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…
Across Asia, women’s continental championships such as the various Asia Cups and Asian Championships have long served as the primary stage where regional dominance is established. Over the decades, these tournaments have revealed clear sporting dynasties nations whose systems, infrastructure, and athlete development pipelines have allowed them to dominate particular sports for years. From South…
Punjab FC and NorthEast United FC settled for a point each after playing out a 1–1 draw in the Indian Super League 2025–26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Monday. Two quick-fire goals in the second half—first from Parthib Gogoi for NorthEast United and then from Nsungusi Jr. Effiong for Punjab FC…
The Indian women’s hockey team continued its positive start at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad, playing out a competitive 2–2 draw against Scotland in their second Pool B match at the G.M.C. Balayogi Hockey Ground on Monday. With the result, both teams moved to four points from two matches, but India retained…
India’s national champion Tilottama Sen continued her impressive run in domestic shooting by clinching her third consecutive title in the women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the National Selection Trials (Group A) held at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi on Monday. The in-form shooter produced another composed performance to top…
The Indian senior women’s national team stands on the brink of a decisive moment as they prepare to face Chinese Taipei in their final Group C match of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 on Tuesday, March 10, at the Western Sydney Stadium in Sydney. With a place in the quarter-finals still within reach,…
India’s youth boxing contingent opened its campaign at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 with an impressive set of performances as Joyshree Devi Chirom, Ambekar Meetei Lairenlakpam and Sahil Duhan registered victories on the opening day of the tournament in Bangkok, Thailand. The competition, which runs from March 8 to 15, has brought together some…
India’s final Group C clash against Chinese Taipei at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 has effectively become a knockout match for the Blue Tigresses. Inspired by X Post of Don_Juric After losses to Vietnam (1–2) and Japan (0–11), India must now defeat Chinese Taipei to keep their hopes of progressing to the quarterfinals alive….
New Delhi witnessed a powerful celebration of fitness, resilience and community spirit on International Women’s Day as nearly 6,000 women gathered at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium for the eighth edition of Zydus Pinkathon Delhi on March 8, 2026. Returning to the capital after a gap of more than six years, the women-only run transformed the…
Shillong Lajong FC staged an impressive comeback to defeat Real Kashmir FC 2–1 and register their first victory of the Indian Football League, IFL 2025-26 season at the SSA Stadium on Sunday. After falling behind early in the match, goals from Phrangki Buam and captain Kenstar Kharshong ensured that the hosts turned the contest around…
Diamond Harbour FC registered a historic milestone in their young journey as they secured their first-ever victory in the Indian Football League, IFL 2025-26, defeating Dempo SC 2–1 at the Kalyani Stadium on Sunday. Goals from Antonio Moyano and Hugo Díaz ensured the hosts picked up all three points in a dramatic contest, while Marcus…
India’s Vaishnavi Adkar delivered one of the most significant performances of her career, defeating compatriot Ankita Raina 7-6(3), 6-4 to win the ITF W35 Kalaburagi singles title on Sunday. In a closely contested all-Indian final played on International Women’s Day, Adkar displayed composure and resilience to secure the championship and continue her rise on the…
Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen finished as runner-up at the All England Open Badminton Championships 2026 after going down 21-15, 22-20 to Chinese Taipei’s Lin Chun-Yi in the men’s singles final in Birmingham on Sunday. The defeat meant Sen had to settle for the silver medal at one of badminton’s most prestigious tournaments, marking his…
The National Rugby 15s Championship Division 1 kicked off in spectacular fashion at the Kalinga Stadium, with an action-packed opening day delivering dominant performances, tight contests, and a glimpse of the rising competitiveness within Indian club rugby. Among the standout teams on the opening day were Bombay Gymkhana and KISS Rugby Club, both of whom…
Unbeaten Mumbai City FC will aim to continue their strong start to the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 season when they host Sporting Club Delhi at the Mumbai Football Arena on Sunday. The Islanders currently sit fourth in the standings with seven points and will be eager to return to winning ways after a hard-fought…
India’s hammer throw scene witnessed a breakthrough moment at the Indian Open Throws Meet in Patiala as Damneet Singh delivered the performance of his career. The Punjab thrower crossed the coveted 70-metre barrier three times in a single competition, registering a personal best of 70.64m and announcing himself as a serious contender in the event….
Chennaiyin FC secured their first victory of the Indian Super League 2025–26 with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Kerala Blasters FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Kochi on Saturday. A decisive first-half strike from Imran Khan proved enough to separate the two sides, as Chennaiyin ended their winless run while Kerala Blasters suffered their fourth…
Bengaluru FC produced a disciplined first-half performance to defeat Mohammedan Sporting Club 2-1 in the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 season at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Saturday. Goals from Ryan Williams and Ashique Kuruniyan in the first half proved decisive for the visitors, while Mahitosh Roy pulled one back for Mohammedan Sporting after the…
Former champions Gokulam Kerala FC were held to a 1-1 draw by Namdhari Sports Academy in the Indian Football League, IFL 2025–26 season at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri on Saturday. Goals from Thabiso Nelson Brown and Seilenthang Lotjem ensured the teams shared the spoils, with both sides now registering their second consecutive draw of…
India’s top shooters continued to deliver strong performances at the National Selection Trials 3 (Group A) as Divyansh Singh Panwar, Khyati Chaudhary, and Anish Bhanwala emerged as the standout performers in their respective events at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi. Divyansh secured the top spot in the 10m Air Rifle men’s…
At just 23, Rutaja Pisal has already carved out a promising place in the India women’s national field hockey team, emerging as a dynamic presence in midfield. Her latest milestone is a place in the Indian squad for the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled to be held in Hyderabad from March 8…
The upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Japan are set to introduce one of the most unconventional logistical experiments in the history of multi-sport events. Instead of constructing a traditional athletes’ village, organisers have opted for a radically different model housing thousands of athletes aboard a luxury cruise ship while using modular container accommodation on land….
India’s Shubhankar Sharma made an encouraging start at the Joburg Open, carding a four-under-par round before play was suspended due to darkness during the opening day at Houghton Golf Club in South Africa. Sharma was four-under through 14 holes and placed in a tie for 12th position when the round was halted, positioning himself strongly…
Indian club rugby will return to the spotlight as the National Rugby 15s Championship Division 1 makes its comeback with the country’s leading men’s and women’s teams set to compete in Bhubaneswar. The week-long tournament will take place at the Kalinga Stadium from March 7 to 13, bringing together some of the strongest rugby clubs…
Two crucial fixtures headline ISL 2025-26 Saturday’s action in the Indian Super League as Mohammedan Sporting Club host Bengaluru FC in Kolkata, while Kerala Blasters FC take on Chennaiyin FC in the Southern Derby later in the evening. Both matches will play an important role in shaping the early standings of the season, with several teams…
The Indian Football League 2025–26 season continues with an intriguing double-header on Saturday as Gokulam Kerala FC take on Namdhari FC in Manjeri, while newly-promoted Chanmari FC host Sreenidi Deccan FC in Aizawl. The first fixture will kick off at 16:00 IST at the Payyanad Stadium, while the second match will be played later in…
Indian golfer Aditi Ashok made an encouraging start to her 2026 season, carding a four-under 68 in the opening round of the Blue Bay LPGA to sit tied seventh after the first day of competition in China. Competing at the Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course, Ashok delivered a composed performance that featured five birdies…
A determined performance from Jamshedpur FC saw them secure a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Inter Kashi FC in the Indian Super League at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Friday, March 6, 2026. A second-half goal from captain Stephen Eze proved to be the difference as the Men of Steel held on despite playing the…
