Indian shooting legend Jitu Rai believes the upcoming Shooting League of India (SLI) could mark a turning point for the sport in the country, bridging the gap between elite performance and public engagement while creating a clear pathway from grassroots talent to the international stage. Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of UP Prometheans,…
The mutual termination of José Manuel ‘Chema’ Núñez Martín, Chema Núñez’s contract with Northeast United FC on January 15, 2026 marked more than the departure of a foreign midfielder. It became a telling reflection of the shifting economic and structural realities of the Indian Super League (ISL) during the 2025–26 season, where ambition was forced…
JSW Soorma Hockey Club finally opened their account in the Hero Hockey India League (Men’s) 2026 with a composed and authoritative 3–1 win over HIL GC at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Thursday. Led from the front by captain Harmanpreet Singh, who scored twice, Soorma delivered a…
The Indian sports fan has evolved from a passive viewer into an active participant in a rapidly expanding ecosystem that blends culture, commerce, technology, and identity. What was once a cricket-dominated, television-led consumption pattern has transformed into a multi-sport, digital-first, data-driven economy, positioning the sports industry as one of India’s most promising growth sectors. Valued…
Badminton is on the brink of one of its most significant regulatory shifts in decades. With the Badminton World Federation (BWF) expanding the trial of the 25-second time clock system at the 2026 Indonesia Masters, the sport is moving decisively away from subjective officiating toward objective, time-based standardization. What may appear, at first glance, to…
India’s women’s singles challenge at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026 came to an end on Thursday, but Malvika Bansod’s performance against China’s Han Yue offered valuable insight into where the young Indian stands in her development curve. Facing the fifth seed and one of the most consistent players on the BWF World Tour, Malvika went…
Ranchi Royals produced one of their most authoritative performances of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 season, dismantling SG Pipers 6–2 in Ranchi on Tuesday night, with captain Tom Boon delivering a sensational five-goal masterclass. The emphatic victory not only thrilled the home supporters but also propelled the Royals up to fourth place in…
Guwahati is set to take a significant step toward establishing itself as a high-performance sporting center, following the announcement of a new High-Performance Satellite Sports Centre by the Directorate of Sports & Youth Welfare (DSYW), Government of Assam, in partnership with the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS). The initiative marks a decisive move to build…
The opening round of the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026 delivered a telling snapshot of Indian women’s singles badminton at a crossroads, where promise and transition sat side by side. While 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma announced her arrival on the big stage with a fearless performance against China’s Wang Zhi Yi, former world champion PV Sindhu endured…
The Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026 offered Indian badminton a timely reminder of the value of experience, as HS Prannoy rolled back the clock to produce one of his most assured performances in recent times. On a day when youth and promise were on display across courts in New Delhi, it was the 33-year-old from Kerala…
The 2025 season reaffirmed Indian Athletics status as the dominant force in Asian men’s triple jump, but it also exposed structural vulnerabilities that will shape the country’s medal prospects at the 2026 Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. With Praveen Chithravel and Abdulla Aboobacker once again establishing themselves above the 17-meter benchmark, India remains well positioned…
As the Women’s Premier League, WPL continues to redefine the landscape of women’s sport in India, franchises are increasingly recognizing their power beyond performance and results. On January 17, UP Warriorz will take that responsibility forward by dedicating their WPL fixture against Mumbai Indians to advocating free, flexible, and lifelong education for girls, in partnership…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Women’s Premier League, WPL 2026 campaign has begun with a statement that goes beyond points on the table. The 137-run opening partnership between Smriti Mandhana and Grace Harris against UP Warriorz was not just a record stand; it was a clear indication of a franchise that has evolved tactically, emotionally, and structurally…
India’s Yuki Bhambri and Sweden’s André Göransson continued their impressive start to the 2026 ATP season by booking a place in the semifinals of the ASB Classic in Auckland, an ATP 250 event that traditionally serves as a key warm-up tournament ahead of the Australian Open. The top-seeded Indo-Swedish pair overcame a stern challenge from…
Defending champions Shrachi Bengal Tigers produced a timely statement of intent in the Hero Hockey India League 2026 (Men), registering a pulsating 5–3 victory over Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Tuesday. Led by a captain’s performance from Jugraj Singh, who struck his first hat-trick…
The Prime Volleyball League (PVL) has taken a significant leap forward in India’s sporting ecosystem, with Season 4 recording a staggering 239 million views across live television and digital platforms. Held in Hyderabad earlier this year, the fourth season of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia marked a defining moment not just…
Mumbai witnessed a meaningful intersection of legacy and elite ambition on January 12 as Olympic bronze medalist Aman Sehrawat completed a one-day youth and akhada connect tour across the city. The tour, rooted in community engagement rather than spectacle, set the tone for the upcoming Pro Wrestling League (PWL) season, which begins on January 16,…
