As the countdown begins for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026, Indian men’s team chief coach Craig Fulton has struck a confident yet measured tone following the announcement of the pool draw. Placed in a challenging Pool D alongside England, Pakistan, and Wales, India will head into the tournament with clarity in preparation and…
Sreenidi Deccan FC were forced to settle for a point at home after a resilient Namdhari SC side held them to a 1-1 draw in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad. While the result saw Sreenidi climb to second in the standings, it was Namdhari who left with greater…
After a 20-year wait, the India U20 women’s football team is set to return to the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup, carrying with them not just the weight of history but a renewed sense of belief and preparation. Leading the Young Tigresses into the continental stage will be captain Shubhangi Singh, who embodies the calm…
The eighth edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) is set to be staged across Malta and its sister island Gozo from October 29 to November 4, 2027, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of youth sport within the Commonwealth. The event will bring together approximately 1,150 to 1,200 athletes aged between 14 and…
Indian tennis continues to unearth promising young talent, and this week in Spain, 16-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran has firmly announced herself on the international junior circuit. Competing at the prestigious ITF J300 event in Villena, Maaya has put together a string of commanding performances to reach the semifinals, underlining both her potential and growing maturity against…
The Indian Football League 2025-26 season continues to build momentum with two key fixtures lined up on Thursday, March 19, as Chanmari FC host Shillong Lajong FC in Aizawl, while Sreenidi Deccan FC take on Namdhari Sports Academy in Hyderabad. With league standings beginning to take shape, both matches carry significant implications for teams looking…
The Orleans Masters witnessed a day of high-intensity badminton action in the Round of 32, with Indian shuttlers delivering a mix of impressive victories and hard-fought defeats. While several young names stepped up with strong performances, the day also exposed the depth and challenges of competing at the highest level on the BWF circuit. One…
The 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships witnessed a lively start to its singles events at the Abhay Prashal Stadium, as the qualification rounds delivered a compelling mix of dominant performances and edge-of-the-seat encounters. With the top 16-ranked players in both men’s and women’s categories already assured direct entry into the main draw, the…
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced that New Zealand and South Africa will host the fourth edition of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup, with the women’s tournament scheduled to take place in Auckland and the men’s competition set to be staged in Cape Town in June 2026. The Nations Cup serves as a crucial…
The growth of Indian sporting ecosystem, the importance of grassroots participation, and the need to nurture future champions were among the key themes discussed during the Grand Sports Conclave held on Day 3 of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) National Convention at the India Habitat Centre in New…
Veteran Indian forward Navneet Kaur has credited her teammates and the coaching staff for helping her deliver one of the standout performances at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers held in Hyderabad, Telangana, where she was named the Player of the Tournament. Navneet played a central role in India’s strong campaign at the qualifiers,…
In a significant boost to regional athletics collaboration, Sri Lanka will send four relay teams to India for the upcoming 3rd Open Relay Competition, scheduled to be held on March 28 in Chandigarh. The participation comes following a formal invitation from the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), highlighting the growing importance of cross-border competition in…
Mumbai is set to take centre stage in Indian squash as the second edition of the JSW Indian Open begins on March 18 at the iconic CCI Brabourne Stadium. Over five days, the tournament promises high-quality competition, bringing together India’s leading players and a strong international field in what has quickly become a key fixture…
Punjab FC produced one of their most resilient performances of the season as they held FC Goa to a 1-1 draw despite playing more than half the match with ten men in their Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 clash at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday. The result extended FC Goa’s unbeaten run and lifted…
Indian tennis continues to find encouraging signs in its next generation, and 18-year-old Manas Dhamne offered another glimpse of that promise with a spirited performance at the Miami Open qualifying event. Despite a straight-sets loss to Spain’s rising star Rafael Jodar, the Indian wildcard pushed his higher-profile opponent in a contest that underlined both his…
The Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi, Kerala, will host the Indian men’s national football team’s final match of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier Final Round against Hong Kong, China, on March 31, 2026. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:00 PM IST and will mark a significant return of international football…
Roundglass Tennis Academy athlete Karan Singh delivered an impressive week of tennis before finishing runner-up at the ITF Men’s World Tennis Tour M25 Kolkata tournament, going down to Australia’s Philip Sekulic in the singles final on Sunday. Playing at the Bengal Tennis Association Stadium, the 22-year-old Indian faced a tough challenge against Sekulic in the…
