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…
The Indian Men’s Hockey Team suffered a narrow 3–4 shootout defeat to Spain after the two sides were locked at 1–1 at the end of regulation time in their latest fixture of the Hobart leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26. India had looked set to secure all three points after taking the lead…
Indian Super League side Chennaiyin FC have announced a new partnership with Indian-origin electric vehicle manufacturer Simple Energy, who come on board as the club’s Official Mobility Partner for the ISL 2026 season. As part of the agreement, Simple Energy will receive prominent brand integration across Chennaiyin FC’s matchday and training ecosystem throughout the campaign….
The Indian women’s football team continued their preparations for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 with a commanding 7–2 victory over Australian club side Perth Azzurri in a closed-door friendly at Macedonia Park in Perth on Monday, February 23. The result marked another positive step in India’s build-up to the continental tournament, offering the…
The Indian hockey team suffered a narrow 4–5 penalty shootout defeat against hosts Australia after a hard-fought 2–2 draw in regulation time in their second match of the Hobart leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 at the Tasmania Hockey Centre on Sunday. India looked in control for large phases of the contest after…
Mumbai City FC will look to make an early statement in the Indian Super League, ISL 2025–26 season when they take on Kerala Blasters FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Sunday, February 22. The evening fixture, scheduled for a 19:30 IST kick-off, pits two sides with contrasting starts to the campaign against…
The Athletics Federation of India’s (AFI) latest update to its gender eligibility framework has introduced one of the most significant policy shifts in Indian athletics in recent years, mandating Sex-determining Region Y, SRY gene testing for female athletes seeking to compete at the national level. The advisory, issued on February 19, 2026, aligns India’s domestic…
Bengaluru FC will return to the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Sunday, February 22, aiming to build on their winning start to the Indian Super League 2025–26 season when they take on NorthEast United FC in a crucial early fixture. With kick-off scheduled for 5 PM IST, the Blues will be eager to maintain momentum and…
Over the past four months from October 2025 to February 2026 Smriti Mandhana has produced arguably the most complete stretch of performances by an Indian batter across formats, leading both club and country to landmark victories while simultaneously redefining her role as a leader in modern women’s cricket. In elite sport, greatness is often measured…
East Bengal FC produced a commanding comeback performance to defeat Sporting Club Delhi 4–1 in Gameweek 2 of the Indian Super League 2025–26 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday, February 21. The Red and Gold Brigade overturned an early deficit with authority to register their second consecutive win of the campaign…
The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) has officially opened registrations for the National Esports Championships 2026 (NESC 2026), the national qualification tournament that will determine India’s esports contingent for the 2026 Asian Games, scheduled to be held in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. Registrations for the championship will remain open from February…
Top seeds Siddhant Banthia of India and Alexander Donski of Bulgaria held their nerve under immense pressure to claim the doubles crown at the 2026 Delhi Open on Saturday, saving a match point in a gripping final at the DLTA Complex. The duo edged past the second-seeded pairing of Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and Pruchya Isaro…
Jamshedpur FC secured their second consecutive home victory of the Indian Super League 2025–26 season with a hard-fought 1–0 win over Punjab FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Saturday. A late goal from substitute Vincy Barretto proved decisive in a tightly contested encounter, as the Men of Steel made the most of their…
India Women secured a landmark 17-run victory over Australia in the series-deciding third T20I at the Adelaide Oval on February 21, clinching their first bilateral T20I series win in a decade on Australian soil in a decade. The result was built on a commanding batting display led by Smriti Mandhana, whose 82 off 55 deliveries…
Gameweek 2 of the Indian Super League 2025–26 continues with a Saturday double-header on February 21, as East Bengal FC host Sporting Club Delhi at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata at 17:00 IST. Later in the evening, Jamshedpur FC will welcome Punjab FC to the JRD Tata Sports Complex for a 19:00…
New Delhi is set to witness one of its biggest sporting spectacles of the year as more than 30,000 runners prepare to take part in the 11th edition of the Cognizant New Delhi Marathon, scheduled for February 22, 2026. With participation from across India and around the world, the event continues to cement its reputation…
Six years after professional tennis in Kolkata came to an abrupt halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city is officially back on the international circuit. In March 2020, the ITF M15 Kolkata (9–15 March) was suspended midway as the pandemic began to unfold globally. Now, in March 2026, the city marks its return in…
India is set to take a decisive step in aligning its cricketing ambitions with the broader Olympic movement, with the country preparing to field its top men’s and women’s cricketers for the T20 competition at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan. Scheduled between September 19 and October 4, 2026, with cricket events beginning from…
The Indian senior women’s football team have begun their final phase of preparations for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, arriving in Perth well ahead of the tournament to acclimatise and fine-tune their approach. The Blue Tigresses became the first among the 11 visiting teams to land in Australia on February 11, nearly three…
FC Goa secured their first win of the Indian Super League 2025–26 season with a composed 2–0 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Friday. The result provisionally lifted the Gaurs to the top of the standings with four points from two matches, while Mohammedan SC remain in search…
India’s leading 10m Air Rifle shooters have arrived at the Lakshya Shooting Club, Karnala Sports Academy in Panvel, Navi Mumbai, as preparations get underway for the 16th edition of the RR Lakshya Cup 2025, powered by RR Global. The invitation-only competition, scheduled to be held across February 21 and 22, will feature the country’s top…
Second seed Rei Sakamoto of Japan will take on fifth seed Oliver Crawford of Great Britain in the men’s singles semi-finals at the ATP Delhi Open 2026, as the tournament heads into its decisive stages at the DLTA Complex. The other semi-final will feature two unseeded contenders, Greece’s Stefanos Sakellaridis and Britain’s Felix Gill, setting…
The Indian senior women’s football team has announced its 26-member squad for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, with preparations now entering the final phase ahead of a crucial continental campaign that also doubles up as a qualification pathway for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027. Placed in Group C, India will open…
The Indian Men’s Hockey Team will look to reset its campaign when it takes the field for the Hobart leg of the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26, scheduled from February 20 to 25 at the Tasmania Hockey Centre in Australia. Following a challenging set of results in the home leg in Rourkela, the team now…
Mohammedan Sporting Club will take on FC Goa in the opening fixture of Matchweek 2 of the Indian Super League, ISL 2025–26 season at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Friday, February 20. With both teams yet to secure their first win of the campaign, the contest presents an early opportunity to build momentum…
Mumbai City FC kicked off their Indian Super League 2025–26 campaign with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Chennaiyin FC at the Mumbai Football Arena on Thursday, securing all three points in what proved to be a tightly contested season opener. The decisive moment came early in the second half when an unfortunate own goal from…
India’s preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 are entering a decisive phase as the India U17 men’s national team gears up to play two international friendly matches against Myanmar in Yangon on March 3 and 5, 2026. With continental competition fast approaching, these fixtures are expected to serve as a final…
