Ultimate Kho Kho League Returns on November 29 at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi After two exhilarating seasons that redefined the sporting landscape for Kho Kho, Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK) is set to return with its most ambitious edition yet. Season 3 kicks off on November 29, 2025, at the iconic Indira Gandhi Indoor…
Neeraj Chopra Set to Light Up Paris Diamond League Tonight: All Eyes on India’s Golden Boy Date: June 21, 2025 Time: 01:12 AM IST Event: Paris Diamond League — Men’s Javelin Throw Watch Live: Wanda Diamond League YouTube India’s greatest-ever track and field athlete, Neeraj Chopra, is back in action tonight at the Paris Diamond…
Indian women tennis players continue to make steady strides across the ITF and junior circuits, with notable performances from Zeel Desai, Sahaja Yamalapalli, and Maaya Rajeshwaran making headlines this week. As the summer hard court season gathers momentum, Indian players are not only gaining valuable ranking points but also making deep runs into international draws…
Greco-Roman Revival: Sumit Makes History at U23 Asian Wrestling Championships India’s Greco-Roman wrestling contingent had a landmark outing at the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 in Vung Tau, Vietnam, headlined by Sumit, who clinched India’s only gold medal in the Greco-Roman division and broke a long-standing drought. Sumit (Historic Gold in 60kg) In the most…
India’s women wrestlers delivered a stellar performance at the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 in Vung Tau, Vietnam, capturing five gold medals and one silver in a commanding display of talent and dominance. Priyanshi Prajapat (50kg) – Calm Under Pressure In the 50kg weight class, Priyanshi Prajapat emerged victorious with a gritty 4-2 win over…
India’s premier triple jumper Praveen Chithravel delivered one of the surprise performances of the 2025 athletics season, not in his trademark event, but in the men’s long jump, where he recorded a lifetime best of 7.86m at the XXIV Reunión Internacional Ciudad de Guadalajara in Spain. Competing outside of his preferred triple jump, Praveen not…
Top Indian Athletes Set to Train at Olympic Sports Center in Spala, Poland Ahead of 2025 Inter-State Championships In preparation for the 2025 Inter-State Athletics Championships, a strong contingent of India’s top track and field athletes is set to train at the prestigious Olympic Sports Center in Spala, Poland. The Athletics Federation of India (AFI)…
The stage is set, the draw is complete, and the excitement is palpable. From November 14 to 16, 2025, the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru will host Group G of the Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs, with India taking on Netherlands and Slovenia in a round-robin battle for a place in the 2026 Qualifiers….
It was a rollercoaster day for Indian Doubles tennis on the international doubles circuit, with dramatic matches unfolding at both the ATP 500 event in London and the Challenger in Nottingham. While Rohan Bopanna and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan emerged victorious in thrilling fashion, Yuki Bhambri narrowly missed out in a heart-breaking super tiebreak. Here’s a full…
Indian women’s tennis had a productive week on the international circuit, with impressive results at multiple ITF circuit events across Europe and Asia. Led by seasoned campaigners Ankita Raina and Rutuja Bhosale and supported by the rising stars Maaya Rajeshwaran and Vaidehi Chaudhari, India saw representation deep into both singles and doubles draws a sign…
In a development that has sent shockwaves through Indian football, the Indian Super League (ISL) the country’s top-tier football competition has been conspicuously left out of the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) competitions calendar for the 2025–26 season. ISL misses out on the calendar While other domestic tournaments like the I-League, IWL, Durand Cup, and…
India’s top sabre fencer C.A. Bhavani Devi delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Asian Fencing Championships in Bali, finishing 10th overall in the women’s sabre individual category. Summary in 90 : Bhavani Devi finished 10th in the women’s sabre event at the 2024 Asian Fencing Championships in Bali. After an impressive run in the…
India U23’s spirited display ended in a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat against Tajikistan U23 in an international friendly in Tashkent. Summary : India U-23 put in a spirited display but fell 3-2 to Tajikistan in a friendly, conceding twice in stoppage time after leading 2-1. Suhail Bhat and Parthib Gogoi scored for India, who looked sharp…
India’s women’s hockey team delivered a spirited comeback against World No. 2 Argentina in the FIH Pro League, clawing their way back from a two-goal deficit to level the match 2-2 by full time Summary : India staged a spirited comeback to draw 2-2 against world No. 2 Argentina in the FIH Pro League, earning…
Top seed Cristian Garin overcame a second-set medical timeout and a spirited performance from India’s Sumit Nagal to book his place in the quarterfinals of the ATP Challenger in Poznań. Cristian Garin survived a right thigh scare and a spirited challenge from India’s Sumit Nagal to win 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 in the second round of…
Indian Archers Shine at Asia Cup Singapore 2025 as U21 Compound Women’s Team Breaks World Record India’s U-21 compound women’s team of Shanmukhi Budde, Tejal Salve, and Tanishka Thokal broke their own world record with 2101 points at the 2025 Asia Cup in Singapore. India is assured of multiple medals, including gold and silver in…
