The Indian sports fan is no longer a passive spectator confined to a television screen. Over the last 15 years, India’s sports ecosystem has undergone a structural transformation one that has shifted the country from a cricket-dominated entertainment market into a diversified, digitally powered, multi-sport economy. Valued at roughly USD 19 billion today, the industry…
The 79th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2025–26 burst into life on Wednesday, January 21, with a high-energy opening day across Dhakuakhana and Silapathar in Assam, setting the tone for what promises to be a fiercely contested Final Round. Defending champions West Bengal announced their intent in emphatic fashion, while Tamil Nadu and…
The Indian men’s football team began 2026 with a modest but symbolic rise in the FIFA Rankings, moving up one place to 141st in the latest January update. While the Blue Tigers did not play a single international match since their defeat to Bangladesh in November, the reshuffle in global rankings has still worked in…
The Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), in partnership with the Indian Golf Union (IGU), the Professional Golfers’ Association of India (PGAI) and The Golf Foundation (TGF), has unveiled a transformative grassroots programme aimed at reshaping the future of Indian golf. Launched at the Delhi Golf Club on January 22 in the presence of tennis legend…
JSW Soorma Hockey Club produced one of their most dominant performances of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26, crushing SG Pipers 6–1 in their final group-stage match in Bhubaneswar. Yet, in a cruel twist of sporting fate, even that emphatic scoreline was not enough to carry them into the Qualifiers. Soorma needed a seven-goal…
India’s stylish batter Jemimah Rodrigues has taken another significant step in her growing global career after being signed by Southern Brave for the 2026 season of the Women’s Hundred. The 25-year-old’s move marks a new chapter in her association with one of England’s most competitive franchises and further underlines her rising stature in the world’s…
Stage Three of the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 delivered exactly what a decisive mid-race chapter is meant to provide attrition, tactical tension, and a dramatic sprint that reshaped the balance of the overall contest without yet settling it. Set against the undulating terrain of the Western Ghats Gateway, the 22 January stage tested the…
Manika Batra came within touching distance of one of her most memorable wins of the 2026 season before bowing out in a pulsating five-game battle against China’s Shi Xunyao in the Round of 16 at the WTT Contender Muscat. In a contest that swung wildly in momentum and intensity, Shi eventually edged past the Indian…
Indian duo Manush Shah and Diya Chitale produced one of the most remarkable turnarounds of the tournament at the WTT Contender Muscat on Thursday night, overturning a two-game deficit to defeat Thibault Poret and Charlotte Lutz in a gripping Mixed Doubles semifinal at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex. After dropping the opening two games, Shah…
In the depths of winter, when most of the Himalayan region slows under heavy snowfall and sub-zero temperatures, the frozen expanses of Spiti come alive with the sound of skates carving ice and sticks striking pucks. From February 7 to 11, 2026, the Spiti Cup powered by Royal Enfield will return for its third season,…
In a league that thrives on spectacle as much as sporting excellence, the Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals have taken a decisive step towards shaping their identity by unveiling their official team anthem for Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2.0. Rooted in Mumbai’s contemporary rap culture and layered with traditional regional sounds, the anthem is more than…
India’s rising table tennis pairing of Manush Shah and Diya Chitale produced one of their most composed and complete performances on the international stage to defeat Koen Pang (Netherlands) and Zeng Jian (China) 3–1 in the mixed doubles quarterfinals at the WTT Contender Muscat 2026, booking their place in the semifinals after a tense, high-quality…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, RCB’s dream run in the Women’s Premier League 2026 has continued to gather momentum, with the defending champions becoming the first team to confirm a playoff berth after five wins from five matches. At the heart of this remarkable start is a combination of tactical clarity, squad depth and an unshakable belief…
The L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series is poised to reclaim centre stage in Indian tennis as it returns for its fifth edition, bringing with it an impressive roster of international stars and a growing reputation as one of the most important women’s tournaments in South Asia. The qualifying rounds will be held on January…
Indian doubles specialist N. Sriram Balaji and Austrian partner Neil Oberleitner produced one of the most gripping matches of the opening rounds at the Australian Open 2026, edging past the experienced pairing of Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Jordan Thompson in a nerve-shredding three-set thriller to book their place in the second round at Melbourne Park. The…
Indian men’s doubles stars Manush Shah and Manav Thakkar produced a commanding performance to defeat Noshad Alamiyaan and Navid Shams in the quarterfinals of the WTT Contender Muscat 2026, sealing a 3–1 victory and booking their place in the semifinals at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex. The final scoreline 11–3, 11–3, 9–11, 11–8 underlined India’s…
Bengaluru FC’s decision to appoint Renedy Singh as head coach ahead of the Indian Super League 2025–26 season is far more than a routine managerial change. It is a declaration of intent not about chasing glamour or expensive signings, but about survival, sustainability, and redefining what success means in Indian football’s most turbulent year. Announced…
The Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 reaches its most decisive phase on Thursday evening as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers lock horns with Ranchi Royals in Qualifier 1 at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium. Scheduled for a 5:00 PM IST start on 23 January, the clash pits the top two sides from the league stage…
In one of the most gripping ties of the Pro Wrestling League, PWL 2026 so far, Maharashtra Kesari edged past UP Dominators 5–4 in Match 9 at the Noida Indoor Stadium, thanks to a stunning late fall by Harshita Mor in the women’s 76kg bout. The result lifted Maharashtra Kesari to second place on the…
PV Sindhu once again underlined her enduring class and competitive fire at the Indonesia Masters 2026, as she defeated Denmark’s Line Højmark Kjærsfeldt in straight games to book a place in the quarterfinals. The 21–19, 21–18 victory, achieved in 42 intense minutes in Jakarta, was significant for more than just progression in a Super 500…
New Delhi witnessed another high-quality day of shooting at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range as India’s elite rifle and pistol shooters continued their battle for national selection in Group A. The spotlight belonged firmly to Tilottama Sen, who made it two wins out of two in the women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event, while…
Bihar once again underlined their dominance in India’s age-group rugby as they were crowned champions of the Boys’ Under-15 category at the 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship, defeating hosts Odisha in the final at the Kalinga Stadium on Wednesday evening. The defending champions produced a composed and clinical performance to win 25–5, retaining the…
The opening round of the DAIHATSU Indonesia Masters 2026 delivered a powerful snapshot of where Indian badminton stands in early 2026 a mix of resilience, heartbreak, promise and the growing depth of the women’s singles pipeline. While PV Sindhu once again showed why she remains India’s most reliable performer on the World Tour, the results…
The Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons held their nerve under pressure to defeat Ranchi Royals 4–2 in a dramatic shootout after a thrilling 3–3 draw in regulation time in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Tuesday night. While the Dragons walked away with the valuable shootout bonus point, the…
Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues produced a captain’s knock under pressure, scoring a composed unbeaten half-century to guide Delhi Capitals to a crucial seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League 2026 at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday. On a surface that slowed considerably as the innings progressed, Rodrigues’ calm presence ensured Delhi…
Indian junior tennis enjoyed a significant boost in Melbourne on January 21 as Diya Ramesh produced one of the standout results of the Australian Open Juniors qualifying rounds. The Chennai-based teenager stunned fourth seed and world No. 86 Anita Tu of the United States in straight sets, winning 7–5, 6–2 to move into the second…
The Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 continued to live up to its reputation as one of the most demanding stage races on the Asian calendar as Stage Two unfolded across the rugged and historic Maratha Heritage Circuit on Tuesday. Stretching 105.3 kilometres through the heart of Pune district, the route took the peloton across a…
Bengaluru is set to become the centre of Indian tennis next month as the national team prepares to host the Netherlands in the Round 1 Qualifiers of the Davis Cup on February 7 and 8, 2026. With World Group progression at stake, the two-day tie promises intense, high-quality tennis and an atmosphere that only the…
When Udita lifted the Women’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 trophy with SG Pipers, it marked the pinnacle of a remarkable season for her team. But the significance of that moment stretched well beyond the podium. Watching from the sidelines of the men’s competition was her husband, Mandeep Singh, the Ranchi Royals attacker who now…
PV Sindhu once again reminded the badminton world why she remains one of the sport’s most formidable competitors, producing a comeback that embodied grit, belief, and elite match temperament at the Indonesia Masters Super 500. In her opening-round clash at the iconic Istora Senayan in Jakarta, Sindhu overturned a deeply challenging situation to defeat Japan’s…
The Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 delivered its first true test of endurance and tactical nous on Tuesday as Stage 1, the Mulshi–Maval Miles, unfolded across an unforgiving 87.2-kilometre route beginning at TCS Circle near Hinjewadi. What followed was a high-speed examination of nerve, positioning and teamwork, ending with a thrilling sprint finish that underlined…
National champions delivered under pressure as India’s top shooters kicked off the National Shooting Trials with high-quality performances at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi on January 20. Tilottama Sen and Niraj Kumar emerged victorious in the women’s and men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P) T1 events respectively, while Rajkanwar Singh Sandhu…
Punjab Royals produced one of the most dramatic turnarounds of the Pro Wrestling League 2026, storming back from a 3–1 deficit to defeat Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals 6–3 in a gripping Day 6 contest at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Tuesday night. What began as a dominant display from the Tiigers rapidly transformed into a…
Indian table tennis had encouraging moments at the WTT Contender Muscat 2026 as Manush Shah and Ayhika Mukherjee successfully negotiated the qualification rounds to enter the main draw, underlining India’s growing depth in international competition. While not all qualifiers ended in success for the Indian contingent, the overall showing reflected steady progress and valuable exposure…
