The Indian tennis fans had a reason to rejoice with the teenager Manas Dhamne etching his maiden ATP Challenger victory amidst the disappointing results by Ramkumar and Sasikumar Mukund. Manas wins his maiden ATP Challenger match Manas Dhamne won his first qualifying round match against Tatsuma Ito at the ATP 75 Internazionali di Tennis Francavilla…
In a thrilling display of youthful vigour and raw talent, India’s Uber Cup campaign left fans both proud and hungry for more. Despite stumbling against badminton powerhouses China and Japan, the journey was far from a disappointment. It showcased not only the gap between India and the elite but also the immense potential simmering within…
Team India has successfully entered into the quarterfinals of the UberCup 2024 tournament. However, this huge defeat from china has left team india blank. In all 5 matches of the tie, China displayed superior performance over India. Team India could not secure a single game win against the highly ranked Chinese players, all of whom…
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…
In a massive boost towards qualifying for the Paris Olympics 2024, the Indian men’s recurve team has climbed up the rankings to be world number 2, surpassing China. With 243 ranking points, the Indian team is currently 22 points ahead of China. The Korean men’s team sits at the top with 340 ranking points, maintaining…
Amidst the rollercoaster of recent events in the sport, badminton enthusiasts were treated to an exhilarating Saturday, a rare occurrence since the glorious triumph of Indian women in the Badminton Asia Championships. Women Score a 4-1 Victory It all commenced in the most spectacular fashion with Ashmita Chaliha securing the opening point. Her impeccable jump…
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…
The Indo-French duo Yuki Bhambri & Albano Olivetti started their BMW Munich Opens campaign with a win and they both ended it with a win as well. The prestigious BMW Munich Opens Men’s doubles title 2024 on Sunday. The 2024 BMW Open was a men’s tennis tournament held on outdoor clay courts. This event marked…
Indian Wrestlers Dominate at Asian Qualifiers, Eyeing Paris Berths with Vinesh Phogat Leads the Charge. The Asian Olympic Wrestling Qualifiers in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan witnessed a dominant display by Indian wrestlers particularly Vinesh Phogat, Anshu Malik, and Reetika. These wrestlers are on the cusp of securing their berths at the Paris Olympics, raising hopes for a…
An exceptional match unfolded between the Indo-French duo and the Austrian duo. Yuki & Albano secured a victory over Erler & Lucas in three sets, with scores of 6-1, 6-7, 10-7 This is the same duo they lost in the Marrakech Open semifinals earlier this month.Yuki and Albano lost to Erler & Lucas with the…
Let me get some things straight. I started writing this article with a lot of hope. Then came the news of Sujeet and Deepak being stranded in Dubai and unable to reach the venue for the weigh-in. Jaideep’s performance was heart-warming. After Aman’s loss, I felt like ‘what is the point of all this?’. But…
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…
The next event in wrestling for qualification to Paris 2024 is almost upon us, with the Asian qualification tournament in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from April 19th to 21st. There will be two quota places on offer in each event [6 each in men’s freestyle(FS), men’s Greco-Roman (GR) and women’s wrestling (WW)]. The format is very straightforward-…
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…
Hardly 48 hours have passed since the big disappointment of not qualifying for XD in Paris, yet as is life here we are, gearing up for the next big ticket event—the ITTF Singles World Cup. Both Manika and Sreeja have tough challenges ahead in the group. While the sting of that recent setback lingers, the…
India’s women’s tennis team hopes to qualify for the playoffs at BJK have fizzled out. The Indian women’s tennis team is in Asia/Oceania Group 1 following teams China, Korea, NewZealand, Chinese Taipei, and Pacific Oceania. The five member womens Indian tennis team, was announced by the All India Tennis Association (AITA). Namely: 1. Ankita Raina…
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…
Hockey India (HI) has decided to revive the Hockey India league (HIL) after a gap of seven years. A window has been tentatively fixed between December ’24 and January ’25. Under the leadership of Dilip Tirkey, there is hope that this new version, with 8 men’s and 6 women’s teams, will further ignite the growing…
The Indian athletics scene is buzzing with excitement as the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) unveiled a 14-member squad for the upcoming World Race Walking Team Championships in Antalya, Turkey. Set to begin on April 21st, the event offers a crucial platform for Indian race walkers to not only challenge for podium finishes but also…
