As the countdown begins for the FISU World University Games 2025 in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, excitement builds around the Indian women’s volleyball team, who are preparing to step onto the global university stage once again. Scheduled from 16 to 24 July, the tournament will test India’s young student-athletes against some of the sport’s powerhouses. With the…
In preparation for the prestigious FISU World University Games 2025, to be held in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, from July 16 to 27, India has named its men’s and women’s basketball squads following an intensive training camp in Kochi. The selections come after a focused 15-day camp organized by Mahatma Gandhi University, which utilized the world-class facilities…
Indian Athletes Gear Up for European Tests: Spotlight on Spitzen Leichtathletik Luzern and PUMA Fast Arms Fast Legs With the European athletics circuit in full swing, several Indian athletes are set to test themselves against strong international fields this week. The action begins on July 16 at the prestigious Spitzen Leichtathletik Luzern 2025 meet in…
India Stun China to Top Group: March into Classification Stage at Asian U16 Volleyball Championship The Indian U16 boys’ volleyball team continued their sensational run at the 2025 Asian U16 Volleyball Championship, sweeping past China 🇨🇳 in straight sets 25-18, 26-24, 25-15 to complete a perfect group stage campaign without dropping a single set. This…
In a significant test ahead of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Finals, the Indian men basketball team played two friendly matches against Qatar in Doha. The two games offered a mixed bag of results but also valuable lessons for the team as it gears up for tougher challenges later this year, including the FIBA World…
Neeru Dhanda Shines with Fourth Place Finish as Indian Shooters Show Promise at ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Lonato On the penultimate day of the ISSF World Cup Shotgun stage in Lonato, Italy, India’s Neeru Dhanda delivered a career-defining performance, finishing fourth in the women’s trap final at what was her very first ISSF World…
Indian athletes had a busy and promising weekend across Europe, with several athletes delivering notable performances at World Athletics Continental Tour meets in Belgium, Finland, Italy, and the United States. From Gulveer Singh’s historic run in California to solid showings in Finland and fresh starts in Italy, the week showcased the breadth of talent and…
Off to a Winning Start: India Women Begin FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Division B Campaign with a Confident Victory over Kazakhstan The Indian women’s basketball team launched its FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2025 Division B journey in style, registering a commanding 85–68 win over Kazakhstan in Shenzhen, China, on Saturday. The 17-point triumph wasn’t just…
In a significant milestone for Indian women’s football, 21-year-old midfielder Aveka Singh has signed for Næstved HG, a club playing in the Kvinde 1. Division, the second tier of Danish women’s football. Hailing from Delhi, Aveka’s story is a testament to talent, perseverance, and the quiet determination that drives many young athletes beyond borders. A…
India’s campaign at the Archery World Cup Stage 4, held from July 8 to 13, 2025, in Madrid, brought both celebration and reflection. Competing against 336 archers from 49 countries at the final World Cup stage before the season-ending World Cup Final in Nanjing, the Indian contingent showcased particular strength in compound archery, securing three…
Historic Start! Indian Boys Mark Their Debut with Victory at the 2nd Asian Boys’ U16 Volleyball Championship It was a day to remember for Indian volleyball as the nation’s U16 boys’ team scripted history by winning their first-ever match at the U16 Continental Championship. Facing hosts Thailand in their Pool A opener at the AVC…
Sumit Nagal Powers Into ATP Trieste Challenger Semi-finals | A Much-needed Revival for India’s Top Singles Hope Indian tennis ace Sumit Nagal has scripted a remarkable turnaround at the ATP 100 Challenger in Trieste, Italy, reaching his first semi-final in over a year and delivering a timely reminder of his fighting spirit and undeniable talent….
