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…
Indian para-shuttlers made Paralympic Games history by securing five medals Paris Paralympics 2024 New Delhi, September 24, 2024: Hon’ble Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, President of Badminton Association of India (BAI) and Chief Minister of Assam, announced that BAI will honour the Paris Paralympics 2024 medalists for their outstanding efforts that scripted history with a combined reward of…
Ahmedabad, September 20, 2024: With an aim to build on the formidable squad built at the Auction for Pro Kabaddi League Season 11, U Mumba has initiated an intensive 40-day training camp at the Wyndham Hotel and Club O7 in Ahmedabad. This camp will bring together all 21 players, blending youthful talent with the seasoned…
The highly anticipated UTT National Ranking Championships in 2024, the season’s first, will begin tomorrow at the Rainbow Khelo India Residential Academy in Kangra, a city renowned for its natural beauty and historical significance. Known for its serene and adventurous allure, Kangra will now host its first-ever National Ranking table tennis event, organised by the…
New Delhi, September 4: The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) has officially announced today the selection of the Indian team for the upcoming 27th Asian Table Tennis Championships, scheduled to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan. This prestigious event, set to take place from October 7 to 13, will witness the participation of the continent’s top table…
Aside from being Olympic champions, what do Letsile Tebogo, Neeraj Chopra, Faith Kipyegon, Usain Bolt, and Armand Duplantis have in common? They all first rose to prominence at the World Athletics U20 Championships. The biennial junior competition is often the first global stage for many talents who could go on to become Athletics track &…
The Challenge of Indian Table Tennis players at Paris 2024 are serious and realistic this time than never before. Indian Table Tennis has never looked in such a commanding position in the past. The results of our players in the last few years have raised expectations among TT fans around the country. A total of…
No points for guessing the first one 1. Neeraj Chopra – Athletics – M Javelin Neeraj Chopra goes to Paris as the defending Olympic champion and reigning World Champion. He has followed up his brilliant performance in Tokyo with incredible consistency, maintaining an ongoing streak of 23 podium finishes in a row, most being wins….
India’s badminton players are sharpening their rackets and setting their sights on the podium at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Let’s delve deeper into their training journeys: PV Sindhu: A Champion’s Quest for Gold ● A Team Effort: Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu isn’t going it alone. In Germany, she’s surrounded by a powerhouse support team….
India’s young talent in the women’s long jump, Shaili Singh, finished 2nd at the Interstates at the end of June with a jump of 6.59m. It was a stronger performance than she had managed thus far in the season, but left her falling agonizingly short of Olympic qualification. It brought an end to a hectic…
PV Sindhu is one of India’s most successful and most decorated sportspersons. She has won medals at various tournaments such as Olympics and on the BWF circuit, including a gold at the 2019 World Championships. The 28 years old shuttler currently ranks 14th in women singles according to BWF World rankings. As age is passing…
A young Indian Badminton player Lakshya Sen, has secured his spot for the Paris Olympics 2024. His years of hard work , patience, resilience and sheer determination lead him to clinched his Olympics spot. This will be Lakshya’s debut at Olympics. Over the years, he has been making his mark with his rise at international…
Avinash Sable has become a stalwart of Indian athletics, consistently representing India on the big stage over the last 6 years. He will do so again at the Paris 2024 Olympics, in the Men’s 3000m Steeplechase. Avinash Sable will be one of few Indian athletes going to his 2nd Olympics. So the stage will feel…
Indian junior badminton team, led by senior national finalist Tanvi Sharma and a group of upcoming youngsters, is all set to challenge for a podium finish at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2024 to be played in Yogyakarta, Indonesia from June 28. The 18-member Indian squad, selected by the Badminton Association of India (BAI),…
The Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) has picked Anush Agarwalla to represent the country at the upcoming Paris Games in Dressage event after he pipped close contender Shruti Vora on better average after a careful evaluation of the recent performances of the contenders. It will be India’s first ever entry at the Dressage event at…
India’s world-beating Javelin thrower returns to competition today at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland, to take on some of his biggest rivals heading into the Olympics. It will be Neeraj’s first competition in over a month, after pulling out of the Ostrava Golden Spike as a precautionary measure to avoid risk of an…