Ankita Raina (World Rank: 239) will lead the Indian Challenge at the Billie Jean King Cup 2024 Asia/Oceania Group I playoffs in Changsha, China from April 8 to 13th. The matches will be played on clay courts Joining Ankita Raina in the Indian team will be Sahaja Yamalapalli (World Rank: 309), Shrivalli Bhamidipaty (World Rank:…
The Indian National Record (NR) in women’s long jump stands as a testament to the prowess of the legendary Anju Bobby George, a figure deeply ingrained in the annals of Indian athletics. Her remarkable achievement, securing the fifth position at the Athens Olympics in 2004, remains a milestone in Indian sport. However, records are meant…
Following her history-making performance at the Badminton Asia Team Championships in February, 17-year-old badminton prodigy Anmol Kharb has picked up right where she left off. Kharb, ranked a relatively unknown 333rd in the world, is setting the Kazakhstan International Challenge ablaze, recently securing a dominant pre-quarterfinal berth with a straight-game victory over her higher-ranked compatriot…
As the world eagerly anticipates the Paris 2024 Olympic 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…
Chopra Sets Sights on Paris and 90 Meters at Star-Studded Doha Opener, Jena also to compete for his DL debut Neeraj Chopra, India’s golden javelin thrower, isn’t one to shy away from a challenge. As the prestigious Diamond League series kicks off its 2024 season, Chopra will be at the heart of the action, starting…
I am no expert in shooting. I have absolutely no skin in the game. What I am is an earnest fan of the sport. I have been following it since the 2000 Olympics and more closely in this Olympic cycle. Shooting has a special place in my heart because it has the potential to bring…
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…
Sumit Nagal leads the Indian challenge at the Marrakech Open ATP 250 event starting next week. He will be joined by Yuki Bhambri with his new doubles partner, Albano Olivetti. Sumit Nagal has had a good start to the year qualifying for the Australian Open main draw and beating the 31st-seed Alexander Bublik. He had…
Deeper Dive into the Badminton Asia Championships: Indian Challenge The Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, China (April 9-14) sees a strong Indian presence. Here’s an analysis with some talking points: Men’s Singles: ● Tough Start for Top Seeds: Both Lakshya Sen (vs. Shi Yu Qi) and Kidambi Srikanth (vs. Anthony Sinisuka Ginting) face top seeds…
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…
RUPAL Chaudhary stormed into national sensation in 2022, when she became the 1st Indian athlete (male or female) to win not 1 but 2 World U20 Athletics Championship medals at the same event. The ever-smiling and ever-energetic teenager won the heart of all Indians and especially her Meerut townfolks after returning from Colombia. Most of…
By Astik Raj The Indian contingent is ready to participate once again at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Given the history of the Asian Games, whose idea was proposed by an Indian himself, Guru Dutt Sondhi, this sports meet becomes very important for the athletes and the sports fans in the country. It is…
India team is chasing Pistol Quotas for Paris Olympics The NRAI a 35-member team for the Asian Championships in Changwon, South Korea, which will be held from October 22 to November 2. The competition will offer two Paris Olympic Quota in each of the 12 individual Olympic events across the three disciplines of rifle,…
Birmingham, August 26th 2023:The Indian women’s blind cricket team on Saturday scripted history as they won a gold medal after defeating Australia in the rain-curtailed finals of the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games 2023 on the back of their scintillating show in Birmingham here. The Indian women’s blind cricket team has won everyone’s…
HS Prannoy’s fantastic run in the BWF World Championships in Copenhagen came to an end on Saturday after he went down in a close contest against former world junior champion and third seed Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the men’s singles semifinals. The world no. 9 Indian began strong and clinched the opening game with an aggressive…
At the start of the day one would have expected Avinash Sable to make the Semifinals and atleast one if not two Triple Jumpers to enter the Finals. None happened In what was expected to be a great curtain raiser for India at the Budapest world Athletics Championships came up as a disaster for Sable….
Hello and welcome to our special coverage of the World Athletics Championships at Budapest 2023 This is possibly the most anticipated single sport competition after FIFA World cup. The build up is phenomenal. If you are looking at the India schedule for the championship you can get it here Heres what you can expect on…
The second day of Women Wrestling competition saw Indian Priya Malik upgrade her Silver to Gold, becomes only the Second Ever Indian women to be Junior World Champion. The phenomenal day for India which saw as many as Four women wrestle through the draw to SemiFinals. Three of them actually made it to the…
