Gameweek 2 of the Indian Super League 2025–26 continues with a Saturday double-header on February 21, as East Bengal FC host Sporting Club Delhi at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata at 17:00 IST. Later in the evening, Jamshedpur FC will welcome Punjab FC to the JRD Tata Sports Complex for a 19:00…
New Delhi is set to witness one of its biggest sporting spectacles of the year as more than 30,000 runners prepare to take part in the 11th edition of the Cognizant New Delhi Marathon, scheduled for February 22, 2026. With participation from across India and around the world, the event continues to cement its reputation…
Six years after professional tennis in Kolkata came to an abrupt halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city is officially back on the international circuit. In March 2020, the ITF M15 Kolkata (9–15 March) was suspended midway as the pandemic began to unfold globally. Now, in March 2026, the city marks its return in…
India is set to take a decisive step in aligning its cricketing ambitions with the broader Olympic movement, with the country preparing to field its top men’s and women’s cricketers for the T20 competition at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan. Scheduled between September 19 and October 4, 2026, with cricket events beginning from…
The Indian senior women’s football team have begun their final phase of preparations for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, arriving in Perth well ahead of the tournament to acclimatise and fine-tune their approach. The Blue Tigresses became the first among the 11 visiting teams to land in Australia on February 11, nearly three…
FC Goa secured their first win of the Indian Super League 2025–26 season with a composed 2–0 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Friday. The result provisionally lifted the Gaurs to the top of the standings with four points from two matches, while Mohammedan SC remain in search…
India’s leading 10m Air Rifle shooters have arrived at the Lakshya Shooting Club, Karnala Sports Academy in Panvel, Navi Mumbai, as preparations get underway for the 16th edition of the RR Lakshya Cup 2025, powered by RR Global. The invitation-only competition, scheduled to be held across February 21 and 22, will feature the country’s top…
Second seed Rei Sakamoto of Japan will take on fifth seed Oliver Crawford of Great Britain in the men’s singles semi-finals at the ATP Delhi Open 2026, as the tournament heads into its decisive stages at the DLTA Complex. The other semi-final will feature two unseeded contenders, Greece’s Stefanos Sakellaridis and Britain’s Felix Gill, setting…
The Indian senior women’s football team has announced its 26-member squad for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, with preparations now entering the final phase ahead of a crucial continental campaign that also doubles up as a qualification pathway for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027. Placed in Group C, India will open…
The Indian Men’s Hockey Team will look to reset its campaign when it takes the field for the Hobart leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26, scheduled from February 20 to 25 at the Tasmania Hockey Centre in Australia. Following a challenging set of results in the home leg in Rourkela, the team now…
Mohammedan Sporting Club will take on FC Goa in the opening fixture of Matchweek 2 of the Indian Super League, ISL 2025–26 season at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Friday, February 20. With both teams yet to secure their first win of the campaign, the contest presents an early opportunity to build momentum…
Mumbai City FC kicked off their Indian Super League 2025–26 campaign with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Chennaiyin FC at the Mumbai Football Arena on Thursday, securing all three points in what proved to be a tightly contested season opener. The decisive moment came early in the second half when an unfortunate own goal from…
India’s preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 are entering a decisive phase as the India U17 men’s national team gears up to play two international friendly matches against Myanmar in Yangon on March 3 and 5, 2026. With continental competition fast approaching, these fixtures are expected to serve as a final…
Indian teenage tennis prospect Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi continues to gather valuable exposure on the professional circuit as she competes at the KPB Trust ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru 2026, balancing early setbacks in singles with a promising run in the doubles draw. The 16-year-old from Coimbatore bowed out in the opening round of the singles…
The Indian senior women’s football team made a commanding start to their preparatory tour of Australia, registering a comprehensive 5–0 victory over Perth RedStar FC in a closed-door friendly at Dalmatinac Park in Perth on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The Blue Tigresses were in control from the outset and carried a comfortable 3–0 lead into…
Chennaiyin FC began their Indian Super League 2026 campaign with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Mumbai City FC at the Mumbai Football Arena on Wednesday, despite putting in a disciplined and competitive performance in their season opener. In what marked head coach Clifford Miranda’s first ISL match in charge, Chennaiyin fielded a revamped starting XI…
India’s Vaishnavi Adkar produced one of the standout performances of the tournament so far, staging a remarkable comeback to defeat eighth seed Mai Hontama of Japan 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(8) and advance to the quarterfinals of the KPB Trust ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru 2026 at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium on Thursday. Facing a higher-ranked…
India’s top-ranked men’s singles player Sumit Nagal bowed out of the ATP Delhi Open 2026 in the second round on Thursday, suffering a straight-sets defeat to sixth seed Federico Cina of Italy at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi. Meanwhile, there was success for the Indian contingent in the doubles draw as top seeds Siddhant…
Legendary Indian goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh has officially reapplied for the position of chief coach of the Indian junior men’s hockey team after his contract concluded in December 2025. Hockey India is expected to take a final call on the appointment within the next two weeks, with several other candidates also in contention for the role….
