For a nation starved of big-stage basketball wins, India’s 84–91 overtime loss to Jordan at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup was more than just a near-miss it was a statement. Ranked 41 places below their opponents (India 76, Jordan 35), the Indian team showcased grit, resilience, and flashes of brilliance that kept Jordan on their…
Against the striking backdrop of Mahabalipuram’s ancient shore temples and iconic point break, the ASF Asian Surfing Championships 2025 began today with an exhilarating display of skill, style, and power. Day 1 of the week-long contest set the tone for what promises to be a festival of world-class surfing, with the Open Men’s Seeding Round…
On July 28, 2025, Indian chess witnessed a moment that might be remembered for generations. At just 19 years old, Divya Deshmukh clinched the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup title in Batumi, Georgia, defeating the seasoned Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy in a tense tie-break finale. This victory not only crowned her as the youngest-ever champion…
Tajinderpal Singh Toor has long stood as the face of Indian and Asian shot put. With multiple Asian titles and a national record of 21.77 meters (set in 2023), Toor’s career reflects both remarkable highs and persistent challenges. Over the past eighteen months, from February 2024 to August 2025, his trajectory shows a revealing contrast:…
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Asian Games medalist Amoj Jacob announced a confident return to form by clocking a season’s best 45.96 seconds in the men’s 400m at the T. Kop Cup in the Czech Republic. More than just a race win, this performance marked his seventh career run under the 46‑second barrier an elite milestone that underscores both consistency…
As Indian athletics gears up for its biggest domestic meet of the season, after Indian Grand Prix all eyes now turn to the National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships scheduled for August 20–24 in Chennai. This pivotal event is not only a national title decider but also serves as the final qualification opportunity for the upcoming…
India’s premier long jumper Sreeshankar added yet another feather to his cap by clinching first place at the Qosanov Memorial part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze series held in Almaty, Kazakhstan. His best effort on the night, a 7.94m leap, proved enough to outclass the field and secure valuable world ranking points. But…
On August 2, 2025, the state of Telangana marked a historic moment in Indian sports development by signing an ambitious Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TENVIC, the sports education venture co-founded by legendary cricketer Anil Kumble. This strategic partnership is far more than a symbolic gesture it represents a comprehensive, scientifically backed, and socially inclusive…
For Indian badminton, the year 2025 has already offered several inspiring stories, but few have been as striking as Tharun Mannepalli’s remarkable run at the Macau Open. Stepping onto the World Tour with quiet determination, Tharun didn’t just add wins to his record he showcased resilience, composure, and the ability to challenge some of the…
As the U17 World Wrestling Championships in Athens entered the freestyle phase, all eyes were on the marquee 110kg category. In a draw stacked with continental champions, India’s Lacky produced an inspired run, defeating Iran’s Amirhossein Naghdalipour in the semifinal by fall (15-7) to book his place in the gold medal match. It’s a significant…
India’s campaign at the WTT Star Contender Brazil Foz do Iguaçu 2025 has witnessed its share of highs and heartbreaks, but the standout story so far has been the men’s doubles run of Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah. Displaying a blend of composure, tactical awareness and sheer fighting spirit, the Indian pair carved their way…
The WTT Star Contender Foz do Iguaçu 2025 in Brazil turned into a memorable tournament for Indian table tennis, bringing together moments of individual resilience and historic doubles milestones. From quarterfinal breakthroughs in singles to two Indian pairs reaching the finals in doubles, the week highlighted both the progress and promise of India’s young paddlers…
Indian football finds itself at a defining crossroads. From August 2024 to August 2025, the sport has endured a bruising cycle marked by senior team regression, flickers of youth promise, and a historic, if risky, pivot: appointing Khalid Jamil as head coach of the men’s national team. This year has forced the All India Football…
At just 17 years old, Siddhant Kumar from Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas is already carving out a name for himself in the competitive world of sprinting. Specialising in the 100m, 200m, and 400m events, Siddhant has steadily progressed to become a standout figure in Nevada high school track, with growing curiosity around…
When the National Sports Governance Bill 2025 was tabled in the Lok Sabha on July 23, it did more than introduce a set of new rules. It offered a long-overdue roadmap to modernize India’s fractured sporting ecosystem, bring clarity where confusion has long reigned, and place athletes back at the heart of decision-making. Beyond its…
Signalling a new chapter for Indian squash ahead of its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028, HCL, in partnership with the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI), has announced the HCL India Squash Tour 2025–26 an expanded, six-city PSA Challenger circuit with a record prize pool and broader opportunities for homegrown athletes to earn critical…
