The restructuring of the AFC U20 Women Asian Cup qualification pathway marks a significant shift in how youth football is organised across the continent. For India, the implications are particularly noteworthy. Based on current seeding projections and past performance, the Indian U20 women’s team would have secured a direct place in the Qualification Phase as…
Indian golf witnessed another significant moment on the domestic circuit as Saptak Talwar delivered a high-quality performance to finish tied second at the 2026 DP World PGTI Open in New Delhi. With an impressive total of 20-under-par, Talwar not only secured a runner-up finish but also reinforced his status as one of the most consistent…
As the India U20 women’s team prepares to step onto the continental stage at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 in Thailand, there is a clear shift in narrative from qualification to competitiveness. Under head coach Joakim Alexandersson, the Young Tigresses arrive not just as participants after a 20-year absence, but as a side…
India is set to take a significant step forward in track and field with the inaugural National Indoor Athletics Championships scheduled to be held on March 24–25 at the Kalinga Indoor Stadium in Bhubaneswar. For a nation where athletics has traditionally developed through outdoor competitions, this marks the beginning of a structured indoor ecosystem an…
India’s preparations for the next phase of international competition received a significant boost as U-23 head coach Naushad Moosa announced a 24-member squad for the upcoming Tri-Nation Friendlies to be held in Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh. The tournament, featuring India, Bhutan, and Tajikistan, will take place during the March FIFA International Match Window, offering a crucial…
Indian women’s golf continued its steady rise on the global stage as Diksha Dagar and Hitaashee Bakshi delivered impressive top-10 finishes at the 2026 Ladies European Tour (LET) WPGA Australian Championship. Competing against a strong international field at Sanctuary Cove in Queensland, both players showcased composure, adaptability, and growing consistency hallmarks of India’s emerging presence…
Indian squash enjoyed a defining moment on Sunday as Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh clinched the men’s and women’s titles respectively at the JSW Indian Open 2026 in Mumbai. In front of an enthusiastic home crowd at the Cricket Club of India (CCI), both players delivered commanding performances to underline India’s growing stature in global…
Bengaluru FC return to Kolkata this weekend with a clear objective to build momentum and close the gap to the top three in the ISL 2025-26 standings. The Blues, under the guidance of Renedy Singh, will face ISL debutants Inter Kashi at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Sunday evening, in what promises to be a…
The men’s 400m at the Indian Open delivered one of the most encouraging starts to a domestic athletics season in recent years, as multiple Indian quarter-milers including Rajesh Ramesh dipped under the 46-second mark. At the centre of it all was Rajesh Ramesh, who stormed to gold with a lifetime best of 45.26 seconds now…
Tamil Nadu’s Vithya Ramraj delivered a commanding performance to clinch gold in the women’s 400m at the Indian Open, underlining her consistency across rounds and reaffirming her status as one of India’s leading quarter-milers. Clocking 53.31 seconds in the final, Vithya registered the fastest time across both A and B finals, capping off a near-flawless…
Ecuador’s Andres Andrade and Argentina’s Federico Agustin Gomez were crowned doubles champions at the Morelos Open 2026, defeating India’s Rithvik Choudary Bollipalli and Arjun Kadhe in a well-contested final at Estadio Morelos. The South American duo produced a composed and efficient performance to seal the title in straight sets, 6-3, 7-6, in a match that…
Punjab FC produced one of their most complete performances of the season, dismantling Kerala Blasters FC 3-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi in the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26. A ruthless first-half showing, led by Samir Zeljković, Bede Osuji, and Dani Ramírez, ensured the visitors took full control of the contest early and…
In a landmark decision set to reshape the landscape of women’s football, the FIFA has officially confirmed the expansion of the Women’s World Cup to 48 teams starting from the 2031 edition. The move, approved unanimously by the FIFA Council, signals both the rapid growth of the women’s game globally and a strategic push to…
Indian gymnastics registered a significant milestone on the international stage as Harschit Damodharan and Nishad Milind Naravane advanced to the finals of the prestigious DTB Pokal 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany. Competing against some of the strongest junior gymnasts from across the globe, the Indian duo delivered technically sound performances to secure their spots in the…
The India U20 women’s national team has taken a significant step in its continental journey, arriving in Thailand with a 24-member squad ahead of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026. For a group that has already scripted history by ending a 20-year absence from the tournament, the next phase is about translating preparation into…
Odisha FC produced a commanding performance to secure their first win of the Indian Super League 2025-26 season, defeating NorthEast United FC 4-1 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Friday. Spearheading the victory was Rahul KP, whose brace capped a clinical attacking display from the Juggernauts. The result lifts Odisha FC to…
Mumbai City FC delivered a tactically disciplined and defensively resolute performance to edge past Mohun Bagan Super Giant 1-0 in a high-intensity Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. A first-half goal from Noufal PN, combined with an outstanding display from goalkeeper Phurba Lachenpa, ensured the Islanders climbed…
The 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships in Indore delivered one of its most compelling days of action as the doubles finals took centre stage at the Abhay Prashal Stadium. With high-intensity rallies, momentum swings, and pressure-filled deciders, Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) once again underlined its dominance in Indian table tennis by clinching…
In a move that reflects India’s growing stature as a global hub for hockey development, Hockey India has hosted the Kazakhstan Senior Men’s Hockey Team for a high-performance training camp at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Northern Regional Centre in Sonipat, Haryana. The camp, running from March 10 to 21, 2026, is a crucial…
India’s rising dominance in squash was on full display at the JSW Indian Open 2026 in Mumbai, as Abhay Singh and Veer Chotrani delivered commanding performances to storm into the men’s semifinals. On a day where Indian players asserted control across draws, it was the composure, tactical clarity, and maturity of these two that stood…
A dramatic late equaliser from Nikola Stojanović ensured Jamshedpur FC salvaged a 1-1 draw against Sporting Club Delhi in their Indian Super League 2025-26 clash at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. In a contest shaped by missed chances, defensive lapses, and changing conditions, the Serbian midfielder’s strike in the 89th minute denied the…
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…
