances often speak louder than words but some stories demand to be told—of resilience, of courage, and of raw, unrelenting ambition. Lokesh Sathyanathan’s name now shines brightly among India’s elite long jumpers, and his recent lifetime best of 8.14m marks not just a personal high but a momentous leap…
India sends a full strength squad to WTT Contender Tunisia Dates: April 22–27, 2025 Location: Tunis, Tunisia Event: WTT Contender Series Indian Squad Size: 18 Players India is sending a strong and dynamic contingent to the WTT Contender Tunisia 2025, part of the prestigious World Table Tennis calendar. With a blend of youth and experience…
The Kalinga Super Cup 2025 marks the revival of one of Indian football’s most dynamic domestic knockout tournaments. Set against the passionate backdrop of Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium, this edition brings together India’s top 15 football clubs in a battle not just for silverware, but for continental qualification. The stakes? A direct playoff spot in the…
India Shines with 11 Medals at Asian U18 Athletics Championships 2025 — Himanshu Leads the Charge with GOLD! Dammam, Saudi Arabia — Team India wrapped up their campaign at the 6th Asian U18 Athletics Championships with a total of 11 medals (1 Gold, 5 Silver, 5 Bronze), finishing 8th in the overall standings and leaving…
India’s Rising Stars Soar in Latest BWF Rankings Update The latest BWF rankings update has brought a wave of excitement for Indian badminton fans, with multiple Indian shuttlers making notable gains across all categories. From seasoned contenders to dynamic new duos, this week’s biggest movers tell a compelling story of a sport on the rise…
At just 18 years old, Suruchi Phogat is rewriting the script for Indian shooting. With nerves of steel, unshakable focus, and an effortless rhythm on the shooting line, the young pistol shooter has emerged as the brightest new face on the global circuit. Over the last two ISSF World Cup events — Buenos Aires and…
In a powerful statement to kick off the 2025 season, India’s javelin icon Neeraj Chopra returned to competition with a gold medal performance at the Potch Invitational Track event in Potchefstroom, South Africa—a World Athletics Continental Tour Challenger meet. The reigning World Champion and Tokyo Olympic silver medallist hurled the spear to a best mark…
At the ongoing 6th Asian U-18 Athletics Championships in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, India’s next generation of athletics stars have shown immense grit, promise, and potential on the continental stage. With four medals—two silvers and two bronzes—India has made a strong mark in this youth competition, setting the tone for the future of Indian track and…
The IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis UTT Season 6 auction witnessed strategic moves and intense bidding wars as franchises assembled their squads for the upcoming season, scheduled from May 29 to June 15 at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad. Chennai Lions Make a Statement with Fan Siqi Chennai Lions, the 2019 UTT champions, made headlines by…
The Indian pistol shooting contingent lit up Lima with a dazzling performance as 18-year-old Suruchi Singh Phogat clinched her second gold medal in as many World Cups, winning the women’s 10m air pistol final with a stellar score of 243.6. In a moment that will be remembered in Indian shooting history, she was joined on…
