With the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers set to begin in Hyderabad, midfielder Baljeet Kaur believes the Indian women’s hockey team has the right blend of youth, pace and preparation to secure a place at the upcoming World Cup. The qualifiers, scheduled to take place from March 8 to March 14 at the G.M.C….
India’s leading men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty endured another disappointing outing at the All England Open as they suffered a surprise first-round defeat at the 2026 edition in Birmingham. The fourth-seeded Indian duo were beaten 21–23, 12–21 by Malaysia’s young pair Aaron Tai and Kang Khai Xing, the 2024 World Junior Champions,…
India’s young men’s singles shuttler Ayush Shetty produced one of the most spirited performances of his career but ultimately fell short in a dramatic three-game battle against Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan in the opening round of the All England Open 2026 in Birmingham. In a match that swung wildly in momentum and intensity, Farhan eventually prevailed…
Indian players Ankita Raina and Zeel Desai began their campaigns with confident victories to advance to the second round of the ITF W35 Kalaburagi tournament on Wednesday. The day saw several Indian players in action at the Chandrashekhar Patil Stadium in Kalaburagi, with a mix of strong performances and tough exits shaping the early stages…
As the Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy (RBTA) completes a decade of nurturing tennis talent in India, the academy has marked the milestone with the launch of a new high-performance initiative the Motilal Oswal Foundation Advantage Program. The partnership aims to provide structured support to some of the country’s most promising tennis players as they look…
India U17 men’s national team began their preparation for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 with a positive result, defeating Myanmar U17 2–1 in an international friendly at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on Tuesday. Early goals from Washington Singh Ngangom (11’) and Gunleiba Wangkheirakpam (24’) gave the Blue Colts a comfortable first-half…
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has formally announced its selection policy for the Indian wrestling team for the Asian Games 2026, laying out a structured, eligibility-based pathway centered on mandatory selection trials across all Olympic weight categories. The policy document, issued under the authority of WFI President Sanjay Kumar Singh, emphasizes a “fair, transparent,…
The road to chess’ most coveted titles has formally begun with the FIDE Candidates draw ceremony held at the Cap St. George’s Hotel & Resort in Paphos, Cyprus. The ceremony set the stage for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament, scheduled to run from March 28 to April 16, which will determine the challengers for the…
India’s women wrestlers delivered a strong showing at the Muhamet Malo Ranking Series in Albania, securing four medals across multiple weight categories over the course of the competition. The medals included two silvers on Day 4, following earlier podium finishes on Day 2 and Day 3, underlining depth across the squad in a high-quality international…
Shillong Lajong FC and Rajasthan United FC began their Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 campaigns with a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the SSA Stadium in Shillong on Sunday. In a contest shaped by a first-half penalty rebound and a scrappy equaliser after the break, both sides showed moments of promise but ultimately settled for a…
Odisha FC and Chennaiyin FC settled for a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League 2025-26 encounter at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, in a match shaped by two set-piece goals and disciplined defensive phases from both sides. A second-half header from Odisha captain Carlos Delgado cancelled out Elsinho’s stoppage-time strike at the…
Dempo Sports Club and Real Kashmir FC played out a dramatic 2-2 draw in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Sunday evening, in a match defined by late first-half drama and a breathtaking exchange of goals just after the hour mark. The contest had everything a stunning long-range…
Madhvendra Shekhawat once again stamped his authority over the 60m hurdles at the 2026 Big Sky Indoor Championships, defending his title in emphatic fashion with a gold-medal performance of 7.73 seconds the exact same time he clocked in the heats. The performance not only secured him consecutive conference crowns but reaffirmed his position as one…
Mohun Bagan Super Giant delivered a commanding performance in the Kolkata derby, defeating Mohammedan Sporting Club 5-1 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Saturday night. The emphatic victory lifted the Mariners provisionally to the top of the Indian Super League table with nine points, edging ahead of Jamshedpur FC on goal difference. For Mohammedan…
Sreenidi Deccan FC began their Indian Football League (IFL) 2025–26 campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over debutants Diamond Harbour FC at the Kalyani Stadium on Saturday evening. In a tightly contested early-season fixture, a second-half strike from Cameroonian midfielder Fabrice Kah proved decisive as the Hyderabad-based outfit secured all three points on the road….
The Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 season continues with another compelling double-header on Sunday, March 1, as teams at contrasting stages of their campaigns look to build momentum. Odisha FC host Chennaiyin FC at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar (17:00 IST), while later in the evening Mumbai City FC welcome NorthEast United FC to the…
Born in Jhansi and raised in an environment where sport was part of everyday life, 21-year-old Jyoti Singh is steadily carving out her own identity in Indian hockey. Though still in the early stages of her senior career, the young defender has already accumulated experiences that many players take years to achieve leading India at…
The FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 in Hyderabad will not only determine three coveted spots for the World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands but will also leave behind a tangible environmental legacy. Hockey India has announced Adoptrees as the official Sustainability Partner for the tournament, scheduled from March 8 to 14, 2026, in…
The Indian Football League (IFL) continues its opening weekend with a compelling Sunday double-header on March 1, 2026, as Dempo SC host Real Kashmir FC in Goa, while Shillong Lajong FC welcome Rajasthan United FC in Meghalaya. With the league’s new format placing added emphasis on every early result, both fixtures carry significance beyond just…
For Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha, the doubles final at the PMRDA Powered MahaOpen ATP Challenger 75 was not just about lifting a trophy. It was about momentum, partnership, and proving consistency on home soil. Though he fell short in the title clash alongside Thailand’s Pruchya Isaro, the Indian doubles specialist walked away with belief reinforced and…
Inter Kashi FC etched their name into Indian Super League history on Saturday night, securing their maiden top-tier victory with a disciplined 2-1 win over Kerala Blasters FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi. In Match 18 of the ISL 2025-26 season, the visitors delivered a composed tactical performance to climb provisionally to sixth…
Indian tennis is poised for another significant chapter as the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) prepares to host two consecutive ATP Challenger 50 tournaments at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru from May 11–17 and May 18–24, 2026. The back-to-back events will place Bengaluru at the heart of men’s professional tennis in India,…
Pune will witness an intriguing generational battle in the singles final of the PMRDA Powered MahaOpen ATP Challenger 75 Men’s Tennis Championship, as Britain’s Felix Gill and Italy’s Federico Cina stormed into the title clash with commanding semifinal performances at the Shiv Chhatrapati Kreeda Sankul, Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Stadium on Saturday. The prestigious ATP Challenger…
The 2025-26 Indian Football League season gathers momentum on Saturday evening as newly promoted Diamond Harbour FC begin their campaign against Sreenidi Deccan FC at the Kalyani Stadium. Scheduled for a 18:30 IST kickoff, the fixture presents an immediate examination for the I-League 2 champions as they step into the country’s second-tier competition. Diamond Harbour…
The Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 season serves up a compelling double-header on Saturday, February 28, with contrasting narratives unfolding in Kochi and Kolkata. Kerala Blasters FC host Inter Kashi FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi (17:00 IST), while later in the evening, Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Mohammedan Sporting Club lock horns…
Punjab FC produced a composed and clinical performance to secure a 2-0 victory over Bengaluru FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Friday night, registering their first win of the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 season. A decisive first-half brace from Nsungusi Jr. Effiong proved sufficient to separate the sides, as the Shers combined attacking…
The rechristened Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 season began with late drama in Sri Bhaini Sahib as Namdhari Sports Academy snatched a stoppage-time equaliser to hold former champions Aizawl FC to a 1-1 draw at the Namdhari Stadium on Friday evening. In a contest defined by tactical discipline and late pressure, Vanlalhriatzuala’s first-half strike had…
The second leg of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 concluded in Gulmarg with a spectacle of endurance, speed and technical precision, bringing the curtains down on a six-day winter sporting showcase split between Leh and Jammu & Kashmir. The finale not only celebrated individual brilliance but also reaffirmed institutional dominance at the highest level…
Newly promoted Chanmari FC marked their Indian Football League 2025-26 debut with a disciplined 0-0 draw against former champions Gokulam Kerala FC at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl on Friday. While the visitors controlled large spells of possession, the hosts’ compact defensive structure ensured the contest ended in a stalemate. For Chanmari, the result…
India’s junior contingent continued its encouraging run at the YONEX Dutch Junior International 2026, with multiple singles players progressing deeper into the draw at the DEGIRO-hal in Haarlem. After a positive opening day, the Indian shuttlers built on that momentum with composed performances across both men’s and women’s singles categories. At the forefront of the…
Pune’s fairytale run through the singles draw came to a heartbreaking halt on Friday evening as 18-year-old wildcard Manas Dhamne fell to Croatia’s Duje Ajdukovic in a gripping quarterfinal at the PMRDA Powered MahaOpen ATP Challenger 75. Yet, even as Dhamne bowed out after squandering two match points, Indian interest remained alive in the doubles…
Four Indian players have been awarded main draw wildcards for the upcoming Kalaburagi Open W35, placing domestic talent at the forefront of one of Karnataka’s most significant women’s tennis events in recent years. Jennifer Luikham, Soha Sadiq, Sama Chevika Reddy and Amodini Naik will feature directly in the main draw of the USD 30,000 ITF…