In a significant step forward for Indian sports, the Cycling Federation of India (CFI) and Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at elevating excellence in cycling and sports education. The MoU was formalised during a special ceremony at the Manav Rachna campus in…
As the Indian coastline gears up for its most prestigious surfing event yet, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, is set to welcome Asia’s elite surfers for the ASF Asian Surfing Championships 2025, scheduled from August 3–12, 2025. This isn’t just another contest on the international surfing calendar: it’s a defining moment for Indian surfing and a landmark…
The 2025 U17 World Wrestling Championships in Athens, Greece, became a milestone chapter for Indian Greco-Roman wrestling a style where India has often found global medals elusive. In an electrifying campaign, Hardeep Singh, competing in the 110kg category, stormed into the final with a series of impressive wins, etching his name in history as only…
Indian star decathlete Tejaswin Shankar delivered a milestone performance at the prestigious Wiesław Czapiewski Memorial in Bydgoszcz, Poland, setting a new National Record in the men’s decathlon with a stunning total of 7826 points. Competing at this World Athletics Combined Events Tour Gold level meet, Tejaswin finished fourth overall in a competitive international field, but…
A Landmark Moment for Indian Women Rugby In what is set to be a transformative milestone, the Indian Senior Women’s Rugby 7s Team is poised to make its debut in the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025 Asia’s premier division of rugby sevens. This historic first appearance not only signals India’s arrival at the highest…
On a day when Indian athletics needed a spark, 24-year-old Seema delivered a performance that will echo for years. At the World University Games 2025, Seema stormed to a sensational silver medal in the women’s 5000m final, clocking 15:35.86 her second fastest time ever and a new season’s best. This remarkable feat not only earned…
Welcome to our extensive coverage of the World University Games 2025 as we take you through the eighth day of the competition. Here is a recap of yesterday. Link for 27 July Live Blog We have the Schedule for you on our X Profile Key Events for India at World University Games 2025 1:50pm |Athletics |…
It has been a week of high drama, big scalps, and historic runs as Indian paddlers left their imprint on the WTT Contender Lagos 2025 in Nigeria. From powerful performances in mixed doubles to standout singles victories, the tournament showcased the depth and rising consistency of India’s table tennis talent on the international stage. The…
On a bright afternoon at Chengdu, the Indian women’s compound archery team scripted history by clinching a bronze medal at the World University Games 2025. The trio of Parneet Kaur, Avneet Kaur, and Madhura displayed composure, precision, and determination to defeat Great Britain 232–224 in the bronze medal match marking India’s first medal in archery…
Welcome to our extensive coverage of the World University Games 2025 as we take you through the eighth day of the competition. Here is a recap of yesterday. We have the Schedule for you on our X Profile Key Events for Today for India at World University Games 2025 12:30pm | Archery | India vs…
India Gears Up to Host Its First Continental Tour Bronze: AFI Names 134 Athletes for Historic Bhubaneswar Meet In a landmark moment for Indian athletics, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has released the list of 134 domestic athletes nominated to compete at the upcoming World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet, set to be held…
India’s premier decathlete Tejaswin Shankar, the national record holder and fresh off a silver medal at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships, is set for another big test on the global stage. Shankar will compete at the prestigious 4th Wiesław Czapiewski Memorial, part of the World Athletics Combined Events Tour Gold series, to be held on…
In what can be described as a defining moment for Indian badminton, 17-year-old Unnati Hooda produced a sensational performance to defeat her senior compatriot and two-time Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu in the second round of the China Open Super 1000. The teenager triumphed in a gripping three-game battle, winning 21-16, 19-21, 21-13, and marched into…
Welcome to our extensive coverage of the World University Games 2025 as we take you through the seven day of the competition. Here is a recap of yesterday. The Link for 25 July Update A Big Semifinal up today in Tennis can Vaishnavi Create History by becoming the first Indian to Play Final of Tennis in…
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) stands at a critical juncture. Following the departure of coach Manolo Marquez, the federation has shortlisted three candidates for the head coach role of the Indian men’s national football team: Khalid Jamil, Stephen Constantine, and Štefan Tarkovič. Each brings a distinct profile, philosophy, and set of experiences, reflecting the…
India’s top men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, opened their China Open Super 1000 campaign in trademark style ruthless, clinical, and supremely confident. Facing Japan’s Kenya Mitsuhashi and Hiroki Okamura in the Round of 32, the world no. 3 Indian duo took just 31 minutes to seal a dominant 21-13, 21-9 victory and march…
