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:
- Hockey: The women’s team tours Australia with matches on May 1, 2, and 4. A key preparation step as they eye big performances post-Paris.
- Cricket: The Women’s Tri-Series underway with India facing South Africa and Sri Lanka till May 11.
- Fencing: India competes in the Seoul Grand Prix, participating in both men’s and women’s sabre.
- Football: The Super Cup Final sees FC Goa vs Jamshedpur FC on May 3.
- Table Tennis: Promising paddlers compete at the WTT Youth Star Contender in Bangkok.
- Athletics: Spotlight on steeplechase as Avinash Sable will take part in the Shanghai Diamond League.
- Shooting: The ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Cyprus begins on May 3.
- Multi-Sports: The Khelo India Youth Games (May 4–15) commence in Bihar, fostering grassroots athleticism in India.
Week 2 (May 5–11): Peak Action with Big Names and Grassroots Stars
This week is packed with activity across para sports, chess, badminton, and archery:
- Chess: The FIDE Women’s Grand Prix continues in Austria, while the Asian Individual Championships also begin (May 6–16).
- Badminton: India sends top shuttlers to the Taipei Open (Super 300).
- Para Badminton: The Dubai Para Badminton International runs from May 6–11, with Indian para-athletes in contention.
- Archery: Stage 2 of the Archery World Cup kicks off in Shanghai.
- Golf: Indian women golfers play the Mizuho Americas Open (LPGA) and Aramco Korea Championships (LET).
- Tennis: The prestigious Rome Open (ATP 1000) begins on May 7, with Indian doubles hopes in focus.
- Weightlifting: Indians compete in the Asian Championships in Jiangshan (May 9–15).
- Football : SAFF U19 Championships is happening in India
- Squash : The best Indian Squash players are all set to compete at the world championships
Week 3 (May 10–17): From Relay Sprints to Ring Fights and Grandmasters
A multi-sport surge marks mid-May, with India participating in athletics, martial arts, sailing, and racket sports:
- Taekwondo: The Asian Cadet Championships (May 10–14) in Kuching see young martial artists in action.
- Sailing: India races in the ILCA World Championships (May 10–17).
- Athletics: The World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou (May 10–11) test India’s relay bench strength.
- Sepaktakraw: India joins the Asian Cup in Kuala Lumpur (May 10–18), a rare sport for Indian viewers.
- Basketball: The FIBA West Asia Super League resumes, with Tamil Nadu club participating in Lebanon.
- Para Table Tennis: The ITTF World Para Elite Championships in Lasko are live from May 12–16.
- Badminton: India’s elite play at the Thailand Open (Super 500).
- Baseball: Indian players participate in the West Asia Baseball Cup in Iran.
- Athletics: The Doha Diamond League (May 16) promises high-profile clashes with Neeraj Chopra returning to competition.
- Fencing: The Shanghai Grand Prix (Foil) from May 16–18 tests India’s technical skills.
Week 4 (May 16–24): Domestic Meets, Javelin Icons, and Clay Court Fever
This week features India’s biggest javelin event and preparations for the French Open:
- Golf: The Dutch Ladies Open (May 16–18) continues India’s LET season.
- Athletics: The Indian Grand Prix 2 in Thiruvananthapuram (May 17) is a domestic highlight.
- Table Tennis: The ITTF World Championships begin in Doha (May 17–25).
- Judo: The Benindrom European Open (May 17–18) offers Olympic qualification points.
- Tennis: Indian players gear up at the Hamburg Open (ATP 500) and Geneva Open (ATP 250).
- Shooting: Juniors head to Suhl for the ISSF Junior World Cup (May 19–27).
- Squash: The Irish Open (May 20–24) gives PSA points to rising stars.
- Badminton: Malaysia Masters (Super 500) is a big test for Olympic hopefuls.
- Athletics: The marquee Neeraj Chopra Classic on May 24 in Bengaluru—a Category A Javelin meet—is one of the most anticipated events.
- Fencing: The Men’s Sabre World Cup in Madrid runs from May 23–24.
- Athletics: The Diamond League in Rabat (May 25) follows soon after.
- Tennis: The French Open begins on May 25, with Indian doubles specialists entering the clay season.
- Chess: Norway Chess (from May 26) begins with Indian Grandmasters competing in one of the toughest classical events.
Week 5 (May 25–31): Closing the Month with Firepower
India wraps up May with major events in athletics, badminton, and wrestling:
- Athletics: The National Junior Federation Athletics Championships in Thiruvananthapuram (May 27–29) will spotlight India’s upcoming track stars.
- Asian Athletics Championships: Begin on May 27 in Gumi, Korea, offering Olympic qualification opportunities.
- Badminton: The Singapore Open (Super 750) kicks off May 27 onward with the elite of Indian badminton.
- Para Shooting: From May 28, Indian shooters compete at the Para Shooting World Cup in Changwon, Korea.
- Wrestling: The Ulaanbaatar Open Ranking Series starts on May 29, key for Paris Olympic qualification.
May 2025 is more than just a month of fixtures—it’s a turning point for Indian sports across multiple disciplines. From the grassroots exposure of the Khelo India Youth Games to global stages like the Diamond League, Archery World Cup, and French Open, India’s athletes are everywhere.
Fans have a packed calendar—whether they’re cheering for a javelin throw in Bengaluru, tracking medals in Thailand and Korea, or following a chess match in Romania. With over 40 major events, May is proof that India’s Olympic dream is now a nationwide movement.
