Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025: Anupama Upadhyaya advances to second round, Malvika Bansod, Priyanshu Rajawat go down fighting against higher ranked opponents Olympic champions Viktor Axelsen, An Se Young register contrasting wins Anupama Upadhyaya won the battle between two rising women’s singles players while Malvika Bansod and Priyanshu Rajawat put their best foot forward by putting…
PV Sindhu, two-time Olympic medallist and one of India’s greatest sporting trailblazers, has joined forces with sports brand PUMA India in a multi-year partnership as brand ambassador. This marks a significant move as the brand officially steps into the world of badminton now, with Sindhu leading the charge. Sindhu’s achievements have played a crucial role…
Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025: PV Sindhu, Kiran George, Satwik-Chirag, Dhruv-Tanisha register hard-fought wins to advance to second round Malaysia’s Leong Jun Hao of Malaysia upsets Chinese fifth seed Li Shi Feng in men’s singles Former champion PV Sindhu brushed off the rustiness of a long competition break to register a straight games win over Sung…
Abhinash Jamwal capped a golden tournament with triumph in the Welterweight category at National Boxing Championships Bareilly, January 14, 2025: The Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) once again proved their dominance in Indian boxing, retaining their title at the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship with a commanding performance in the finals. SSCB boxers delivered…
Biggest contingent of 36 Indian Players to be in action at the KD Jadhav Stadium from January 14-19 New Delhi, January 13: The likes of PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and even the double combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty needed a break to recuperate from injuries and niggles and rejuvenate themselves after the arduous…
As the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025 approaches, excitement builds not only for the presence of seasoned champions but also for the promising talents who are set to make their mark on one of the most prestigious badminton stages. Among the participants are a host of young Indian players across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories,…
India’s top boxers battle for supremacy in week-long showdown from January 7-13 in Bareilly Former World Youth Champion Sachin Siwach and Asian Games representative Lakshya Chahar led a dominant charge by the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) on Day 5 of the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship, with the unit securing nine berths in…
KARMAN THANDI RETURNS TO ACTION AFTER SABBATICAL AT W50 DELHI India’s top singles stars Ankita Raina and Rashmika Shrivalli Bhamidipaty will headline the home challenge at the ITF W50 tournament, where Karman Kaur Thandi will return to competitive tennis after a one-year break. Known for her fighting spirit, a gritty Raina, ranked 286 in the…
India’s Maaya Rajeshwaran capped an impressive week in a befitting manner, emerging the girls singles champion at the ITF J300 event while Korean player Donghyon Hwang grabbed the boys singles title at the DLTA Complex on Saturday. The 15-year-old Maaya, thus, won her first singles title since December 2023 by edging past Ekaterina Tupitsyna 3-6…
India’s top boxers battle for supremacy in week-long showdown from January 7-13 in Bareilly Bareilly, January 9, 2025: Shiva Thapa, the reigning Welterweight (60-65kg) champion from the previous edition, kicked off his title defence at the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship with a commanding victory on Day 2. Representing Assam, Thapa, who made history…
India’s top boxers battle for supremacy in week-long showdown beginning on January 7, 2025,_ Govind Sahani, a silver medallist at the 2023 Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament and a member of the Indian contingent for the 2023 Men’s World Boxing Championships, started his campaign at the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship with a commanding…
India Junior Hockey Team is all set to compete against the best in World in Chennai while senior team competes in Rajgir Asia Cup 2025 which is going to be the 12th edition of the continental tournament will be played in Rajgir. With a spot in the 2026 world cup in Netherlands and Belgium on…
Up Against Former World Rank 17 Mannarino from France, Nagal showed extremely good resilience to win in straight sets India no1 Sumit Nagal, who yesterday lost the first set to the local wildcard entrant but then didnt look back after that winning next two in 6-3,6-1 in some fashion. He had a bigger challenge up…
India no1 Sumit Nagal, who endured a tough loss last week in the first match of season came back from a set down to win his match. Playing against Alexander Klintcharov from NZL in Auckland, Nagal initially showed nerves. After losing his first serve he ended up losing his third one as well which ended…
Ethiopia’s defending champions Hayle Lemi Berhanu and Aberash Minsewo are returning to retain their titles at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025, a World Athletics Gold Label Race, scheduled for Sunday, 19th January. Berhanu will attempt a hat trick of wins after his back-to-back victories in 2023 and 2024 in the men’s section. If successful, he…
At HIL 2024, Spaniard Enrique Gonzalez put Vedanta Kalinga Lancers ahead in the 13th minute, but the side failed to build on the early momentum in their opening Hockey India League match as UP Rudras scored thrice at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Monday, December 30. Gonzalez struck home following a mesmeric run…
Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is delighted to announce that India has been awarded the hosting rights for the prestigious World Boxing Cup Final 2025 and the Congress 2025, scheduled to take place in November 2025. This landmark achievement underscores India’s growing prominence on the global boxing stage and reaffirms its capability to host world-class…
New Delhi, November 26, 2024: The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has appointed Malaysian doubles specialist Tan Kim Her to work with the national team for the second time. Instrumental in pairing Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy during his first stint with India, Tan will focus on developing strong doubles partnerships and bench strength ahead…
In a recent case that galloped its way into the Delhi High Court, the Rajasthan Equestrian Association (REA) locked horns with the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) over governance issues, voting rights, and adherence to the National Sports Development Code of India (NSDCI). This courtroom drama unfolded against the backdrop of India’s preparation for the…
Women’s doubles top seeds Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto and men’s singles third seed Sathish Kumar Karunakaran gave the Indian badminton fans a lot to cheer for as they registered straight games wins to clinch the Guwahati Masters Super 100 titles here on Sunday. Ashwini and Tanisha, the only defending champions to retain the title, defeated China’s Li Hua Zhou…
Goalkeeper Nina Shil was named Player of the Match for her outstanding display at the Handball Championships. Handball, India overcame Singapore with a commanding 35-22 win on Sunday at the Asian Women’s Handball Championship (AWHC) 2024 in New Delhi, opening up the opportunity for their best-ever finish at the tournament. India, who have never finished…
South Korea beat China in a clash of the heavyweights, while Kazakhstan beat Singapore in Handball New Delhi, December 6, 2024: Despite inflicting 15 goals on former winners Japan, more than any other team so far in the competition, India fell to a loss in game three of the Asian Women’s Handball Championship 2024. Beaten…
Ashwini-Tanisha, Mansi Singh and Satish Kumar also reach the last four Guwahati, Dec 6: India’s rising women’s singles star Anmol Kharb kept her cool under relentless pressure to pack off defending champion Lalinrat Chaiwan of Thailand in the quarterfinals of the Guwahati Masters Super 100 badminton tournament here on Friday. Kharb had fought back from…
INDIAN WINS 3 out of 5 FINALS at the 2024 Syed Modi International Badminton Championship The 2024 Syed Modi International Badminton Championship provided a lot of insights into the current state of Indian badminton. While the tournament had a depleted field with several top players absent, India still contested the final in all five disciplines,…
The Syed Modi International S300 2024 is currently underway at the Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium in Lucknow. The dominance of Indian shuttlers on home soil is in full flow, and they are aiming to clinch every title. As Indian shuttlers have already made this tournament a memorable one by reaching the finals in every…
Sakshi Malik, Olympic Bronze medalist and Commonwealth Games Gold medalist will flag off the races as Event Ambassador of the 12th Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation Marathon, to be run on December 8. The event that offers among the highest prize money of Rs 58 lakhs plus, exclusively for Indian participants, will see some of the…
Asian Womens Handball Championship 2024 Comes to India for the First Time: All You Need to Know Sporting history will be made this December when India hosts the 20th edition of the Asian Women’s Handball Championship (AWHC) at the Indira Gandhi Arena, New Delhi. World Handball League (WHL) presents the Asian Women’s Handball Championship which…
The second edition of the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup is slated to begin on December 1, 2024, in Chengdu, China, and will feature 16 nations that will be fighting for the prestigious Guoliang-Sörling Trophy. Following the resounding success of the inaugural edition last year, Chengdu will once again provide the stage for this thrilling…
19 year old Anupama pulls a huge upset by beating veteran Beiwen Zhang to book a pre- quarterfinal spot at ongoing LI-NING CHINA MASTERS 2024 which is a super-750 event. Due to the withdrawal of Nozomi Okuhara WR50 Anupama Upadhyaya got a last minute entry in the main-draw against world rank 15 Beiwen Zhang from…
The highs and lows for Indian football, in the last year, it peaked with the excitement of playing in a second successive Asian Cup in January and fell to its lowest in June after being eliminated from the race for the next World Cup, We have even dropped to the worst FIFA ranking in seven…
After a commanding victory over Malaysia, the Indian women team faced challenges but came back with a win Indian team knew they had challenges up their sleeves when they took the stadium. The star of the Malaysian match Sangita started off well as we were up in the very third minute. A crisp pass from…
Title Defence on cards as Indian Women Team are the defending champion of Asian Champions Trophy A lot was on stake when the Indian team took the position on the ground. Up against a World rank 23 team Malaysia, it wasn’t expected to be a tough outing for the Indian team. At half time though…
GM Aravindh Chithambaram ended the unbeaten run of table topper GM Arjun Erigaisi to throw open the Chennai Grand Masters 2024 title race while GM Vidit Gujrathi eked out a draw against GM Levon Aronian in Round 6 here on Sunday. Arjun and Aronian are now in joint lead with four points each with Aravindh,…
The wrestling world championships season of 2024 started at the Olympic Games in Paris and moved on to the U17, U20 and U23 world championships in Amman, Pontevedra and Tirana respectively. The championships for the non-Olympic weight categories at Tirana, Albania was the final destination this year. There was some confusion regarding whether an Indian…