HIL GC delivered a statement performance to hand Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons their first defeat of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 season, winning 4–2 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Monday. The contest belonged to Kane Russell, whose third hat-trick of the season underlined both his…
The Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026 has witnessed significant late changes to its main draw, with Indian shuttlers Tanvi Sharma, Tharun Mannepalli and the women’s doubles pair of Ashwini Bhat K and Shikha Gautam earning promotion following the withdrawal of several top international players on the eve of the Super 750 tournament. Among the most notable…
The Shooting League of India (SLI) took another decisive step in its expansion with the formal induction of UP Prometheans as its newest franchise, unveiled through an immersive launch at the Prometheus School Shooting Range in Noida. The occasion was designed not as a conventional announcement but as a live demonstration of intent placing the…
SG Pipers opened their account in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Hyderabad Toofans at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Monday. A brace from Tomas Domene proved decisive, while goalkeeper Tomas Santiago delivered a standout Player of the Match performance…
The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) is set for a high-profile return with the official announcement of its Season 5 schedule, marking the league’s comeback after a comprehensive restructuring. The fifth edition of PWL will run from January 15 to February 1, 2026, at the Noida Indoor Stadium, bringing elite Indian and international wrestling talent back…
The Sports Ahmedabad Conclave, held in Ahmedabad on January 9, 2026, may well be remembered as a turning point in India’s sporting administration. Attended by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, and Sports Secretary Hari Ranjan Rao, the conclave was not about ceremonial speeches or broad promises. Instead, it delivered…
In global road running, longevity is a marker of credibility. Any race that crosses the two-decade mark earns the label of a “historical” event, and as the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 enters its 21st edition, it firmly belongs in that category. What further elevates the 2026 edition is the quality of the international elite field,…
Ranchi Royals produced one of the most dramatic turnarounds of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 season, scoring four goals in a blistering final quarter to overpower defending champions Shrachi Bengal Tigers 4–1 and claim their first three points of the campaign. What looked like a frustrating evening for the home side for…
The WTT Feeder Vadodara 2026 turned into a rewarding outing for Indian table tennis, with home players featuring prominently across the doubles events. From gold-medal finishes to hard-fought runner-up results, the tournament underlined both the depth and versatility emerging in the Indian contingent, particularly in doubles and mixed doubles. The standout performance of the week…
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers moved to the top of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 standings after edging past HIL GC in a tense 1-1 draw that was settled 3-1 in the shootout at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday. In a contest defined by structure, discipline…
SG Pipers held their nerve under pressure to defeat Shrachi Bengal Tigers 1-1 (3-2 in shoot-out) in a gripping final and lift the Women’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 title at a packed stadium in Ranchi on Saturday. In a contest defined by fine margins, defensive discipline, and goalkeeping excellence, the Pipers prevailed in the…
The Indian Olympic Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in Ahmedabad on January 9, 2026, marked a significant moment in the restructuring of Indian sport. Conducted after a gap of nearly three years, the meeting was less about routine approvals and more about resetting priorities financial, administrative, and athlete-centric priorities as India charts a long-term…
Delhi Capitals may have begun their Women’s Premier League 2026 campaign with a 50-run defeat against Mumbai Indians, but head coach Jonathan Batty was quick to underline the positives from the opening-night encounter at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy. Despite the margin of the loss, Batty believes the performance offered encouraging signs in execution,…
Payas Jain continued his outstanding run at the WTT Feeder Vadodara 2026 in Vadodara, emerging as the central figure of the tournament after clinching the mixed doubles title alongside Syndrela Das and advancing to the men’s singles final. With a place in the men’s doubles final already secured as well, the Delhi-born paddler now stands…
India’s distance runners gained valuable exposure at the World Cross Country Championships as Gulveer Singh led the men’s challenge with a 40th-place finish, while the Indian mixed relay quartet secured a respectable 12th place in a fiercely contested field. Though the results may not headline the podium, they offered important context on where Indian endurance…
A blistering three-minute stretch from A. Anantharaj turned a tense contest on its head as Tamil Nadu stormed into the semifinals of the 75th Senior National Basketball Championship with an emphatic 87–57 win over Kerala at the Nehru Indoor Stadium on Friday. What had been an evenly poised quarterfinal was transformed into a one-sided affair…