Indian tennis player Karan Singh delivered an impressive run at the ITF M25 Kolkata tournament, finishing as runner-up after a week of consistent performances. The 21-year-old, ranked ATP No. 447, fell short in the final against Australia’s Philip Sekulic (ATP 504), losing 1-6, 6-7(1) in a match that saw momentum swing dramatically during the second…
NorthEast United FC secured their first victory of the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 season with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Jamshedpur FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on Sunday. Spanish midfielder Andy Rodríguez was the hero of the night, scoring twice in the second half to guide the Highlanders to a crucial three…
The leading contenders in the women’s team event of the 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships continued their dominant run as the favourites advanced into the quarterfinals with convincing victories in the pre-quarterfinal round at the Abhay Prashal Stadium on Sunday. Most ties concluded in identical 3–0 scorelines, highlighting the strength of the top…
Mumbai City FC withstood a spirited second-half challenge from Inter Kashi FC to secure a 2–1 victory in the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday. Goals from Noufal PN and Lallianzuala Chhangte ensured the Islanders claimed their third win of the season, while Rohit Danu scored the…
The Indian Open Jumps competition in Bengaluru witnessed a series of impressive performances as several Indian athletes began their season on a positive note. Among the standout performers was Mubassina Mohammed, who delivered a strong display in the women’s long jump to claim the gold medal with a new personal best, while Abdulla Aboobacker emerged…
Bengaluru FC produced a disciplined defensive performance to hold league leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a 0–0 draw in Gameweek 5 of the Indian Super League 2025–26 season at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. The result halted Mohun Bagan’s winning run, making Bengaluru FC the first team this season to take…
Diamond Harbour FC secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Shillong Lajong FC in Match 15 of the Star Cement Indian Football League 2025–26 season at the SSA Stadium in Shillong on Saturday. A clinical first-half brace from Luka Majcen proved decisive as the visitors held on to claim all three points despite a strong second-half…
A dramatic stoppage-time header from Muhammad Ajsal helped Kerala Blasters FC snatch a 1–1 draw against East Bengal FC in Match 31 of the Indian Super League 2025–26 season at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday. The late equaliser ensured the Blasters secured their first point of the season after a determined…
Sreenidi Deccan FC secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Gokulam Kerala FC in Match 14 of the Star Cement Indian Football League 2025–26 at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri on Saturday. A decisive second-half strike from Fabrice Kah in the 54th minute proved enough to separate the two sides in a closely contested encounter. The…
The India U17 women’s team produced a remarkable late comeback to defeat Myanmar 3–2 in an international friendly at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on Saturday. Two late goals from substitutes Anushka Kumari and Joya ensured that India overturned a half-time deficit to secure victory in dramatic fashion. The match was the second of two…
The 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships began at the Abhay Prashal Stadium in Indore on Saturday, with the opening two rounds of the men’s and women’s team events largely unfolding along expected lines. Several traditional powerhouses asserted their dominance early, registering convincing victories and positioning themselves strongly for qualification to the knockout stages….
The Indian Women’s Hockey Team finished as runners-up at the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 in Hyderabad, Telangana, going down 0–2 to England in the final at the G.M.C. Balayogi Hockey Ground on Saturday. Goals from Grace Balsdon (13’) and Elizabeth Neal (43’) ensured victory for England in a tightly contested final. Despite the…
India’s elite boxing contingent has arrived in Mongolia to begin an intensive training camp ahead of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, scheduled to take place from March 28 to April 11, 2026. The preparatory camp is expected to play a crucial role in helping the Indian team fine-tune its preparations before one of the most…
Indian cricketer Deepti Sharma has emphasised the importance of encouraging young girls to take up sport, stating that the growing visibility of women athletes is gradually changing perceptions and inspiring a new generation across the country. Speaking in New Delhi during the launch of a joint report by the BBC and Collective Newsroom on women’s…
Aizawl FC produced a late comeback to hold Real Kashmir FC to a 2–2 draw in a dramatic Indian Football League (IFL) 2025–26 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl on Friday. Goals from Zomuansanga and Lalhriatpuia ensured the hosts responded twice to Real Kashmir’s leads, denying the visitors a crucial away victory. Real…
The Indian Women’s Hockey Team booked their place in the final of the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 in Hyderabad with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Italy in the semi-final at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground on Friday. A decisive goal from Manisha Chauhan in the 40th minute proved enough to separate…
Rajasthan United FC secured their first victory of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025–26 season in dramatic fashion as Amadou Soukouna’s injury-time strike sealed a thrilling 3–2 win over Namdhari Sports Academy at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur on Friday. In a match that swung wildly in the closing stages, Soukouna’s brace and a…
