There’s something magical about a small fire. It starts quietly, then spreads sparks flying, warmth growing until it lights up everything around it. That’s exactly what HURIK’26 did this year. What began as a friendly inter-division tournament soon turned into a roaring blaze of spirit, strength, and solidarity that swept across the NMIMS ASMSOC Mumbai…
As Maharashtra prepares for the Maharashtra Olympic Association (MOA) elections on November 2, a contest that should ideally be about sports governance has evolved into a high-stakes political face-off. The two leading candidates Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister and head of the NCP (Ajit faction), and Murlidhar Mohol, Union Minister of State and BJP MP…
The 2025 Chennai Open WTA 250, scheduled from October 27 to November 2, is more than just another stop on the women’s tennis calendar. For India, it represents both a symbol of revival and a litmus test for its women’s tennis ecosystem. As the nation continues its long quest for a post–Sania Mirza era of…
When the India Women’s Rugby Sevens team finished sixth in their debut at the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series (ARESS) in Hangzhou last month, it wasn’t just a debut it was a declaration. Against the odds, and in a field expanded to 12 of Asia’s best, India proved it could compete in the continent’s top…
The opening day of the 40th National Junior Athletics Championships (NJAC) at the Kalinga Stadium served as a revealing snapshot of the next generation of Indian athletics a day of record-breaking highs and structural reminders of the work that still lies ahead. From Mohit Choudhary’s record 5000m run to Nikita Kumari’s world-qualifying discus throw, India’s…
A new star has emerged on India’s athletics horizon. Asian Under-18 javelin champion Himanshu Jakhar broke Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra’s 11-year-old meet record in spectacular fashion at the 40th National Junior Athletics Championships at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday, throwing an astounding 79.96 metres in the men’s under-18 qualifying round. The 17-year-old’s performance…
The 11th Asian Aquatics Championships in Ahmedabad continued with another action-packed day of water polo, featuring semifinal clashes and classification encounters across both men’s and women’s categories. While Japan, China, and Iran booked their berths in the finals, Singapore registered a commanding 27–7 win over India in the Women’s 5–8 classification match at the Veer…
In one of the most thrilling matches of the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia, Chennai Blitz emerged victorious over Goa Guardians in a pulsating five-set contest at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. The Blitz triumphed 12-15, 15-11, 11-15, 18-16, 15-13, with Jerome Vinith named the Player of the Match for his all-round brilliance…
The Mumbai Meteors continued their dominant form in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia, defeating the defending champions Calicut Heroes in straight sets 15-9, 15-8, 15-12 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday. The win not only maintained Mumbai’s perfect record this season but also sent a strong message to…
The Archery Premier League (APL) has injected new life into Indian archery, and few voices carry more weight in celebrating its impact than that of Abhishek Verma. The Arjuna Awardee and compound ace, representing Prithviraaj Yoddhas, believes the APL has arrived at just the right time bringing structure, visibility, and inspiration to a sport long…
The RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia delivered another night of electrifying action as the Mumbai Meteors produced a flawless performance to dismantle the Hyderabad Black Hawks in straight sets at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. With precision serving, airtight blocking, and relentless attacking, Mumbai clinched a commanding 15–9, 15–13, 15–7 victory their first…
Few fixtures in world sport generate the kind of anticipation, emotion, and intensity that accompanies an India vs Pakistan clash. When it happens on the stage of the ICC Women’s World Cup, it transcends the boundary of cricket and becomes a cultural moment. On Sunday, October 5, 2025, the R. Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo…
With the YONEX SUNRISE BWF World Junior Championships 2025 set to kick off in Guwahati, India’s next generation of badminton stars have received an inspiring send-off from some of the country’s biggest names. HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen, and Ashwini Ponnappa – all stalwarts of Indian badminton recorded special messages of encouragement for the 25-member Indian…
The Archery Premier League (APL), India’s first franchise-based professional archery competition, launched its inaugural season in spectacular fashion at the Yamuna Sports Complex in New Delhi on Thursday. The opening was not just a sporting milestone but also a cultural event, headlined by the presence of acclaimed actor and global star Ram Charan, whose association…
The much-anticipated Archery Premier League (APL) got off to a glittering start at the Yamuna Sports Complex in the capital on Thursday evening. After a brief scare from rain clouds that threatened to disrupt the opening day, the weather relented, and fans were treated to a dazzling mix of entertainment and elite competition as arrows…
The curtains came down on the swimming and diving events of the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex on Tuesday, with China once again stamping its dominance over the continental stage. For India, however, it was a historic evening, as the team wrapped up its swimming campaign with four more bronze…