As preparations intensify for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026, the India U20 women’s national team has embarked on a crucial overseas training and exposure tour in Sweden, where they are scheduled to play four friendly matches against senior club sides later this month. The Young Tigresses arrived in Sweden on February 5…
In a significant legal development for Indian volleyball’s professional ecosystem, the Madras High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) challenging an arbitral award in its commercial dispute with Baseline Ventures. The court has directed the federation to pay an amount exceeding ₹7 crore to the sports marketing firm…
Registrations for the 13th edition of the Ladakh Marathon are now officially open, as the world’s highest AIMS-certified marathon prepares to return from September 10 to 13, 2026, set against the stark and demanding terrain of Ladakh. Widely regarded as one of the most physically challenging endurance events globally, the marathon continues to attract runners…
Australia Women bounced back strongly to level the three-match T20I series 1–1 with a comprehensive 19-run win over Indian Women in the second T20I at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on February 19. After being put in to bat by India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, the hosts rode on a commanding opening partnership between Georgia Voll…
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ryan Group of Institutions to introduce structured football and futsal programmes across the group’s extensive network of schools, marking a significant push towards strengthening grassroots development in Indian football. The collaboration aims to create an organised and standardised framework for…
Andrew Moss, Executive Director of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Tour & Data Rights, has reiterated the ITF’s commitment to expanding tennis in India during his visit to the KPB Trust ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru 2026. Moss, who was in Bengaluru to oversee the ongoing ITF World Tennis Tour event, met with…
Indian professional golf is entering a new era with the launch of the Professional Golf Tour of India’s (PGTI) ambitious franchise-based competition 72 The League. Featuring six city-based teams and a complete shift from traditional stroke play to match play, the tournament represents one of the most significant structural transformations in the history of Indian…
The Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) honoured the Indian Davis Cup team on the sidelines of the ongoing Delhi Open ATP Challenger, celebrating their memorable 3–2 victory over the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Qualifiers earlier this month. India, ranked World No. 33 at the time, produced one of their finest recent performances by defeating…
Chennaiyin FC will kick off their Indian Super League 2025–26 campaign with a challenging away fixture against Mumbai City FC at the Mumbai Football Arena on Thursday, as the Marina Machans look to set an early marker despite a demanding start to the season. The clash begins a tough four-match away stretch for Chennaiyin, making…
The Indian Women’s Football team has entered the final phase of preparation for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, with two closed-door friendlies scheduled against Australian club sides Perth RedStar FC and Perth Azzurri in Perth this week. Having completed an intensive overseas training block in Turkiye, the Blue Tigresses arrived in Western Australia on…
Indian basketball is set for one of its busiest and most consequential international seasons in recent memory, with senior and junior national teams scheduled to compete across multiple continental and sub-continental competitions in 2026. From the high-stakes FIBA World Cup Qualifiers to age-group tournaments and the fast-growing 3×3 circuit, the year presents both opportunity and…
India’s Shrivalli Bhamidipaty delivered a composed and resilient performance to secure her place in the Round of 16 at the KPB Trust ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru 2026, edging past Malta’s Francesca Curmi 7-6(6), 6-4 in a tightly contested first-round encounter at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium on Wednesday. With the home crowd firmly behind…
Nearly a year after his last senior appearance, Indian forward Angad Bir Singh is back in the national fold, determined to prove that his return is not just a recall but a statement of growth. The 23-year-old has been named in India’s 24-member squad for the Hobart leg of the FIH Pro League 2025–26, marking…
Indian sailing will enter a new chapter later this month with the launch of the inaugural Indian Sailing League (ISL), scheduled to be held from March 27 to 31 at the Umiam Sailing Club in Shillong. Conceived in a franchise-based format, the competition aims to bring structure, visibility and commercial appeal to a sport that…
The Indian women’s cricket team has received a timely boost ahead of the three-match ODI series against Australia, with the Women’s Selection Committee adding all-rounder Pratika Rawal to the squad. The series forms part of India’s ongoing multi-format tour of Australia and comes at a significant juncture in the team’s international calendar. Rawal’s inclusion follows…