Southeast Asia’s groundbreaking Women’s Handball League (WHL), promoted by Pavna Sports Venture, has launched an ambitious “future handball champions program” starting from the upcoming league season in January, 2025 with a focus on scouting and developing young and talented Indian women players from across the country. With this goal in mind, the League has entered into…
TreGa Semi-Final Run at the Singapore Open 2024 underscores their emerging supremacy in World Badminton India’s rising women’s badminton stars Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly once again underlined their prowess on the world stage as they became the first Indian women players to reach the semi-final stage of a BWF Super 750 tournament in Singapore…
Pro-boxing in India to get major fillip with inaugural Global Boxing Series to be held on June 1 The series will witness first ever influencer marque showdown along with eight bouts at the Jade Garden Banquets, Worli Mumbai, 31st May 24: Boxing fans in India would witness the electrifying atmosphere and high-octane tussles between professional boxers at the inaugural Global Boxing Series which will be held…
The Malaysia Masters Badminton Tournament 2024 is set to begin tomorrow, and Indian shuttlers are gearing up for a challenging competition. Here’s a comprehensive look at the draws and the paths for all Indian players. Men’s Singles Ayush Shetty faces a tough final round qualification match against Brazil’s Ygor Coelho. This will be a test…
The focus of the archery world shifts to Yecheon, South Korea, as Stage 2 of the 18th edition of the Archery World Cup kicks off on May 21st. This follows a stellar performance by Indian archers in Stage 1 in China, where they secured their highest ever medal tally of eight, including five golds. This…
Sumit Nagal’s consistent and breakthrough achievements this year have secured him a coveted spot in the main draw of the prestigious Roland Garros Grand Slam. Preparing to make his debut on the iconic Parisian clay, Nagal’s meteoric rise to a career-high ranking of 80 cemented his place in the main draw. This also ensures that…
Indian Mixed Relay Team Aims for Paris Berth at Asian Athletic Relay Championships The inaugural edition of the Asian Athletic Relay Championships is set to take place on May 20 and May 21, with all eyes on the Indian mixed relay team. Their performance in this event will determine their qualification for the Paris Olympics…
Bhubaneswar, Odisha: The Kalinga Stadium is set to witness a stellar display of athletic talent as India’s top athletes converge for the National Senior Athletics Federation Cup 2024, popularly known as the Federation Cup. The event kicks off on May 12th and carries immense significance this year, serving as a crucial platform for athletes to…
In the pulsating world of table tennis, where every match is a whirlwind of skill and strategy, yesterday unfolded as a day of triumph and upsets for Indian paddlers. Manika Sparked. Amidst the thunderous rallies and nail-biting moments, the spirit of resilience and determination shone bright, encapsulating the essence of sporting glory. The spotlight fell…
The Indian Grand Prix 1 athletics meet, held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Tuesday, saw some exciting performances but no athletes managed to achieve the qualifying standards for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Triple Jump and Long Jump Highlights: ● Praveen Chithravel, the bronze medalist at the Asian Games 2023, emerged victorious in…
It was a day of dominance for the world champion women’s team as they smoothly advanced to the Shanghai World Cup Stage 1 finals. After topping the Qualifications on Tuesday, the women’s team, comprising world champion Aditi Swami, ever consistent Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Parneet Kaur received a bye in the R16. Facing Turkey in…
Yuki Bhambri and Albano Olivetti have won the quarterfinals of the BMW Open 2024 on Thursday, 18 April at Munich, Germany. The duo displayed a remarkable performance against their American opponents, Evan King and Robert Galloway, securing a straight-set victory. Throughout the match, Yuki and Albano showcased their skills with eight aces against the American…
Indian wrestlers displayed remarkable grit and skill on the third and fourth days of the Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The contingent brought home a mix of silver and bronze medals across various weight categories, showcasing their prowess on the mat. Day 3 Recap: Shivanee Pawar emerged as a shining star for…
Indian Wrestlers won Three Medals on Day 1, No Medals on Day 2 of Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 Indian wrestlers had a mixed bag at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. They secured three medals on the opening day but failed to win any on the second day. Day 1 Roundup: Three…
The much awaited Asian Wrestling Championship 2024 is all set to start today. We will bring all the live updates of the Asian Wrestling Championship 2024 as it happens for the Indian wrestlers for the next Six Days Day5 GR 55-63-77-87-130kg Matches for today 55kg | Arjun will be up against Sajjad from Iraq and…