Indian women’s hockey reached an important milestone in 2026 as the Indian Women’s Hockey Team secured qualification for the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup for the third consecutive time. With their qualification for the 2026 Women’s Hockey World Cup, the team has achieved something that had never happened before in the history of Indian women’s…
The Star Cement Indian Football League (IFL) 2025–26 continues with an exciting double-header on Friday, March 13, as Rajasthan United FC take on Namdhari Sports Academy in Jaipur, while Aizawl FC host Real Kashmir FC in Aizawl in two crucial fixtures early in the season. Both matches come at an important stage of the campaign,…
India enjoyed another strong day at the Yonex Swiss Open Super 300 in Basel as Tharun Mannepalli and the top-seeded men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty progressed to the quarterfinals with impressive victories in their respective matches at the St Jakobshalle arena. While Tharun produced a composed performance to defeat Malaysia’s Justin…
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has taken a significant step toward strengthening the commercial structure of domestic football after announcing Star Cement as the title sponsor for the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025–26 season. The partnership, officially confirmed on March 11, 2026, marks an important milestone for the league as it continues to evolve…
The Indian Women’s Hockey Team delivered a commanding performance to defeat Wales 4–1 in their final Pool B match of the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2026 in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Star forward Navneet Kaur scored a brilliant hat-trick, while Sakshi Rana opened the scoring as India finished the group stage as table toppers….
Newly promoted Chanmari FC will look to continue their impressive start to the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025–26 season when they host former champions Dempo SC at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl on Thursday, March 12. The match, scheduled to kick off at 18:30 IST, carries significant importance for both teams as they aim…
Indian badminton enjoyed a day of significant breakthroughs at the Yonex Swiss Open 2026 Super 300 as Kiran George, Tharun Mannepalli, and the mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto produced impressive performances to reach the Round of 16 of the tournament. The opening round in Basel saw India record key upsets and…
Defending champions Odisha Rugby Club (Odisha RC) and Future Hope Harlequins secured their places in the Women’s Final of the National Rugby 15s Championship 2026 Division 1 after two intense semi-final encounters at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Tuesday. Both matches delivered exciting contests, highlighting the rising competitiveness of women’s rugby in India….
Indian shuttler Kiran George produced one of the biggest upsets of the opening round at the Yonex Swiss Open Super 300, defeating former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in straight games to advance to the Round of 16 in Basel. Ranked World No. 42, Kiran delivered a composed and fearless performance against the…
Defending champions Delhi Hurricanes and historic Mumbai club Bombay Gymkhana Rugby Club secured their places in the men’s final of the National Rugby 15s Championship 2026 Division 1 after winning their respective semi-finals at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Wednesday. The two teams progressed through contrasting routes to the final. Delhi Hurricanes produced…
Ice hockey may still be a niche sport in India, but the enthusiasm and determination of young athletes continue to grow steadily. On International Women’s Day 2026, India took another meaningful step in nurturing women’s participation in winter sports by hosting the IIHF Global Girls Game at the Himadri Ice Rink in Dehradun. The exhibition…
The Indian women’s hockey team will step onto the field with a place in the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers on the line when they face Wales in their final Pool B match in Hyderabad on March 11. After an encouraging start to the tournament, the hosts currently sit top of the…
Indian tennis player Vaishnavi Adkar is enjoying a defining phase of her career, and the state of Karnataka has played a central role in her recent breakthrough. Fresh from winning the ITF W35 Kalaburagi title, Adkar has capped off a remarkable few weeks that also saw her finish runner-up at the prestigious KPB Trust ITF…
In a significant step toward strengthening the tennis ecosystem in India, the Government of Maharashtra and the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) have announced an ambitious initiative to host 20 International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournaments across the state. The initiative aims to expand competitive tennis beyond metropolitan centres and bring international-level opportunities directly to…
Olympian Manu Bhaker returned to winning ways as she topped the 10m Air Pistol Women’s final at the National Selection Trials T3 (Group A) held at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi on Tuesday. The 22-year-old shooter delivered a composed performance in the final to secure first place ahead of Sainyam, while…
India’s men’s doubles pairs made a positive start at the BWF Swiss Open Super 300 tournament, with both Satwiksairaj Rankireddy–Chirag Shetty and Arjun MR–Hariharan Amsakarunan progressing to the Round of 16 after hard-fought wins in their opening matches. While the top-seeded duo of Satwik and Chirag had to survive a tense encounter against their Singaporean…