India made a confident start to their home Women’s World Cup campaign, holding their nerve in a rain-affected opener to defeat co-hosts Sri Lanka by 59 runs (DLS method) at the Nehru Stadium. The match, which saw momentum swing both ways, ultimately belonged to India’s all-round depth and the brilliance of Deepti Sharma, who etched…
In a performance that lit up the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, the Indian men’s 4x200m freestyle relay team stormed to a sensational silver medal at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships 2025 , smashing the national record by more than three seconds. The quartet of Aneesh Gowda, Sajan Prakash, Srihari Nataraj, and Shoan Ganguly combined for…
The prestigious 11th Asian Aquatics Championships was officially declared open by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendra Patel here on Sunday, as the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex brimmed with excitement and anticipation of over 1,100 participants from across 29 countries. The 14-day event will see swimming, diving, water polo and artistic swimming events…
India’s Triumphant Return: A Landmark Campaign at the China Para Badminton International 2025 The 2025 China Para Badminton International in Beijing turned into a defining chapter in India’s para-badminton journey. A pivotal Grade 2 Level 2 event on the BWF Para Badminton World Circuit, the tournament saw India clinch 12 medals four gold, three silver,…
The world’s fastest man is coming to India, and this time, it’s not to race down the track. Usain Bolt, the eight-time Olympic gold medalist, world record holder, and one of the greatest athletes of all time, will headline PUMA’s two-day sporting spectacle in Mumbai on October 1. In a first-of-its-kind event, the Jamaican sprint…
The Punjab Hockey League (Under-21 Men) produced another gripping contest on Thursday morning as SDAT Hockey Academy (SDA) battled back from an early deficit to defeat Namdhari Hockey Academy (NHA) 2–1 in Match 37 of the group stage at Jalandhar. It was a clash between two sides with a recent history in the competition. Earlier…
Lakshya Sen scripted one of the most dramatic victories of his career to reach the final of the Hong Kong Open Super 500, his first final at this level in two years. The Indian shuttler overcame World No. 6 Chou Tien Chen in straight games, 23-21, 22-20, saving three game points in the second game…
As the 2025 World Wrestling Championships kick off today, September 13, at Arena Zagreb, the Indian men’s freestyle squad stands poised to make a statement on the global stage. With over 900 athletes vying for 30 gold medals across freestyle, women’s, and Greco-Roman categories, this nine-day event (running through September 21) serves as a critical…
India’s star men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, popularly known as SatChi, booked their place in the semi-finals of the Hong Kong Open 2025 Super 500 after a hard-fought 21-14, 20-22, 21-16 win over Malaysia’s Tan Arif and Yap Roy in the quarterfinals on Friday. The result means Satwik and Chirag, former world…
Gaganjeet Bhullar showed his class with a composed 1-under 71 on Friday, joining overnight leader Shaurya Binu at the top of the leaderboard in the inaugural ₹1.5 crore IGPL Invitational Chandigarh. At 3-under 141 after two rounds, Bhullar (70-71) and Binu (69-72) are locked in a tie for first place, setting up a tense battle…
In September 2025, World Athletics introduced a mandatory SRY test for all women athletes wishing to compete in the female category at the World Championships in Tokyo. Framed as a step to “protect the integrity of women’s sport,” the test has triggered heated debates across the scientific, legal, and ethical spectrum. While the SRY gene…
Indian cricket legend Yuvraj Singh has officially launched the Indian Golf Premier League IGPL Tour 2025, a first-of-its-kind multi-city professional golf circuit designed to transform the sport’s ecosystem in India. The inaugural tour tees off on September 10 at the Chandigarh Golf Club, marking the beginning of a landmark chapter for Indian golf. The launch…
The Indian men’s hockey team played out a thrilling 2-2 draw against Korea in their opening Super 4s clash at the Hero Men’s Asia Cup 2025. Goals from Hardik Singh (8’) and Mandeep Singh (53’) ensured India shared the spoils after Jihun Yang (12’) and Hyeonhong Kim (14’) struck for the Koreans. The match began…
In the space of three matches at the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 , India have shown both vulnerability and power. After scraping past China and Japan by single-goal margins, the hosts unleashed a storm against Kazakhstan, winning 15-0 in Rajgir — a result that was far more than a scoreline. It was a declaration…
It was a day to remember for Indian badminton fans. Three matches, three wins, and three quarterfinal spots secured. While PV Sindhu and the mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto set the tone earlier in the day at BWF World Championships, the spotlight ultimately fell on the “Brothers of Destruction” Satwiksairaj Rankireddy…
The 18th Asian Women’s Junior Handball Championship, currently underway in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, has been a stern test for the Indian team. While the results so far have been mixed with one win and two defeats in their opening three matches the tournament has laid bare both the opportunities and challenges that define India’s path forward…
Team India produced its most successful day yet at the World Youth Archery Championships 2025, clinching two gold medals in the compound team events and adding a bronze in recurve. The performances not only showcased India’s growing strength in compound archery but also underlined the emergence of new names ready to carry the sport forward….