The 72nd Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Championship entered its decisive phase on Day 3 as the knockout rounds and quarterfinals delivered high-intensity encounters, major upsets, and commanding performances. With sixteen teams in action across eight knockout fixtures, the battle for semifinal spots intensified at the Sama Indoor Complex. By the end of the day, Tamil…
A new era in India’s football pyramid begins on Friday as the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025–26 season gets underway with a double-header across Ludhiana and Aizawl. Formerly known as the I-League, the rebranded second-tier men’s professional competition returns with a refreshed identity and a new two-stage format that raises the competitive stakes from day…
A moment of precision from Dejan Dražić just before halftime proved enough for FC Goa to secure a narrow 1–0 victory over Sporting Club Delhi in Match 15 of the Indian Super League 2025–26 season at the PJN Stadium, Fatorda, on Thursday night. The result marked FC Goa’s second consecutive win and provisionally lifted them…
The India U20 women’s national team continued their exposure tour in Europe with a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Swedish club Enskede IK Dam on the night of February 26 at the Bosön National Sports Centre in Lidingö, Sweden. Facing their third opposition on the tour, the Young Tigresses delivered a composed performance across both halves,…
The emergence of the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), backed by a landmark $100 million franchise investment from ten ownership groups, represents a significant moment in this transformation. Indian sport is in the midst of a structural shift. Over the past decade, the franchise-based league model that once remained exclusive to cricket has steadily expanded…
Kalaburagi is set to take a significant step forward in its tennis journey as the city prepares to host its biggest-ever international women’s tennis tournament, the ITF W35 Kalaburagi, scheduled to take place from 1 to 8 March 2026 at the Chandrashekar Patil Stadium. The USD 30,000 tournament, part of the ITF Women’s World Tennis…
In a move that could significantly reshape how India’s second-tier football competition is consumed across the country, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has extended an offer to all Indian Football League (IFL) clubs for the 2025–26 season granting access to broadcast feeds from Prasar Bharati on a non-exclusive basis and without any access fee….
The second day of the 72nd Senior Nationals Men’s Kabaddi Championship 2026 at the Sama Indoor Complex in Vadodara witnessed another sequence of dominant performances and closely contested fixtures as teams across pools intensified their push towards qualification for the knockout stages. With the tournament entering a decisive phase in the group stage, several teams…
Pune’s own Manas Dhamne delivered another confident performance to advance to the Men’s Singles quarterfinals at the PMRDA Powered Maha Open ATP Challenger 75 Men’s Tennis Championship at the Shiv Chhatrapati Kreeda Sankul, Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Stadium on Wednesday. The Indian wildcard, backed by strong home support, overcame former top-50 player Ilya Ivashka to continue…
Long before the final whistle in Thailand confirmed India’s place at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, Sangita Basfore had already visualised the journey as something far greater than qualification for a continental tournament. At the start of last year’s qualifying campaign, the immediate objective for the Indian women’s national team was clear secure a place…
The opening day of the 72nd Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Championship at the Sama Indoor Stadium in Vadodara has drawn praise from former India captain and current Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) selector Rakesh Kumar, who believes the level of competition on display is a clear reflection of the sport’s steady growth across the…
Indian Hockey signed off from the Hobart leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 with a hard-fought victory over hosts Australia, prevailing 3–1 in the shootout after the two sides were locked at 1–1 at the end of regulation time on Tuesday. The result ensured that India collected a crucial bonus point to conclude…
The 2026 edition of the IIS Dangal Championship concluded on a high note in Hisar, with U23 World Championships medallists Nishu and Yash emerging as standout performers in their respective weight categories. Organised by the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) and powered by Parle G, the championship witnessed a record turnout, drawing over 300 entries…
Indian Men’s Hockey Team defender Jarmanpreet Singh reached a significant career milestone after completing 150 international caps for the national side during India’s third match of the Hobart leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025–26 against Spain in Australia on Tuesday. The landmark appearance marks another defining chapter in the career of the Punjab-born…
The JSW Indian Open has officially announced the dates for its 2026 edition, with the PSA-recognised tournament set to take place from March 18 to 22 in Mumbai. Following the successful staging of its inaugural edition at the iconic Bombay Gymkhana last year, the tournament will move to the historic Cricket Club of India (CCI)…
As preparations intensify for the upcoming FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, the Indian Women’s Hockey Team including Sakshi Rana has entered a crucial phase of training at the national camp in Bengaluru. With just weeks remaining before the qualifiers begin in Hyderabad, the emphasis within the camp has been on refining individual skills,…
Former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth & Tanvi Sharma will lean on his vast experience at the highest level when he leads India’s challenge at the German Open 2026 badminton tournament, which begins on Tuesday at the Westenergie Sporthalle in Mülheim an der Ruhr. The tournament, a BWF Super 300 event, marks an important opportunity…
India’s top-ranked men’s singles player Sumit Nagal delivered one of the standout performances of the opening round at the PMR Maha Open ATP Challenger 75 in Pune, registering a commanding straight-sets victory over seventh seed Rio Noguchi of Japan to advance into the Round of 16. Nagal required just two sets to dispatch the higher-ranked…