Hyderabad Heroes Record Biggest Win of the Tournament; Chennai Bulls Remain Unbeaten at the Top in GMR RPL Mumbai, 17 June 2025: It was a night of dominant rugby action at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex (Andheri Sports Complex) as the Chennai Bulls and Hyderabad Heroes registered emphatic victories in Season 1 of the…
India becomes a strategic pillar in WTT’s international vision, with a new entity aimed at delivering elite events and building pathways for Indian players. In a landmark step for the sport in the country, World Table Tennis (WTT) has officially launched WTT Event Management India Private Limited (“WTT India”), a dedicated local entity aimed at…
The coastal city of Vung Tau, Vietnam, is set to witness an intense showcase of young wrestling talent as it plays host to the 2025 U17 and U23 Asian Wrestling Championships. Summary in 90 : The U23 Asian Wrestling Championships will be held in Vung Tau, Vietnam, from June 18–21, followed by the U17 event…
Indian Table Tennis on the Rise: Manush Shah Breaks Into Top 10 Twice in Same Week! In a phenomenal week for Indian table tennis, young star Manush Shah has broken into the Top 10 of the ITTF world rankings not once, but twice—in both mixed doubles and men’s doubles. Partnering with Diya Chitale, Manush has…
India U23 Squad Announced for Tajikistan Tour: A Key Step Towards AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 With a sharp eye on preparations for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced a 23-member India U23 men’s squad for a crucial tour of Tajikistan. The Blue Colts, under the…
Game-Changer Incoming: Kisik Lee Set to Take Over as Head Coach of Indian Recurve Archery Team In what could be a landmark moment for Indian archery, legendary South Korean coach Kisik Lee is all set to become the head coach of India’s recurve archery team, ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. One of the…
India’s rising fencing star Karan Singh delivered one of his most commendable performances to date, securing a top-10 finish at the 2025 Asian Fencing Championships held in Bali, Indonesia. Competing in the Men’s Individual Sabre, the 21-year-old Indian fencer showcased impressive form throughout the competition, finishing in 9th place, narrowly missing out on a quarterfinal…
In an era where many Indian team sports are still finding their feet at the global level, Hockey India stands tall as the gold standard not just in terms of results, but more importantly, in terms of planning, vision, and commitment to long-term development of India U21 Women Team. Nowhere is this more evident than…
The scoreboard read 4–1 in favour of Argentina, but that hardly tells the full story. On a challenging night at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, the Indian women’s hockey team showed immense grit and determination before succumbing to a clinical Argentine side in the FIH Pro League. It was India’s third straight loss…
By any measure, Neeraj Chopra’s 2025 season has begun with a quiet roar not just for the historic distances he has hurled the javelin, but for the consistency, purpose, and growing maturity with which India’s Olympic icon is now navigating the elite athletics circuit. At 27, Chopra is not just a javelin thrower chasing distances;…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of Indian entrepreneurship and sports, few individuals have managed to create a lasting impact across multiple arenas like Vivek Bhargava. From founding one of India’s earliest digital marketing agencies to co-owning the Goa Challengers franchise in Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), and from mentoring startups to playing a nerve-wracking chess match…
Indian No.1 Sumit Nagal edges past wildcard Alan Wazny in three-setter; faces top seed Cristian Garin next Poznań, Poland, June 16 On a damp Monday in Poznań, India’s top-ranked tennis player Sumit Nagal got his ATP Challenger campaign back on track, navigating a tricky opening round at the ATP 100 Poznań Open with a hard-fought…
India defeats Kyrgyzstan 3-1 in Tashkent to seal podium finish; Captain Mahendra Dhurwe named Player of the Tournament of U19 CAVA Championships Tashkent, Uzbekistan, June 16 In a spirited display of resilience and rising potential, India’s U-19 Men’s Volleyball team clinched the bronze medal at the 2025 Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) U-19 Men’s Championship,…
The Chennai Bulls and Bengaluru Bravehearts made strong statements on a rain-soaked Monday at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex, as Season 1 of the GMR Rugby Premier League (RPL) gathered pace. The Bulls, with their second straight win, moved to the top of the table, while the Bravehearts, unbeaten in two matches, climbed to…
Chennai, June 16, 2025 — In a major boost to Indian tennis and sports fans across the country, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has officially announced the return of the WTA Chennai Open to the 2025 Hologic Tour calendar. Scheduled for the week of October 27, the WTA 250 event will be held at the…
India’s U16 boys and girls basketball teams delivered a perfect campaign at the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SABA Qualifiers, held at the Youth Centre Indoor Stadium in Male, Maldives. Both squads emerged unbeaten champions, defeating Sri Lanka in the respective finals to book their tickets to the FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025. With crushing margins,…
Six years after making their debut in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) league, U Mumba TT finally have their moment in the sun. On a high-energy Sunday night, they delivered a commanding performance to defeat first-time finalists Jaipur Patriots 8-4 in the Season 6 final and claim their first-ever UTT title. It was a night…