Indian Tennis Round-up: Karan Singh and D Suresh into Semis, Digvijay Bows Out, A Strong Week on the ITF Circuit Indian tennis enjoyed an encouraging week across three ITF tournaments on three different continents, with two players advancing to the semifinals and another narrowly missing out after a hard-fought battle. From Tunisia to the United…
Trailblazer in Monaco: Animesh Kujur becomes first Indian sprinter to compete at Diamond League, finishes fourth in U23 200m India’s sprinting landscape marked a historic moment on Friday evening as Animesh Kujur became the first Indian sprinter to step onto the track at a Diamond League event. Competing in the U23 200m race at the…
In a significant move aimed at strengthening the Indian Women Football Team ahead of next year’s AFC Women Asian Cup in Australia, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced a comprehensive roadmap on Friday, July 11, 2025. The plan was finalized during a key meeting chaired by AIFF President Shri Kalyan Chaubey, and attended by…
The 2025 Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships, hosted in Astana, Kazakhstan from July 4–10, turned into a statement of intent for Indian weightlifting. India’s next generation of weightlifters delivered a powerful statement at the Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships 2025 in Astana, Kazakhstan, securing eight medals across different categories. The event was not…
In a stirring display of resilience and talent, India’s Suraj Vashisht etched his name in the annals of Indian wrestling by winning the gold medal in the Greco-Roman 60kg category at the U20 Asian Wrestling Championships. The former U17 World Champion overcame Kyrgyzstan’s Erbol Tilekmetovic in a closely fought final, prevailing 3-3 on criteria to…
Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal produced one of his most clinical performances of the season to reach the quarterfinals of the ATP 100 Internazionali di Tennis Città di Trieste Challenger. In a match that lasted just over an hour, Nagal dismantled former World No.16 Marco Cecchinato 6-2, 6-4, underlining his growing confidence on the clay…
The Indian Women Basketball Team is all set for one of its most crucial international assignments in recent years as it prepares to battle for promotion at the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2025 Division B, to be held in Shenzhen, China, from July 13 to 20, 2025. For a team with a proud but fluctuating…
Sumit Nagal Stuns Top Seed Tseng at Trieste Challenger, Sets Up Clash with Cecchinato Indian tennis got a fresh injection of hope and grit this week as Sumit Nagal scripted a dramatic comeback to knock out top seed Chun-Hsin Tseng in the first round of the ATP Challenger 100 event in Trieste, Italy. For Nagal,…
The countdown has begun for the FIH Junior Women Hockey World Cup 2025 the biggest festival of next-generation women’s hockey stars which will take place in Santiago, Chile, from December 1 to 13, 2025. For India’s rising stars, it will be another chance to test themselves against some of the world’s best young talent and…
India’s skeet shooters returned empty-handed from the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Lonato, Italy, as none of the country’s representatives could make the finals in either the men’s or women’s skeet events. After three days of intense qualifying rounds that tested skill, rhythm and mental fortitude, the Indian contingent fell short of the mark needed…
The Indian women compound archery team continues its dream run on the world stage as the trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep, and Parneet Kaur booked their place in the final of the Archery World Cup Stage 4 in Madrid. With a gritty 230-226 win over Indonesia in the semi-finals, the Indian team has…
WORLD RECORD BLITZ: Rishabh Yadav & Jyothi Surekha Vennam Smash Compound Mixed Team Record in Madrid India’s dominance in compound archery reached new heights at the Archery World Cup Stage 4 in Madrid, as Rishabh Yadav and the ever-reliable Jyothi Surekha Vennam shattered the world record in the compound mixed team qualification round. The Indian…
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has finally responded with encouraging news: the India U20 Women Football National Team will travel to Tashkent, Uzbekistan for two crucial international friendlies on July 13 and 16, ahead of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers. These matches mark a much-needed return to competitive action for the…
Sahaja Yamalapalli Storms Into Round of 16 at Newport Open With Commanding Victory Over Katherine Sebov Indian tennis star Sahaja Yamalapalli continued her rise on the professional circuit with a statement-making victory in the opening round of the WTA 125 Newport Open. Ranked World No. 334, the 23-year-old from Hyderabad dismantled Canada’s Katherine Sebov, ranked…
Indian Stars Shine Bright as US Hosts Its First-Ever Table Tennis US Grand Smash The world of table tennis has officially arrived in the United States in grand fashion, with the inaugural US Grand Smash kicking off in Los Angeles. As one of the four premier events on the ITTF calendar, the Grand Smash is…
India Gears Up for Final Archery World Cup Showdown in Madrid with 336 Archers Set to Compete The fourth and final stage of the 2025 Hyundai Archery World Cup is all set to unfold in Madrid, and it promises to be the most competitive outdoor international archery event of the season. With 336 archers from…
India’s top-ranked men’s tennis player, Sumit Nagal, is back in the main draw of an ATP Challenger Tour event after two commanding wins in the qualifying rounds of the ATP Challenger 100 Trieste in Italy. The 27-year-old defeated Austria’s Neil Oberleitner (ATP 396) 6-4, 6-2 in the final round of qualifying on Monday to book…
Blazing Tracks in Greece: Indian Sprinters Shine at Dromia 2025 with National Record, Relay Silver On a breezy evening at the Dromia International Sprint and Relays Meet in Vari, Greece, Indian sprinters made a strong statement on the European circuit, delivering standout performances that included a National Record, a relay silver, and multiple personal bests….
