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HIL 2025–26

Men’s Hero HIL 2025–26 Qualifier 2 Preview: Everything on the Line as Hyderabad Toofans Face Ranchi Royals in a Do-or-Die Clash

Bhubaneswar is set for another high-voltage night as the Men’s Hero Hockey India League HIL 2025-26 reaches its most unforgiving phase. On Sunday evening, January 25, Hyderabad Toofans and Ranchi Royals will step onto the Kalinga Hockey Stadium turf knowing that there is no safety net left. One team will book a place in the…

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Indian Swimming

How far is Indian swimming from the Asian Games Cutoff? The numbers tell the truth

For years, Indian swimming has lived in a fog of half-truths. We have spoken about potential, blamed facilities, argued about selection policies, and celebrated the occasional international medal without ever answering the most basic performance question: are Indian swimmers actually fast enough to compete at the Asian Games? Now, with the 2026 Asian Games qualification…

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BWF World Junior Championships

Indonesia Withdraws from Hosting 2026 BWF World Junior Championships, Exposing Deep Fault Lines in Badminton’s Global Event Model

The international badminton calendar was jolted on January 24, 2026, when the Badminton World Federation (BWF) confirmed that the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) had relinquished its hosting rights for the 2026 BWF World Junior Championships. What was initially expected to be a routine organisational shift has instead revealed a much deeper structural crisis within the…

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National Cross Country Championships

Railway Sports Promotion Board Dominate Senior Team Titles at 60th National Cross Country Championships

Ranchi, Jharkhand witnessed a display of depth, endurance and organisational strength on Saturday as athletes from the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) clinched both the senior men’s and women’s team titles at the 60th National Cross Country Championships, underlining their supremacy in Indian long-distance running. Competing on a challenging course that tested stamina and tactical…

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Santosh Trophy

Santosh Trophy 2025–26: West Bengal and Rajasthan stay perfect as drama unfolds in Group A

Defending champions West Bengal and a quietly efficient Rajasthan continued their winning runs on a dramatic Friday in Group A of the 79th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy Final Round, as late goals, comebacks and missed chances shaped a gripping day of football in Dhakuakhana and Silapathar. While West Bengal edged past a resilient…

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Indian Super League

AIFF’s Pre-Bid Conference Signals New Commercial Era for Indian Super League 2025–26

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) took a significant step towards securing the future of the Indian Super League (ISL) on Friday by holding a virtual pre-bid conference for the league’s 2025–26 commercial and broadcast rights. The meeting, chaired by AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey and Deputy Secretary General M. Satyanarayan, brought together some of the…

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WTT Contender Muscat

Indian Doubles Pairs Fall Just Short After Gritty Semifinal Runs at WTT Contender Muscat

India’s table tennis campaign at the WTT Contender Muscat came to a bittersweet close in the semifinals, with both Indian doubles pairs producing brave, high-quality performances before bowing out against formidable Chinese opposition. While neither Manav Thakkar–Manush Shah nor Ayhika Mukherjee–Yashaswini Ghorpade could cross the semi-final hurdle, their runs underlined how close Indian doubles is…

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Vedanta Kalinga Lancers

Hendrickx Fires Vedanta Kalinga Lancers Into Hero HIL Final With Gritty Win Over Ranchi Royals

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers secured their place in the final of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Ranchi Royals in Qualifier 1 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday. In a match that was defined by defensive discipline, penalty-corner efficiency and moments of individual brilliance, Alexander Hendrickx…

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Shubhankar Sharma

Shubhankar Sharma Opens His 2026 Campaign at the Iconic Dubai Desert Classic

As the international golf calendar moves into full swing, India’s leading professional Shubhankar Sharma begins his 2026 campaign this week at the prestigious Hero Dubai Desert Classic, one of the most celebrated tournaments on the DP World Tour. While his competitive season technically began with the BMW Australian PGA Championship in November, this week’s start…

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Indian Sports Fans

The Indian Sports Fan: Inside a USD 130 Billion Transformation of Culture, Commerce, and Consumption

The Indian sports fan is no longer a passive spectator confined to a television screen. Over the last 15 years, India’s sports ecosystem has undergone a structural transformation one that has shifted the country from a cricket-dominated entertainment market into a diversified, digitally powered, multi-sport economy. Valued at roughly USD 19 billion today, the industry…

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Santosh Trophy

Champions West Bengal Hit the Ground Running as Santosh Trophy Final Round Kicks Off in Assam

The 79th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2025–26 burst into life on Wednesday, January 21, with a high-energy opening day across Dhakuakhana and Silapathar in Assam, setting the tone for what promises to be a fiercely contested Final Round. Defending champions West Bengal announced their intent in emphatic fashion, while Tamil Nadu and…

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IGPL

IGPL and Leander Paes Launch Nationwide Golf Growth Initiative to Build India’s Next Generation of Champions

The Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), in partnership with the Indian Golf Union (IGU), the Professional Golfers’ Association of India (PGAI) and The Golf Foundation (TGF), has unveiled a transformative grassroots programme aimed at reshaping the future of Indian golf. Launched at the Delhi Golf Club on January 22 in the presence of tennis legend…

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Jemimah Rodrigues

Jemimah Rodrigues Joins Southern Brave, Adding Indian Firepower to Women’s Hundred 2026

India’s stylish batter Jemimah Rodrigues has taken another significant step in her growing global career after being signed by Southern Brave for the 2026 season of the Women’s Hundred. The 25-year-old’s move marks a new chapter in her association with one of England’s most competitive franchises and further underlines her rising stature in the world’s…

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Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026

Cameron Scott Claims Stage Three as Luke Mudgway Defends Yellow in a Gruelling Day at the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026