At just 21, Diya Chitale has emerged as one of Indian table tennis’ brightest prospects. From an unforgettable run in UTT Season 6 to a historic WTT Contender title in Tunis, Diya’s 2025 season has been nothing short of electric. Her aggressive playing style, mental resilience, and structured off-table routine have set her apart in…
On a damp evening in Antwerp, Indian hockey stood witness to a poignant contrast the celebration of a legend and the continuation of a troubling slide. India lost Sixth consecutive match in FIH Pro League As Manpreet Singh, one of Indian hockey’s most iconic midfield generals, stepped onto the turf for the 400th time in…
From Hyderabad to Paris: Sreeja Akula’s Journey to Becoming an Olympian From early struggles on domestic circuits to standing tall against the world’s best in Paris, Sreeja Akula’s journey in table tennis is one of quiet perseverance, unwavering belief, and a deep love for the game. The 26-year-old paddler from Hyderabad recently made her Olympic…
‘Indian Players Have Some Serious Skills’: Tim Walsh Backs GMR Rugby Premier League to Fuel India’s Olympic Rugby Dream Mumbai Dreamers head coach Tim Walsh believes the GMR Rugby Premier League is laying the foundation for India’s rise in rugby sevens. Tim Walsh, the head coach of Mumbai Dreamers, has voiced strong support for the…
The top-seeded Indian duo of Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah will play their maiden final on 15 June at a WTT Contender event They will be taking on second seeds Lim Jonghoon and Oh Junsung of South Korea in the men’s doubles final at the WTT Contender Skopje 2025, scheduled for 6:15 PM IST in…
In yet another thrilling chapter of the India–Australia hockey rivalry, the Indian Women’s Hockey Team put up a spirited performance but ultimately fell short, losing 2–3 to Australia in the 2024–25 FIH Pro League. Though the scoreboard shows a loss, the match was anything but one-sided. From determined defending to a gutsy second-half comeback, the…
By all accounts, the Indian men’s hockey team is playing decent hockey in the 2024-25 FIH Pro League. But in elite sport, “decent” rarely wins matches. After a fifth consecutive loss — this time a heartbreaking 2-3 defeat to Australia after leading 2-0 — it’s clear that something deeper is at play. India is not…
IndianOil UTT Season 6: U Mumba Fight Back from the Brink, Dethrone Defending Champions Dempo Goa Challengers 8–7 to Reach Final U Mumba will face Jaipur Patriots in the Grand Finale on June 15, live on Star Sports Khel, Star Sports 2 Tamil, and JioHotstar Ahmedabad, June 14, 2025: U Mumba TT scripted a dramatic…
India’s shooting campaign at the ISSF World Cup Munich 2025 received a huge boost as Arjun Babuta and Arya Rajesh Borse delivered a clinical performance to win the Gold Medal in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event, overpowering the formidable Chinese pair of Sheng Lihao and Wang Zifei by a convincing 17-7 margin in…
Pranati Nayak Wins Bronze in Vault Final at 2025 Asian Gymnastics Championships, Protistha Samanta Finishes 4th India’s women gymnasts made a strong statement at the 12th Artistic Gymnastics Asian Championships 2025 held in Jecheon, South Korea, as Pranati Nayak clinched a Bronze medal in the Senior Women’s Vault Final with a score of 13.466, while…
In the world of Indian table tennis, Abhinandh Pradhivadhi is quietly carving out a path marked by grit, fearlessness, and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence. At just 17, he’s not only India’s U-17 No. 1 and U-19 No. 2 but also a continental-level threat, fresh off a stunning European stint where he clinched gold in…
Two of India’s most promising collegiate athletes, Selva Prabhu and Lokesh Sathyanathan, delivered top-five finishes at the NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Track & Field Championships 2025, held at the iconic Hayward Field in Eugene. Both athletes have been on the radar for their consistent performances this season, and their results at one of the toughest…
India’s youngest national record holder in athletics, Dev Meena, returns to the spotlight today as he competes at the prestigious Busan International Pole Vault Meeting, part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Challenger series. After rewriting the Indian national record twice already this season, the 20-year-old is now eyeing even greater heights—and possibly a historic…
When Harmeet Desai picked up a table tennis paddle as a child in Surat, Gujarat, he never imagined he would one day represent India at the Olympics. Yet today, the 31-year-old is living that very dream. From becoming the first player from Gujarat to win a national title, to scripting history on the international stage,…
India’s Top Duo Manav & Manush Storm into Semis at WTT Contender Skopje 2025 Skopje, June 13: Indian table tennis pair Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah continued their impressive run at the WTT Contender Skopje 2025, booking a place in the semi-finals of the men’s doubles with a dominant straight-games win over Romania’s Eduard Ionescu…
In a candid and wide-ranging address, All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey laid out his administration’s plans for the future of Indian football while taking direct aim at critics, particularly former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia. The AIFF chief touched upon key issues ranging from the national team’s attacking woes and grassroots development to…
IndianOil UTT Season 6: Jaipur Patriots Edge Dabang Delhi 8‑7 to Book First-Ever Final Berth Akula remains unbeaten; Yashansh Malik stuns Sathiyan in a night of high drama Ahmedabad, June 13, 2025: Sreeja Akula extended her unbeaten run in IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis Season 6, while 19-year-old Yashansh Malik delivered a career-defining win over Dabang…
