Indian chess witnessed a landmark moment as Vaishali Rameshbabu scripted history by winning the FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026, earning the right to challenge reigning world champion Ju Wenjun later this year. At just 24, Vaishali has become the first Indian woman to win the prestigious Candidates tournament, marking a defining breakthrough not only in her…
India’s preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 enter a critical phase as the India U17 men’s national team gears up for two international friendlies against the United Arab Emirates in Thailand. Scheduled for April 17 and 21 at the Windmill Football Club in Samut Prakan, these matches will serve as key evaluation fixtures…
India’s women’s golf contingent will once again be under the spotlight on the international stage as Diksha Dagar leads a five-player team at the Joburg Ladies Open, set to begin in Johannesburg on Thursday. The event, co-sanctioned by the Ladies European Tour (LET) and the Sunshine Ladies Tour, provides a crucial competitive platform for Indian…
Pune is set to witness a defining moment in Indian shooting as the inaugural Shooting League of Maharashtra (SLM) gets underway from April 17 to 19, 2026. Hosted at the Chhatraguj Nurses School in Amanora Park, the three-day competition represents a significant structural shift in how the sport is organised, consumed, and developed at the…
Shubhankar Sharma delivered a composed and clinical performance to take control of the inaugural Boulders Classic, carding a second successive six-under 66 to open up a two-shot lead after two rounds at the Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club on Wednesday. The 29-year-old, returning to domestic competition after a prolonged absence, moved to 12-under 132…
Indian squash continues its steady rise on the global stage, and at the center of this momentum is Abhay Singh, who has achieved a career-best world ranking of No. 22. The jump from World No. 25 to 22 comes on the back of a crucial performance on the PSA World Tour, underlining a phase of…
Indian volleyball has been plunged into fresh turmoil after two senior players, Anand K and John Joseph, walked out of the national camp in Ahmedabad, citing a range of serious concerns that point toward deeper structural and administrative issues within the system. The duo’s exit is not an isolated incident but rather a reflection of…
India’s preparations for the Uber Cup 2026 have suffered a significant setback with the withdrawal of the country’s premier women’s doubles pair, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela. The absence of the duo long considered the backbone of India’s doubles lineup has not only altered team combinations but also reshaped the strategic outlook for the…
The Asian club football landscape is set for another structural evolution as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced significant changes to its premier competition, the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite). The reforms, headlined by an expansion from 24 to 32 teams and the introduction of a new playoff pathway, signal a clear shift…
In Indian sport, stories of resilience are not uncommon. But every once in a while, a journey emerges that transcends results, rankings, and medals. The story of Vishvanath Suresh is one such narrative deeply personal, rooted in sacrifice, and defined by a dream that refused to fade with time. Long before Vishvanath stepped into the…
India concluded its campaign at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, with two silver medals and a bronze on the final day, taking the overall tally to an impressive 17 medals. The haul included two gold, six silver, and nine bronze medals, reflecting both depth and emerging promise across categories. While the final…
The inaugural Little Andaman Pro 2026 concluded with Tamil Nadu surfers asserting their dominance, as Sivaraj Babu and Kamali Moorthy clinched the Men’s and Women’s Open Surfing titles respectively. Held at the iconic Butler Bay in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, the four-day national championship brought together the country’s top surfing and stand-up paddling talent,…
India’s swimming landscape witnessed a landmark moment as 16-year-old Tanishi Gupta delivered a record-breaking performance at the Malaysia Open Championships 2026, clocking 1:00.54 in the women’s 100m butterfly to set a new national record. In doing so, she eclipsed the previous mark of 1:00.93, signaling not just a personal milestone but a significant leap forward…
India’s race walkers delivered a set of encouraging performances at the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships, headlined by a strong top-10 finish from Priyanka Goswami in the women’s marathon race walk. Competing against a high-quality global field, Priyanka clocked 3:43:01 to finish 10th, marking one of the most notable Indian results at the event….
Inter Kashi continued their steady climb in the Indian Super League 2025-26 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club at the Kalyani Stadium on Sunday. Mohammed Asif’s early strike proved decisive in a tightly contested encounter, handing the hosts their second consecutive win of the season. The result sees Inter Kashi move up…
India’s rising badminton star Ayush Shetty capped off a breakthrough campaign with a historic silver medal at the Badminton Asia Championships 2026 in Ningbo, China, finishing runner-up after a straight-games loss to World No. 2 Shi Yuqi in the final. The 20-year-old went down 8-21, 10-21 in the summit clash, where Shi Yuqi’s experience, control,…
India U17 women’s team began their exposure tour in Russia with a 0-4 defeat against the hosts in the first of three international friendlies at the Matsesta Football Center in Sochi on April 11, 2026. While the scoreline reflected Russia’s clinical edge, the contest offered valuable insights for head coach Pamela Conti as the Young…
Bengaluru witnessed an unusual yet compelling sporting crossover as two of India’s biggest athletes stepped into a completely different competitive environment. While PV Sindhu traded her badminton court for a demanding fitness race, Harmanpreet Kaur took on the role of an enthusiastic spectator, as PUMA and HYROX introduced their high-intensity race format to the city….