The Rise and Fall of Indian Badminton Indian badminton has seen its share of glory days, with legendary players like Prakash Padukone, Saina Nehwal, and PV Sindhu making significant contributions to the sport. However, recent years have witnessed a decline in India’s international performance, particularly in comparison to dominant nations like China. China’s Dominance China…
This is Ramkumar and Saketh’s fourth Challenger title, first outside India The All-Indian pair of Ramkumar Ramanathan and Saketh Myneni got better of American-Dutch pair in the Final of ATP CH100 event in South Korea. Ramkumar and Saketh won against Vasil 🇺🇸 and Stevens 🇳🇱 6-4,4-6,10-3 The all-Indian pair didn’t drop even a single set…
Malvika Becomes the third Indian Women Singles player, after Sindhu and Saina to enter BWF300+ Final outside India Malvika Bansod, WR34 defeated Jakobsen from Denmark WR38 to enter the final of Hylo Open 2024 In the Semifinal she defeated Julie Jakobsen 🇩🇰 23-21, 21-18 to reach the finals. Malvika will play Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt, seeded…
National Ranking TT Men’s Singles: Final: Ankur Bhattacharjee (PSPB) bt Ronit Bhanja (RSPB) 11-7, 11-5, 12-10, 13-11. Women’s Singles: Final: Sutirtha Mukherjee (RSPB) bt Yashaswini Ghorpade (PSPB) 11-7, 5-11, 11-6, 9-11, 11-5, 11-3. The men’s singles final unfolded with surprising calm, largely due to the early exits of top contenders. Young Ankur Bhattacharjee, who seized the opportunity, stepped…
Asian heavyweights to feature as the tournament kicks off in New Delhi from December 1 till 10 South Asia’s first women’s handball league, the World Handball League (WHL) India – Women, will be hosting the historic 20th edition of the prestigious Asian Women’s Handball Championship in New Delhi from December 1 to 10, 2024, with…
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi relied on his strong analytical skills and quick decision making to beat Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France to clinch the WR Chess Masters 2024 title in London. The final of the 16-player strong knockout tournament was decided via Armageddon after both the classical games ended in draws. The competition followed a bidding…
The pair will make up Team India at the BEC in Moscow in Nov 2024, after finishing 1st & 2nd in the NESC24 Winner Wasfi Bilal (YoshiKiller) and runner-up Shubham will represent India at the BRICS Esports Championship (BEC) in Moscow, Russia, on November 9-10, 2024, after topping the National Esports Championship 2024 (NESC24), held…
Mary Kom’s legacy as a trailblazer in Indian Women’s Boxing and Sunil Chhetri’s leadership in Indian Football make them aspirational figures. Their humility, perseverance, and ability to connect with people from all walks of life positions them as relatable and trustworthy ambassadors for a brand like Utkarsh SFB, which caters to a diverse audience. Utkarsh…
India’s Avik Bhatia secures Silver medal and Surya finishes with Double Silver The AEF Cup CSIY-B, returning to India after 14 years, featured top riders from 11 nations showcasing their skills at Bengaluru’s state-of-the-art Surge Stable from October 11 to 13. India celebrated a double podium finish in the overall standings at the AEF Cup…
The Hockey India League (HIL) is making a much-anticipated comeback in December 2024 after a seven-year hiatus, and this revamped edition promises excitement for hockey fans. Starting on December 28, 2024, the league will feature both men’s and women’s teams for the first time, marking a significant development in Indian hockey. The men’s and women’s…
India’s campaign in the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has had its share of highs and lows. In their opening game against New Zealand, the team faced a disappointing 58-run defeat. New Zealand posted 160/4, with Sophie Devine starring (57* off 36). India’s response fell short, being bowled out for 102, with top players…
As in previous years, the 2025 Wanda Diamond League will see the world’s biggest stars compete across four different continents at 14 of the sport’s most prestigious one-day meetings, with the most successful qualifying for the two-day Wanda Diamond League Final in Zurich. The Road to the Final will begin in Xiamen on April 26th…
New Delhi, 5 October 2024 – The SFA Championship Delhi kicked off with an exciting first day, highlighted by the impressive performance of U-11 India No. 2 squash player, Vihaan Chandhok. The U-11 Asia no.5 player impressed everyone by reaching the semi-finals, setting the stage for a thrilling competition. Alongside squash, badminton and skating were also…
New Delhi, October 5, 2024: Rising Indian archer Vaishnavi Pawar, supported by Punit Balan Group, impressed with her brilliant performance as the Indian team clinched the silver medal in the recurve U-18 women’s team category at the 2024 Asian Youth Archery Championship in Taipei City, Chinese Taipei. Vaishnavi generally took the first shot for the three-member…
The Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship is one of India’s most prestigious and long-standing tennis tournaments, organized by the All India Tennis Association (AITA). It serves as the premier national championship for Indian tennis players, providing a platform for both senior and junior players to showcase their talent. The event is sponsored by Fenesta, a…
Sumit Nagal is all set to make his ATP Rolex Shanghai Masters debut on October 2, 2024, at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena in Shanghai. This is a hard-court tennis tournament. Nagal face China’s Wu Yibing in the first round of 128. Wu Yibing is currently ranked 96th in the ATP rankings, while Nagal…