Lucknow witnessed the culmination of a unique city-wide sporting initiative on January 18, 2026, as the finale of The Warriorz League brought together students, professionals, administrators, and cricket enthusiasts at the YOLO Sports Arena, Harmony Park. Conceptualised and delivered by UP Warriorz, one of the five franchises of the Women’s Premier League, the tournament marked…
JSW Soorma Hockey Club produced one of the standout results of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 season, defeating table-toppers Vedanta Kalinga Lancers 2–1 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. In their final league-stage outing, the Lancers suffered their first loss of the campaign, while Soorma claimed three vital points…
With the Women’s Premier League, WPL 2026 entering its decisive phase, Adani Sportsline-owned Gujarat Giants find themselves firmly in the playoff conversation, despite a mixed start to the season. Sitting on two wins and three losses after five matches, the Giants remain well aware that the margin for error is slim but equally conscious that…
With their campaign hanging in the balance, Hyderabad Toofans delivered a composed and resilient performance to secure a crucial 3–2 victory over HIL GC in their final league-stage fixture of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. The narrow win not only kept the Toofans’ playoff…
The Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 delivered its first true test of endurance and tactical nous on Tuesday as Stage 1, the Mulshi–Maval Miles, unfolded across an unforgiving 87.2-kilometre route beginning at TCS Circle near Hinjewadi. What followed was a high-speed examination of nerve, positioning and teamwork, ending with a thrilling sprint finish that underlined…
The 2026 Women’s Premier League, WPL 2026 has reached a decisive phase, where squad depth and adaptability are proving just as important as star power. For defending champions Mumbai Indians, that reality has come sharply into focus with the injury-enforced exit of teenage wicketkeeper-batter G. Kamalini and the subsequent induction of left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma….
Defending champions Bihar, last year’s runners-up Rajasthan, bronze medallists Maharashtra and hosts Odisha made emphatic statements on the opening day of the Boys’ Under-15 competition at the 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship. As the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar witnessed a relentless display of attacking rugby and ruthless efficiency from India’s top age-group sides. Across…
Indian basketball is standing at the threshold of its most significant structural transformation in decades. The coordinated rollout of Under-14 and Under-18 franchise-based leagues across Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi and Telangana marks a decisive shift away from the traditional, short-format, federation-centric model towards a decentralised, league-driven ecosystem designed for sustained talent development. For a sport long…
When Mahendra Singh Dhoni was announced as the Goodwill Ambassador of the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026, the decision immediately sparked attention beyond cycling circles. In a country where sporting narratives are still overwhelmingly dominated by cricket, Dhoni’s association with India’s first UCI 2.2 multi-stage road race was not merely a celebrity endorsement. It represented…
Indian cycling marked a significant milestone on Monday as the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 officially got underway with a high-speed Prologue through the streets of Pune. The opening stage of India’s first-ever UCI 2.2 category multi-stage men’s road race brought together 160 riders from 35 countries, offering Indian cyclists a rare opportunity to measure…
In one of the most dramatic encounters of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 season, Ranchi Royals held their nerve to defeat HIL GC 4–1 in a penalty shootout after the teams were locked at 4–4 at the end of regulation time at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday. The contest ebbed and flowed…
UP Dominators produced one of the most dramatic turnarounds of Pro Wrestling League 2026, clawing their way back from a 4–1 deficit to defeat Delhi Dangal Warriors 5–4 in Match 7 at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Sunday. What initially appeared to be a comfortable outing for Delhi transformed into a gripping contest of momentum…
Indian road cycling entered a new era on Monday afternoon as the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 burst into life with a high-speed Prologue through the heart of Pune. Flagged off from Goodluck Chowk near Deccan Gymkhana, the opening stage set the tone for a landmark five-day competition that marks India’s first-ever Continental multi-stage road…
The 2026 season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) marks a decisive shift in how women’s cricket is perceived, valued, and monetised in India. No longer positioned as an experimental or CSR-driven property, the league has entered a phase of commercial consolidation, with sponsorship spending estimated to have crossed ₹130 crore more than three times…
The L&T Mumbai Open is set to make a welcome return in 2026, with the fifth edition of the WTA 125K Series event scheduled to be held at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) courts in Mumbai. The qualifying rounds will be played from January 30 to February 1, followed by the main draw…
The global story of women’s football is often narrated through dominant federations and powerhouse nations, but its real evolution has been shaped by individuals who navigated its most unstable phases. Few careers reflect this transition better than that of Pamela Conti. Born in Palermo in 1982, Conti’s journey from a teenage prodigy in southern Italy…