India’s women’s national team endured a challenging outing as they went down 0-2 to hosts Kenya in the semi-final of the FIFA Series 2026 at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Saturday. Goals from Martha Emedot in the opening minutes and Tereza Obunyu in the second half sealed a deserved win for the Harambee…
India’s men’s javelin throw continues to build depth and consistency, with three athletes crossing the 80m mark in a single competition at the Indian Athletics Series-3 in New Delhi. Rohit Yadav led the field with a best throw of 82.17m, followed closely by Sachin Yadav (81.95m) and Yashvir Singh (81.61m), marking an encouraging start to…
Diamond Harbour FC extended their dominant run in the Star Cement Indian Football League 2025-26 with a commanding 3-1 victory over Chanmari FC at the Kalyani Stadium on Saturday. In a match defined by momentum swings and second-half intensity, Halicharan Narzary’s quickfire brace proved decisive as the league leaders tightened their grip at the top…
India enjoyed a productive outing at the WTT Feeder Cappadocia II, securing two titles and a runner-up finish, with multiple players featuring deep into the business end of the tournament. The campaign was headlined by gold medals in women’s doubles and mixed doubles, while Yashaswini Ghorpade capped off an impressive run with a silver in…
Niharika Vashisht delivered one of the standout performances at the Indian Athletics Series–3 in New Delhi, clinching top spot in the women’s triple jump with a best effort of 13.41m. In doing so, she not only secured victory but also breached the Asian Games qualification standard in her very first competition of the season an…
East Bengal FC produced a clinical late performance to defeat Chennaiyin FC 3-1 in the Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. In a contest that ebbed and flowed for long periods, second-half goals from Bipin Singh and Nandha Kumar ensured the visitors secured all three points after Irfan…
In one of the most remarkable performances by an Indian wrestler in recent years, Abhimanyou Mandwal announced himself on the continental stage by clinching the gold medal in the men’s freestyle 70kg category at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2026. The Indian wrestler capped off a sensational campaign with a 5-3 victory over Mongolia’s Tumur-Ochir Tulga,…
Kerala Blasters FC staged a determined second-half comeback to register their first win of the Indian Super League 2025-26 season, defeating Bengaluru FC 2-1 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday. After falling behind to an unfortunate own goal from Fallou Ndiaye, the visitors responded through Víctor Bertomeu before substitute Francisco Feuillassier delivered the decisive…
Dempo SC continued their upward momentum in the Star Cement Indian Football League 2025-26 with a composed 3-0 win over Aizawl FC at the PJN Stadium in Goa on Saturday. Goals from Marcus Joseph, Jose Luis Moreno, and substitute Sebastián Gutiérrez ensured the home side secured their second consecutive victory, moving into fifth place in…
India’s freestyle wrestling contingent capped off an impressive campaign at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 with multiple medals across categories, reinforcing their growing strength on the continental stage. Ankush and Sandeep Singh Mann added to the tally with a bronze and silver respectively, while standout performances from Abhimanyou Mandwal and Sujeet Kalkal, who clinched gold…
India signed off their Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Korea at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi on Saturday, securing a third-place finish and retaining their place in Group I. While Thailand and Indonesia progressed to the next stage of the 2026 competition, India’s closing performance…
The inaugural Little Andaman Pro 2026 continued to deliver high-quality action on Day 2, with India’s top stand-up paddlers and surfers putting on a compelling show at Butler Bay. In the headline events, Sekar Patchai reaffirmed his status as the country’s leading stand-up paddler by clinching the Men’s Technical SUP title, while Arthi produced a…
India’s dominance in compound archery continued on the global stage as the women’s team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Madhura Dhamangaonkar, and Pragati clinched the gold medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 1 in Puebla, Mexico. In a high-quality final, the Indian trio edged past the United States 233-232 in a contest decided by the…
India’s freestyle wrestling contingent delivered another strong statement at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2026, with Aman Sehrawat and Mukul Dahiya advancing to their respective finals and extending what has been a highly productive campaign for the country. With five finalists across categories, this marks India’s best showing at the continental event since the 2020 edition,…
India’s rising high jump talent Pooja Singh delivered a breakthrough performance in New Delhi, clearing 1.90m to set a new personal best and register one of the most significant marks in Indian women’s high jump in over a decade. The jump not only improves her previous best of 1.89m but also positions her among the…
Indian wrestling may have found its next global contender in the 65kg freestyle division, as Sujeet Kalkal delivered a statement performance to win gold at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2026. The 23-year-old from Bhiwani capped off a near-flawless campaign with a commanding 8-1 victory over Uzbekistan’s Umidjon Jalolov, a World Championships bronze medallist, in the…