Indian middle-distance star Pooja continued her remarkable season with another golden finish, this time at the 64th National Inter State Athletics Championships, where she claimed the women’s 1500m title in 4:10.68. Her commanding run leading from the gun to the tape not only earned her the gold medal but also delivered the crucial ranking points…
Ajay Singh Re-Elected as Boxing Federation of India President in Landmark Elections, Pramod Kumar Secures Secretary General Post Pon Baskaran elected Treasurer to oversee financial stewardship of BFI The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Thursday concluded its much-anticipated elections, with Ajay Singh re-elected as President in a decisive contest. Singh, who has been at…
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Introduction: A Tale of Two Asian Championships as India decides to skip Asian Throwing Championships in Mokpo The Asian athletics calendar in 2025 has been unusually crowded, with two distinct events creating both opportunities and dilemmas for national federations. First came the 26th Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea (May 27–31), a full-scale continental…
The U20 World Wrestling Championships continued with high-paced action on Monday, and Indian wrestlers produced a day of mixed fortunes. While Sumit Malik (57kg freestyle) stormed into the final with two standout performances, Amit (79kg freestyle) narrowly missed a spot in the gold medal bout but remains in contention for bronze. Elsewhere, Vishal (97kg freestyle)…
Indian shuttler Tanya Hemanth produced one of the strongest tournament runs of her young career to capture the women’s singles crown at the CENTURY INSURANCE Saipan International Challenge 2025. The title, her third International Challenge victory, comes at a crucial time, giving her season much-needed momentum and reaffirming her presence in the BWF top 100….
The 38th Senior National Baseball Championship for Men and Women is set to be staged from August 29 to September 2, 2025, at the Sant Gadge Maharaj University Sports Field in Amravati, Maharashtra. Organized by the Amateur Baseball Federation of India (ABFI), this event is the flagship of Indian baseball, bringing together top state-level athletes…
When Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) step out for their first group stage match of the AFC Champions League Two (ACL2) 2025/26, they will carry both the pride of Kolkata and the weight of a stinging memory from last season. Twelve months ago, the Mariners’ campaign ended in controversy disqualification after refusing to travel to…
In Chengdu, China, history was scripted for Indian martial arts. Namrata Batra, a 24-year-old four-time national champion from India, clinched the silver medal in the women’s 52kg Wushu Sanda event at the World Games 2025 India’s first-ever medal in the sport at this prestigious multi-sport event. This was not just a medal; it was a…
The 2025 Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters has delivered drama, upsets, and top-tier chess in equal measure. Over the last few days at the Hyatt Regency Chennai, Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin claimed a morale-boosting win over compatriot Arjun Erigaisi, while German prodigy Vincent Keymer has remained unbeaten and in sole possession of the Masters lead after…
Mahabalipuram delivers high-octane finals at ASF Asian Surfing Championships 2025; Ramesh Budihal claims India’s first-ever continental medal The final day of the ASF Asian Surfing Championships 2025 delivered everything fans could hope for perfect waves, elite performances, and a historic first for Indian surfing. Under a bright Tamil Nadu sky, Mahabalipuram’s famed right-hand point break…
The SAMA Indoor Stadium saw high drama at Vadodara TT Nationals on Sunday as the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships produced two of its biggest shocks yet. No. 2 seed Ankur Bhattacharjee of West Bengal and No. 3 seed G. Sathiyan of PSPB were both knocked out in the men’s singles quarterfinals, falling to…
India’s medal tally at the 2025 World Games finally got underway, thanks to a composed and clinical performance by Rishabh Yadav in the men’s individual compound archery event. The 10th-seeded Yadav defeated senior compatriot and multiple World Cup gold medalist Abhishek Verma 149–147 in a tense all-Indian bronze medal match to claim the country’s first…
The Kalinga Stadium is set to come alive on Sunday as India’s top track and field athletes gear up for the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet, a one-day competition carrying a prize purse of $25,000 and attracting participants from over 15 countries. Leading the charge for the home contingent will be Annu Rani, India’s…
Day 6 of the ASF Asian Surfing Championships 2025 at Mamallapuram’s iconic right-hand point break will go down as one of the most memorable in Indian surfing history. With the waves rolling in under clear skies and a palpable buzz on the beach, Indian fans witnessed a groundbreaking moment: Ramesh Budihal became the first Indian…
The Sultan of Johor Cup (SoJC) has long been one of the most significant fixtures in junior men’s hockey, serving as both a proving ground for young talent and a tactical laboratory for coaches ahead of major tournaments. For India’s U21 men’s side, the 2024 edition and the lessons learned from it will play a…
Indian tennis player Riya Bhatia, who entered the W75 Amstetten ITF tournament as a qualifier, delivered one of the most determined runs of her season, reaching the quarterfinals before bowing out to Slovakia’s World No. 286 Renáta Jamrichová in straight sets. The 27-year-old Indian, ranked outside the top 600, showcased grit and endurance throughout the…