Indian football’s ongoing structural churn took another decisive turn this week as the All India Football Federation (AIFF) rejected Sporting Club Bengaluru’s request to participate in the 2025–26 I-League season. The decision, taken during the Executive Committee meeting on February 12, reinforces the federation’s firm stance on enforcing promotion and relegation even at the cost…
At 41 years and 196 days, Sunil Chhetri rewrote another chapter of Indian football history. When the Bengaluru FC captain came off the bench in the 78th minute against Sporting Club Delhi in the Indian Super League 2025–26 opener, few would have predicted that he was about to set a new benchmark for longevity in…
The Rourkela leg of the 2025–26 Men’s FIH Pro League was meant to be India’s launchpad for the new Olympic cycle. Instead, it turned into a sobering reality check. Playing at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium between February 11 and 15, India lost all four matches against Belgium and Argentina, finishing the home leg…
India’s Sahaja Yamalapalli delivered a composed yet resilient performance to book her place in the Round of 16 at the KPB Trust ITF Women’s Open W100 Bengaluru 2026, while Ankita Raina and her Indonesian partner Priska Madelyn Nugroho advanced comfortably in the doubles draw with a commanding straight-sets win. On a day that saw fluctuating…
India’s No.1 Sumit Nagal gave the home crowd plenty to cheer about as he advanced to the second round of the ATP Delhi Open 2026, while the tournament witnessed its biggest upset yet with top seed Dane Sweeny suffering a shock first-round exit at the DLTA Complex on Tuesday. The ATP Challenger 75 event, now…
India’s Karan Singh bowed out after a spirited three-set contest against seventh seed Daniel Michalski of Poland in the opening round of the ATP Delhi Open 2026 main draw at the DLTA Complex on Monday. While Singh exited, compatriot Manish Sureshkumar ensured continued Indian presence in singles by fighting his way through qualifying to reach…
East Bengal FC made a commanding start to their Indian Super League 2025–26 home campaign, defeating NorthEast United FC 3-0 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. A quick-fire double from Youssef Ezzejjari midway through the second half, followed by an injury-time strike from Miguel Ferreira, ensured the Red and Gold Brigade secured all three points…
Hockey India has named a 24-member Indian men’s squad for the Hobart leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26, scheduled to be held from February 20 to 25 at the Tasmania Hockey Centre in Australia. The team, led by Hardik Singh, will face Spain and hosts Australia as they look to regroup after a…
The opening week of the Indian Super League 2025–26 season concludes at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) on Monday evening, where East Bengal FC begin their campaign against NorthEast United FC in what promises to be an early test of intent for both sides. Recent meetings between the two clubs have been evenly balanced….
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has confirmed that the 2025–26 season of the Indian Football League (IFL) will commence on February 27, 2026, marking a new chapter for India’s rebranded second-tier competition. Formerly known as the I-League, the IFL enters the upcoming campaign with structural changes aimed at enhancing competitiveness and sustaining interest across…
Alternate entrant M Sureshkumar produced the standout performance on Day 1 of qualifying at the ATP Delhi Open 2026, overturning a first-set deficit to defeat fifth seed Lorenzo Carboni of Italy at the DLTA Complex. The 26-year-old Chennai-based professional, who secured his place in the draw at the eleventh hour, rallied to win 4-6, 6-2,…
The India U17 men’s team secured a morale-boosting 4–2 victory over Russian club side FC Spartak Moscow in a closed-door friendly at the Fanatic Tour Serik Sport Center in Antalya, Türkiye, on Sunday. The result marked the Blue Colts’ first win of their ongoing exposure tour, offering timely encouragement ahead of the AFC U-17 Asian…
Bengaluru FC began their Indian Super League 2025-26 campaign with a composed 2–0 victory over Sporting Club Delhi at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Sunday evening. Goals from N. Sivasakthi on the stroke of half-time and a stoppage-time strike from Sunil Chhetri ensured the Blues joined Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Jamshedpur FC as opening-weekend…
Jamshedpur FC opened their Indian Super League 2025–26 campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Sunday, riding on an early strike from Madih Talal to secure all three points. In a contest that was settled inside the opening ten minutes, Talal’s ninth-minute effort proved decisive…
The Indian National Weightlifting Championships rarely produce a performance that alters the narrative of an entire weight category, in Modinagar, 20-year-old Maibam Martina Devi did precisely that. Competing in the women’s +86kg (super-heavyweight) division, Martina delivered what many are calling the standout performance of the championships. She lifted a staggering 249kg total (109kg snatch + 140kg…
For Amandeep Lakra, the walk onto the turf at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Saturday was more than just another matchday routine. It marked the culmination of a journey that began over a decade ago at the Panposh Sports Hostel in Rourkela. The young defender earned his senior international debut for India in the…