The final stage of the 2025 ISSF Shotgun World Cup is all set to begin at the legendary Trap Concaverde shooting range in Lonato, Italy, and it will be the Indian skeet shooting squad that will open India’s campaign on Sunday, July 6. A total of six Indian shooters three men and three women will…
In a country known more for its prowess in cricket and wrestling, Animesh Kujur has silently and now thunderously rewritten what it means to be a sprinter in Indian athletics. The 22-year-old from Odisha has officially stamped his name across the record books in Indian sprinting, holding all three major national records: 100m, 200m, and…
From record-breaking sprints to historic football triumphs, India had one of its finest Indian Sports days on July 5, 2025. Saturday, July 5, 2025, will go down as a red-letter day in Indian sports a day that captured the ambition, resilience, and potential of Indian athletes across disciplines. It was not just about one standout…
Meenakshi, Pooja Rani, Hitesh lead the charge as Indian boxers eye record medal haul at World Boxing Cup Astana 2025 It was a day to remember for Indian boxing in Astana, Kazakhstan, as the country’s pugilists punched their way into eight finals at the ongoing World Boxing Cup Astana 2025. With four women and four…
India’s 2-1 win over Thailand doesn’t just secure Asian Cup 2026 qualification it changes the narrative of women’s football in Asia. In one of the most significant results in recent AFC Women’s football history, the Indian Women’s National Football Team scripted a memorable 2-1 win over Thailand in Group B of the AFC Women’s Asian…
In a stunning display of speed and consistency, 22-year-old Animesh Kujur has officially become India’s fastest man, clocking an astonishing 10.18 seconds in the 100m sprint at the Dromia International Sprint & Relays Meet held in Vari, Greece. With this performance, Kujur has not only rewritten the Indian record books but also reaffirmed his status…
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra once again delivered when it mattered most, clinching gold at the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 with a best throw of 86.18m. The meet, held at the buzzing Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, was India’s first-ever World Athletics-sanctioned Gold-level competition, marking a significant milestone for Indian track and field. The event,…
Indo-American duo storms into pre-quarterfinals with straight-sets win at Wimbledon Indian tennis found a reason to cheer at the hallowed lawns of the All England Club as Yuki Bhambri, partnering Robert Galloway of the USA, entered the Round of 16 (pre-quarterfinals) at Wimbledon 2025 in the Gentlemen’s Doubles category. The Indo-American 16th seeds got the…
At the recently concluded 2025 Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jecheon, South Korea, a young Indian gymnast made headlines with his fearless routines, high composure, and historic finish in the men’s junior vault event. Akshat Bajaj, representing India in his first-ever international competition, not only qualified for the Vault Final with the third-best score in…
Indian Badminton Next-Gen Stars: The Emerging Wave of Women’s Singles Talent (July 2024 – July 2025) The past 12 months in Indian women’s badminton have quietly witnessed the rise of a new generation. While names like PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal have long carried the weight of Indian badminton on the global stage, the baton…
As the action heats up at the Yonex Canada Open 2025, three Indian shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth, Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian, and Shriyanshi Valishetty are ready to step into the spotlight in the quarterfinal stage of the Super 300 event being held at the Markham Pan Am Centre in Ontario, Canada. With each player facing a formidable…
Strong Start for India at WTT US Smash 2025: Ayhika, Manush Advance; Upset Wins for Sutirtha, Sathiyan, and Diya The Indian table tennis contingent kicked off their WTT US Smash 2025 campaign with a string of impressive performances in the qualifying rounds, highlighted by dominant victories from Ayhika Mukherjee and Manush Shah, who both moved…
It was a landmark day for Indian badminton at the Yonex Canada Open Super 300 as three singles players Shriyanshi Valishetty, Kidambi Srikanth, and Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian advanced to the quarterfinals, keeping India’s campaign alive and thriving in Calgary. While former World No.1 Srikanth and junior World Championship silver medallist Sankar showcased their experience and…
Indian Juniors Shine at Wimbledon Qualifiers: Hitesh and Maaya Enter Final Round The hallowed lawns of Wimbledon welcomed the next generation of tennis hopefuls this week, as the Junior Championships qualifiers got underway. Among them, young Indians made their mark, with 17-year-old Hitesh Chauhan and 16-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi registering impressive wins to reach the…
As the 2025 international shotgun shooting season reaches its final bend, a 12-member Indian contingent is all set to compete at the fourth and concluding ISSF Shotgun World Cup Stage in Lonato, Italy. This event, a marquee fixture on the global shooting calendar, will take place at the Trap Concaverde, a venue long regarded as…
From rallying in a lobby in Saharanpur to training under a world-class Russian coach in Guwahati, Divyam Arora’s badminton journey is far from ordinary. It’s a path filled with personal decisions, emotional sacrifices, and deep-rooted resilience proof that great athletes aren’t born in stadiums but shaped by struggle. At just under 18, Divyam has already…
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025: All You Need to Know About India’s First-Ever International Javelin Tournament In what marks a historic first for Indian athletics, the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 India’s first international javelin competition is set to take centre stage this Saturday, July 5 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru. The event is co-organised by…
Wimbledon Qualifiers: Maaya Rajeshwaran Headlines India’s Junior Contingent with Confidence and Backing At just 16 years of age, Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi is rapidly becoming one of the most watched names in Indian tennis. And as she steps onto the grass courts of Wimbledon for the Girls’ Singles Qualifying Draw at the 2025 Championships, all eyes…
It was supposed to be a season of revival, a chance for the Indian women hockey team to reassert its place among the sports global elite. Instead, the 2024–25 FIH Pro League campaign ended in heartbreak. After 16 matches, just 10 points, and a string of painful defeats, India found itself relegated from the top…
India’s middle-distance ace Mohammed Afsal Pulikkalakath began his European season on a triumphant note by clinching gold in the men’s 800m ‘A’ race at the Swietelsky Grand Prix, a World Athletics Continental Tour Challenger meet in Tábor. Afsal clocked 1:47.01, marking his 7th career-best performance, and secured valuable World Ranking points as the race for…