India’s strong showing at the WTT Feeder Cappadocia II continued with commanding performances across mixed doubles, women’s doubles, and women’s singles, with Yashaswini Ghorpade emerging as the standout performer across formats. The Indian contingent not only secured multiple final berths but also ensured an all-Indian title clash in women’s doubles, underlining the growing depth in…
The inaugural Little Andaman Pro 2026 began with a clear narrative on Day 1 Tamil Nadu’s surfers stamped their authority across categories, delivering standout performances at Butler Bay to underline their dominance in India’s surfing landscape. The national-level Surfing and Stand-Up Paddling (SUP) championship, organised by the Surfing Federation of India and backed by Andaman…
Hockey India has taken a significant step in strengthening its developmental pathway with the appointment of Australian coach Tim White as the head coach of the Indian junior women’s hockey team. Announced on April 10, 2026, the decision reflects a clear strategic intent to align India’s junior programme with global high-performance standards and build a…
SC Delhi continued their upward momentum in the Indian Super League 2025–26 season with a commanding 3-0 victory over NorthEast United FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium. A clinical second-half performance, spearheaded by Joseph Sunny’s brace, ensured the visitors secured their second consecutive win and climbed to eighth in the standings. The result marked…
Shillong Lajong FC produced a clinical second-half display to secure a 2-0 victory over Namdhari FC in the Star Cement Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Namdhari Football Stadium in Ludhiana on Friday. Two quickfire goals from Everbrightson Sana and Ephraim Lalremtluanga shortly after the restart proved decisive, as the visitors claimed three crucial…
India signed off from the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 with a statement performance, as Vishvanath Suresh clinched gold in the men’s 50kg category to take the country’s tally to five gold medals. The young boxer produced a composed and dominant display in the final, defeating Japan’s Daichi Iwai by a unanimous 5-0 decision to underline…
India’s men’s freestyle contingent delivered one of its most impressive days at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 in Bishkek, with three wrestlers Abhimanyou (70kg), Sujeet (65kg), and Sandeep Singh Mann (79kg) storming into their respective finals. Headlining the charge was Abhimanyou, who produced a major upset to defeat reigning Asian champion and World Championships bronze…
Team India delivered one of their most commanding performances of the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I campaign, dismantling Mongolia 3-0 while conceding just a single game across all three matches at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi. The emphatic victory not only restored momentum after a mixed run but also set up a…
FC Goa returned to winning ways with a clinical second-half performance, defeating Odisha FC 3-1 at the PJN Stadium in the Indian Super League 2025-26. Goals from Dejan Dražić, Pol Moreno, and Brison Fernandes ensured all three points for the Gaurs, while Suhair VP scored a late consolation for the visitors. The result sees FC…
The inaugural edition of the Little Andaman Pro 2026 got underway in spectacular fashion, marking a defining moment for Indian surfing as the national-level championship made its debut in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Set against the pristine backdrop of Butler Bay, the event has brought together the country’s top surfing and stand-up paddling (SUP)…
India’s women’s wrestling contingent added three more medals to their tally at the Asian Wrestling Championships, with Meenakshi securing silver while Monika and Harshita claimed bronze medals in their respective weight categories. However, despite the additions, the overall campaign leaves scope for reflection, particularly in terms of finals conversion and competitive depth. The highlight of…
At just 21, Vaishnavi Adkar has emerged as one of Indian tennis’ brightest new stars, rising to become the country’s No. 1 ranked women’s singles player. Her journey, which began on the courts of Pune at the age of seven, has now reached a defining phase one that marks the transformation of potential into performance…
The stage is set for an exciting men’s javelin throw showdown at the Indian Athletics Series–3, scheduled to take place on April 11, 2026, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. The event marks the first major domestic outing of the season for several of India’s top javelin throwers, and with multiple international finalists…
India’s campaign to qualify for the World Relays in the 4x100m mixed relay category has hit a setback, with the national team slipping out of the qualification bracket after a strong early push. According to the latest update on the Road to World Relays rankings, India’s mixed 4x100m relay squad has dropped to 25th place,…
India’s women wrestlers continued their impressive showing at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2026, with Meenakshi powering into the final of the women’s 53kg category, while Hansika Lamba and Neha Sangwan secured bronze medals in their respective weight classes. The results added further momentum to India’s campaign at the continental event in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Meenakshi, who…
India endured a tough outing in their third tie of the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I at the DLTA Complex on Thursday, going down 0–2 to Indonesia after losing both singles rubbers. With the victory, Indonesia kept themselves firmly in contention for a top finish in the group, while Korea Republic maintained their…