The Elite Men and Women’s Senior National Boxing Championships 2026 concluded on Saturday at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, marking a landmark moment for Indian boxing. For the first time, the men’s and women’s national championships were conducted simultaneously at the same venue, bringing together over 600 boxers from across the country competing in 10…
The Tata Mumbai Marathon is set to script a historic first when it returns for its 21st edition on Sunday, January 18, introducing the Mumbai Coastal Road into its race route for the very first time. With over 65,400 runners expected to take part, the race will transform one of the city’s newest and most…
A new chapter begins for UP Warriorz as they take the field for their opening match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 against Gujarat Giants at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on Saturday afternoon. With Meg Lanning stepping in as captain and Abhishek Nayar taking charge as head coach, the franchise enters the…
The 2026 edition of Tata Steel Chess India Rapid, held at the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium in Kolkata from January 7 to 11, will be remembered not merely for its elite field or high-quality chess, but for the extraordinary circumstances under which Nihal Sarin emerged champion. What began as a tournament framed around Viswanathan Anand’s much-anticipated…
The opening rounds of the WTT Feeder Vadodara 2026 in Vadodara delivered a series of eye-catching results as young Indian paddlers rose to the occasion, registering multiple upsets against higher-ranked and seeded opponents at the SAMA Indoor Sports Complex on Friday. Junior national champion Hansini Mathan, wildcard entrant Sanil Shetty, and the mixed doubles pair…
The men’s 50–55 kg final at the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships promises a compelling contest after Jadumani Singh and Pawan Bartwal delivered commanding semi-final performances to book their places in the title bout at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, on Friday. Jadumani, the Boxing World Cup Finals silver medallist, produced one of…
Captain Harmanpreet Singh once again proved decisive as JSW Soorma Hockey Club edged past Hyderabad Toofans 3–1 in a shootout after a tightly contested 1–1 draw in regulation time in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Friday. In a match defined by defensive discipline, goalkeeping excellence,…
The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has announced a strong 20-member contingent for the 2026 Badminton Asia Team Championships, set to be held from February 3 to 8 in Qingdao, China. The tournament, which also serves as the Asian qualification event for the 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup Finals, presents India with a unique blend…
Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons showcased composure under pressure to clinch a vital bonus point, edging past SG Pipers 5–4 in the shootout after an absorbing 4–4 draw in regulation time in a high-octane Men’s Hero Hockey India League encounter at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Friday. In a match that swung repeatedly in momentum…
Simranjeet Kaur once again underlined her importance to Indian archery by finishing on top of the women’s recurve standings after the round-robin stage of the first national selection archery trials of 2026, held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) ground in Kolkata. In a competition designed to test consistency, temperament, and match-play sharpness, the…
Punjab kept their campaign alive at the 75th Senior National Basketball Championship with a crucial 81–74 victory over Chandigarh in a do-or-die men’s league encounter at the Nehru Indoor Stadium on Thursday, sealing the final spot in the pre-quarterfinals. With both teams having lost their first three matches, the contest effectively became a knockout, and…
Viswanathan Anand continues to defy age, logic, and expectation at Tata Steel Chess. At 56, the five-time world champion once again demonstrated why he remains one of the sharpest minds in world chess, bouncing back from a painful defeat to share the lead in the Rapid section of Tata Steel Chess India 2026 alongside young…
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers continued their upward surge in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Shrachi Bengal Tigers at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Egmore, on Thursday. A dramatic late strike from Boby Singh Dhami sealed the contest for the Lancers after Affan Yousuf had briefly restored parity…
Ranchi Royals signed off their Women’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 campaign with an emphatic 5–2 victory over SG Pipers, producing a dominant all-round performance in front of their home crowd to secure third place in the tournament. A brace each from Lucina von der Heyde and Hannah Cotter, along with a well-taken goal by…
India’s elite boxers continued to stamp their authority at the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships, with reigning world champion Minakshi Hooda, two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen, and World Boxing Cup gold medalist Hitesh Gulia cruising into the semifinals with commanding performances at the Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, on Thursday. The ongoing championships…
India’s young table tennis talent enjoyed a strong start at the inaugural WTT Feeder Vadodara 2026, with Jash Modi, Parth Magar and Sarthak Arya topping their respective groups to progress to the qualifying knockout round at the SAMA Indoor Sports Complex on Thursday. The tournament is presented by the Sports Authority of Gujarat, hosted by…
India’s campaign at the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships will be led by one of its most consistent performers in the throws, as two-time Asian Indoor champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor has been named captain of a 17-member Indian contingent for the continental meet scheduled from February 6 to 8 in Tianjin, China. The Athletics Federation…