In one of the most exciting moments for Indian badminton at the China Open Super 1000, 17-year-old Unnati Hooda scripted a memorable victory that captured both promise and poise beyond her years. Facing world no. 29 and experienced campaigner Kirsty Gilmour from Scotland in the Round of 32, Unnati showed remarkable maturity and fighting spirit to…
Welcome to our extensive coverage of the World University Games 2025 as we take you through the seven day of the competition. Here is a recap of yesterday. Looking for Live Blog for 24 July Here is the schedule for today. Below are the key events for today at World University Games 2025 Tennis| Vaishnavi/Atharva…
Vaishnavi Adkar Scripts History: Becomes Only the Second Indian to Win a Tennis Medal at the World University Games! Indian tennis celebrated a landmark moment on the courts of Rhine-Ruhr as 20-year-old Vaishnavi Adkar stormed into the women’s singles semifinals at the 2025 World University Games (WUG), securing India’s second-ever medal in tennis at the…
The China Open 2025 Super 1000 one of the most prestigious stops on the BWF World Tour continues in Nanjing, and Indian badminton fans have a packed day to look forward to on July 23. Four key Indian entries will step onto court, seeking to keep their campaigns alive against strong international opponents. Here’s a…
Eight years ago, Harmanpreet Kaur produced an innings that changed the trajectory of Indian women’s cricket an unbeaten 171* against Australia in the semi-final of the 2017 World Cup at Derby. It wasn’t just a knock; it became an emblem of belief, aggression, and fearless cricket. Now, eight years later, on English soil once again,…
In a sport known for lightning reflexes and thin margins, Indian badminton ace HS Prannoy scripted one of the most improbable, spine-tingling comebacks of recent memory. Trailing by a massive deficit, facing a red-hot opponent, and burdened by drift and pressure, Prannoy defied it all to prevail over Japan’s Koki Watanabe in the first round…
The stage is set in Changzhou as the China Open 2025 Super 1000 kicks off on July 22. A major highlight of the BWF calendar, this tournament holds special significance for Indian shuttlers hoping to revive their legacy at a venue that has seen Indian champions in the past but none since the start of…
The much-anticipated China Open 2025 Super 1000 kicks off tomorrow in Changzhou, running from 22nd to 26th July. A tournament steeped in history, it has often been the stage where Indian badminton’s finest have either scripted glory or battled heartbreak. As the Indian contingent gears up for this edition, there’s a sense of cautious optimism…
For the India A Men Hockey team, July 2025 will be remembered as a month that tested their depth, resolve, and readiness to challenge the best in Europe. Over 14 intense days, across the hockey heartlands of Eindhoven, Amstelveen, and Antwerpen, this young squad played eight matches against top European opponents. The result: three wins…
Hello and welcome to our coverage for the fifth day of FISU World University Games 2025. Looking for Day Six ( 22 July ) Coverage, click here Indian Team finally won the historic Badminton Medal at the World University Games yesterday. Here is the Schedule for the day & here is on our X Profile & if you missed…
Hello and welcome to our coverage for the fourth day of FISU World University Games 2025. If you are looking at 21 July Live Blog here is the link Three days have gone and India is yet to open the Medal Tally. Here is the Schedule for the day & here is on our X…
Hello and Welcome to our coverage of the Day 3 of the World University Games 2025. Looking for Day 4 Live Blog. Here is the link If you are looking for the blog of Day 2 then here is the link Also, here is the In depth schedule for today Medal Opportunities for today, this…
In what comes as a big blow to Indian athletics, Pooja Singh, the newly crowned Asian champion in women’s high jump, has been ruled out of the upcoming World University Games and the Interstate Championships. She suffered a Grade-2 ligament tear during a routine training session last month. The injury is expected to keep the…
It was a day to remember for Indian swimming at the FISU World University Games 2025 in Berlin, as Srihari Nataraj delivered a remarkable performance in the men’s 200m freestyle, rewriting the national record books and reminding everyone why he remains one of India’s most dependable names in the pool. The lanky swimmer from Bengaluru…
As the FISU World University Games 2025 roll into a crucial stage, 18 July promises to be a marathon of excitement for Indian fans, stretching from a midday splash in the pool to potential midnight finishes under floodlights. Across swimming lanes, fencing pistes, hard courts and taekwondo mats, India’s student-athletes are set to fight, sprint,…
Welcome to our extensive coverage & Live Update of day 2 at FISU World University Games 2025. And if you are looking for Day 3 coverage here is the link The event will feature 18 sports across 23 venues in six German cities, including Bochum, Duisburg, Essen, Mulheim an der Ruhr, Hagen, and Berlin. India…
After a notable hiatus, the WTA Chennai Open is set to return to the international tennis calendar from October 27 to November 2, 2025. Hosted at its familiar venue the SDAT Tennis Stadium in Nungambakkam, Chennai the tournament will once again stand as a WTA 250 International event, reaffirming Chennai’s growing reputation as a vibrant…