As the world eagerly anticipates the Paris2024 Olympics Games, athletes from India are gearing up to showcase their talent and determination on the global stage. The athletics timetable for the Paris 2024 Olympics has been unveiled, setting the stage for an exhilarating 11 days of track and field action. The events will kick off with…
Four Quarterfinal Matches for India Our Olympic medalist, PV Sindhu, continues to dominate at the Spain Masters! ● She crushed Huang Yu-Hsun (Chinese Taipei) in straight sets (21-14, 21-12) showcasing her incredible skills. ● Up next, Sindhu faces Supanida Katethong (Thailand) in the quarterfinals, aiming for a spot in the semifinals. ● Ranked 11th, Sindhu…
The top seed of the ATP1000 Masters tournament Rohan Bopanna & Mattew Ebden played some great tennis to enter Quarterfinal at Miami Open. In the second round they got better of Polish/Monaco pair of Nys & Zielinski 7-5,7-6. While the first match for the top seed went until the super tie breaker the Indo-Aussie pair…
The Indian Open Throws Competition 2024 witnessed a spectacular showcase of talent across various throwing events, underscoring the depth and prowess of Indian athletes. From the seasoned veterans like Tajinderpal Singh Toor to emerging stars like Haqikat Grewal, each athlete demonstrated exceptional skill and determination, pushing the boundaries of their respective disciplines. Punjab emerged as…
Indian badminton players had a strong start at the BWF300 Swiss Open 2024 with victories for PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth, and Lakshya Sen. Dominant Sindhu: In the women’s singles, former champion PV Sindhu continued her winning ways, defeating Pornpicha Choeikeewong (Thailand) in straight games to advance to the second round. She will now face Tomoka Miyazaki…
One of the biggest international table tennis tournaments, WTT Star Contender Goa has returned to India with its second edition, scheduled at the Peddem Indoor Stadium in Mapusa, Goa from January 23 to 28. The upcoming prestigious tournament promises a bigger and better experience for the fans, especially with the inclusion of 17 Top-20 paddlers…
Elite winners Hayle Lemi and Aberash Minsewo went home with USD 50,000 top prize from a total prize pot of USD 405,000. Srinu Bugatha and Nirmaben Thakor top Indian finishers Ethiopian Hayle Lemi Berhanu became only the second athlete to defend the men’s crown in the history of the Tata Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics…
Asian Games gold medallists Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy fought hard but could not get the better of world champions Kang Min Hyuk and Seo Seung Jae of South Korea in the men’s doubles final of the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2024 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Sunday. The Indian combination went down 15-21,…
Jagsher Singh Khangurra, Bornil Aakash Changmai and Tanvi Sharma continued their winning streaks as Indian junior shuttlers advance to the semi-finals on day four of the Badminton Asia U17 and U15 Junior Championships in Chengdu, China. In the boys’ U15 singles category, Jagsher Singh Khangurra defeated China’s MA Chu Xuan 21-14, 21-13 in just 28…
The Indian star defeated the Jordanian in the quarter final bout to book her place at Paris 2024. By Astik Raj The reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen stole the show once again as she took on the Jordanian pugilist Hanan Nassar in the quarter-final of women’s flyweight category. This win means a lot, not only…
South Korea has been winning medals in Asian Games since 1966, never missed in one single games. Written by Astik Raj The Indian Men’s Volleyball team put up a stunning performance by defeating the reigning silver medalists in the Asian Games. After thrashing Cambodia 3-0 last night, everyone expected India (ranked 19th in Asia) to…
Written By Saurav Shah The Indian wrestling team for the Asian Games shortlisted through selection trials held at New Delhi A total of 18 wrestlers were selected for the 19th Asian Games at Hangzhou with six wrestlers each in Greco-Roman, Women’s freestyle, Men’s freestyle. The biggest news coming out from the trials was Olympic silver…
The journey to Paris 2024 has already begun since last year. Till now, a total of 15 athletes have already qualified, including 8 shooters and 7 track and field athletes. Written by Astik Raj Hangzhou is all set to host the 19th Asian games from next week, different teams from different countries have started…
Bopanna, Nagal and Bhambri to spearhead Indian attack in a World Group II play-offs tie to be held in Lucknow on Saturday and Sunday India captain Rohit Rajpal, on Thursday, announced the India squad that will take on Morocco in the Davis Cup World Group II tie scheduled to be held at the Vijayant Khand…
No Jhingan and Gurpreet but Sunil Chhetri to make the trip to China Written By Astik Raj The revised 17 member squad has been released by the AIFF, the national governing body for football in India today. There has been a lot of controversy and speculation regarding this selection. In the end, AIFF President Kalyan…