Stage Three of the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 delivered exactly what a decisive mid-race chapter is meant to provide attrition, tactical tension, and a dramatic sprint that reshaped the balance of the overall contest without yet settling it. Set against the undulating terrain of the Western Ghats Gateway, the 22 January stage tested the…

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Shah and Chitale

Shah and Chitale Script Stunning Three-Game Comeback to Reach Mixed Doubles Final in WTT Contender Muscat

Indian duo Manush Shah and Diya Chitale produced one of the most remarkable turnarounds of the tournament at the WTT Contender Muscat on Thursday night, overturning a two-game deficit to defeat Thibault Poret and Charlotte Lutz in a gripping Mixed Doubles semifinal at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex. After dropping the opening two games, Shah…

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Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals

Aman Sehrawat–Led Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals Blend Mumbai Rap and Mat Grit in Official Anthem as Fan Culture Ignites in PWL 2.0

In a league that thrives on spectacle as much as sporting excellence, the Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals have taken a decisive step towards shaping their identity by unveiling their official team anthem for Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2.0. Rooted in Mumbai’s contemporary rap culture and layered with traditional regional sounds, the anthem is more than…

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WTT Contender Muscat

Manush Shah and Diya Chitale Storm into Semifinals with Gritty Mixed Doubles Win at WTT Contender Muscat

India’s rising table tennis pairing of Manush Shah and Diya Chitale produced one of their most composed and complete performances on the international stage to defeat Koen Pang (Netherlands) and Zeng Jian (China) 3–1 in the mixed doubles quarterfinals at the WTT Contender Muscat 2026, booking their place in the semifinals after a tense, high-quality…

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RCB

“In Every Game, We Have Found a Way to Win”: Smriti Mandhana Reflects on RCB’s Unbeaten Surge in WPL 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, RCB’s dream run in the Women’s Premier League 2026 has continued to gather momentum, with the defending champions becoming the first team to confirm a playoff berth after five wins from five matches. At the heart of this remarkable start is a combination of tactical clarity, squad depth and an unshakable belief…

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WTT Contender Muscat

Manush Shah and Manav Thakkar Power into Semifinals with Statement Win over Alamiyaan–Shams in Muscat

Indian men’s doubles stars Manush Shah and Manav Thakkar produced a commanding performance to defeat Noshad Alamiyaan and Navid Shams in the quarterfinals of the WTT Contender Muscat 2026, sealing a 3–1 victory and booking their place in the semifinals at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex. The final scoreline 11–3, 11–3, 9–11, 11–8 underlined India’s…

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Bengaluru FC

Renedy Singh’s Appointment Signals a New Survival-First Era for Bengaluru FC

Bengaluru FC’s decision to appoint Renedy Singh as head coach ahead of the Indian Super League 2025–26 season is far more than a routine managerial change. It is a declaration of intent not about chasing glamour or expensive signings, but about survival, sustainability, and redefining what success means in Indian football’s most turbulent year. Announced…

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PV Sindhu

PV Sindhu Reaches 500-Win Milestone With Gritty Quarterfinal Entry at Indonesia Masters 2026

PV Sindhu once again underlined her enduring class and competitive fire at the Indonesia Masters 2026, as she defeated Denmark’s Line Højmark Kjærsfeldt in straight games to book a place in the quarterfinals. The 21–19, 21–18 victory, achieved in 42 intense minutes in Jakarta, was significant for more than just progression in a Super 500…

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Rugby Sevens

Bihar Boys Outclass Odisha to Retain Sub-Junior Rugby Sevens Crown as Rajasthan Claim Bronze

Bihar once again underlined their dominance in India’s age-group rugby as they were crowned champions of the Boys’ Under-15 category at the 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship, defeating hosts Odisha in the final at the Kalinga Stadium on Wednesday evening. The defending champions produced a composed and clinical performance to win 25–5, retaining the…

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Jemimah Rodrigues

“I Wanted to Finish the Innings and Take Responsibility”: Jemimah Rodrigues Leads Delhi Capitals Past Mumbai Indians

Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues produced a captain’s knock under pressure, scoring a composed unbeaten half-century to guide Delhi Capitals to a crucial seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League 2026 at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday. On a surface that slowed considerably as the innings progressed, Rodrigues’ calm presence ensured Delhi…

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Udita

Inspired by Her Triumph: Mandeep Singh Draws Motivation from Udita’s Hero HIL Title as Ranchi Royals Chase Glory

When Udita lifted the Women’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 trophy with SG Pipers, it marked the pinnacle of a remarkable season for her team. But the significance of that moment stretched well beyond the podium. Watching from the sidelines of the men’s competition was her husband, Mandeep Singh, the Ranchi Royals attacker who now…

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PV Sindhu

PV Sindhu Shows Champion’s Resolve with Stunning Comeback at Indonesia Masters 2026

PV Sindhu once again reminded the badminton world why she remains one of the sport’s most formidable competitors, producing a comeback that embodied grit, belief, and elite match temperament at the Indonesia Masters Super 500. In her opening-round clash at the iconic Istora Senayan in Jakarta, Sindhu overturned a deeply challenging situation to defeat Japan’s…

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Pune Grand Tour

Luke Mudgway Triumphs on Mulshi–Maval Test as Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 Delivers a Gruelling Stage 1

The Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 delivered its first true test of endurance and tactical nous on Tuesday as Stage 1, the Mulshi–Maval Miles, unfolded across an unforgiving 87.2-kilometre route beginning at TCS Circle near Hinjewadi. What followed was a high-speed examination of nerve, positioning and teamwork, ending with a thrilling sprint finish that underlined…

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