The inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic is set to take place on May 24, 2025, at the iconic Sri Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. This premier javelin-only competition, part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold level, promises to be a landmark event in Indian athletics, bringing together some of the world’s top javelin…
India’s campaign at the TotalEnergies BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2025 came to a premature end after a 1-4 loss to powerhouse Indonesia in their second Group D tie in Chengdu. Despite glimpses of promise — most notably from Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto, and a spirited fight from the young men’s doubles pair of Hariharan…
In a sensational breakthrough, Manush & Diya etched their names into Indian table tennis history by winning the WTT Contender Tunis 2025 Mixed Doubles title. They became only the second Indian Mixed Doubles pair ever to lift a WTT Contender trophy, and this victory also marks India’s first international title of 2025! The Indian duo…
The 2025 Diamond League season got underway with a thrilling start at the Xiamen Diamond League meet in China, where Ethiopia’s Samuel Firewu shocked the field by defeating reigning Olympic and World Champion Soufiane El Bakkali in the men’s 3000m steeplechase as Avinash Sable finished 13th Firewu, just 20 years old, delivered the performance of…
In an intense opening clash of the Australia tour, the Indian Women’s Hockey Team fell 3-5 to the Australian A side in a thrilling contest in first hockey friendly. Despite the final result, the Indian team showed plenty of fighting spirit and signs of improvement, raising hopes for a stronger performance in the next match….
Mixed Doubles Shine, Singles Stutter : India’s Rollercoaster at WTT Contender Tunis with Diya Chitale defeating Manika Batra The WTT Contender Tunis turned out to be a bittersweet campaign for the Indian table tennis contingent, with early exits in singles but impressive runs in mixed doubles. While veterans faltered in the opening rounds, a younger…
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has unveiled a formidable squad for the Asian Athletics Championships 2025, scheduled to be held in May. After a memorable outing at the last edition, where India bagged 6 gold, 12 silver, and 9 bronze medals, the country will look to better its tally with a blend of experienced…
The 2025 Federation Cup in Kochi will go down as one of the most memorable editions in recent Indian athletics history. From long-standing meet records falling to national records being shattered, the event served as a spectacular showcase of talent, resilience, and ambition. With athletes aiming for qualification to the Asian Athletics Championships and beyond,…
WTT Contender Tunisia Indian Paddlers Shine in Group Stage Qualifiers By IndiaSportsHub Table Tennis Expert Only Group Winners Progress to the Main Draw – Day Two Holds Crucial Clashes The Indian table tennis contingent made a strong statement on Day 1 of the WTT Contender Tunisia qualifiers, where the battle to reach the main draw…
Rising Stars, Record Breakers & Asian Dreams: Highlights from the 28th Federation Cup 2025 The 28th Federation Cup in Kochi provided a thrilling showcase of India’s brightest athletic talents, with national records, personal bests, and Asian Athletics Championship (AAC) qualifications dominating the headlines. From the poles to the hurdles, from sprints to jumps, the country’s…
At a venue steeped in history and bathed in blistering heat, the Maharaja’s College Stadium in Kochi witnessed an unforgettable moment—23-year-old Pranav Pramod from Maharashtra stormed to gold in the men’s 100m final at the 28th Federation Cup. In a race dominated by big names and backed athletes, it was the unheralded sprinter, self-funded and…
The Indian cycling contingent delivered a powerful opening statement at the 2025 Hong Kong International Track Cup, held from April 19–21. With over 150 elite cyclists from around the world competing, India’s sprint squad stepped up in style—clinching medals and setting the stage for what could be a landmark season in the lead-up to Asian…
Indian tennis’ rising star Manas Dhamne is set for the biggest challenge of his young career as he enters the qualifying draw of the prestigious ATP 1000 Mutua Madrid Open, held on clay courts in Spain. The tournament, scheduled from April 21 to 27, 2025, marks Dhamne’s debut in a Masters-level event and showcases his…
In a massive blow to India’s Sudirman Cup 2025 campaign, top men’s doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have been ruled out due to illness, as confirmed by the Badminton Association of India (BAI). The tournament, slated to be held in Xiamen, China from April 27 to May 4, has now become an uphill…
The countdown to one of Indian athletics’ most significant events has officially begun! On May 24, 2025, Neeraj Chopra, India’s golden boy of javelin, will bring his iconic event home, hosting the Neeraj Chopra Classic at the historic Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. This will mark the first-ever World Athletics Category ‘A’ meet to be…
The Senior National Fed Cup 2025 Athletics Championship is set to commence tomorrow, April 21, at the Maharaja’s College Ground in Kochi, Kerala. This pivotal four-day event will feature 38 finals and serves as the primary selection trial for the upcoming Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea, scheduled from May 27. Athletes will vie not…
The 2025 Asian Judo Championships are set to ignite the MCC Hall in Bangkok, Thailand from April 24 to 28, with over 295 competitors from 30 countries ready to battle for continental supremacy. This year’s edition, part of the IJF World Tour, promises high-octane action across five days, concluding with the much-anticipated Mixed Team event…
In what will go down as one of the most memorable 10m Air Rifle finals in recent ISSF World Cup history, Arjun Babuta delivered a performance full of grit, composure, and class — eventually clinching the silver medal in Lima, Peru. Facing off against a high-octane field featuring seven nations, multiple Olympians, and the reigning…
In the glittering world of athletics, performances often speak louder than words but some stories demand to be told—of resilience, of courage, and of raw, unrelenting ambition. Lokesh Sathyanathan’s name now shines brightly among India’s elite long jumpers, and his recent lifetime best of 8.14m marks not just a personal high but a momentous leap…
India sends a full strength squad to WTT Contender Tunisia Dates: April 22–27, 2025 Location: Tunis, Tunisia Event: WTT Contender Series Indian Squad Size: 18 Players India is sending a strong and dynamic contingent to the WTT Contender Tunisia 2025, part of the prestigious World Table Tennis calendar. With a blend of youth and experience…
The Kalinga Super Cup 2025 marks the revival of one of Indian football’s most dynamic domestic knockout tournaments. Set against the passionate backdrop of Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium, this edition brings together India’s top 15 football clubs in a battle not just for silverware, but for continental qualification. The stakes? A direct playoff spot in the…
India Shines with 11 Medals at Asian U18 Athletics Championships 2025 — Himanshu Leads the Charge with GOLD! Dammam, Saudi Arabia — Team India wrapped up their campaign at the 6th Asian U18 Athletics Championships with a total of 11 medals (1 Gold, 5 Silver, 5 Bronze), finishing 8th in the overall standings and leaving…
India’s Rising Stars Soar in Latest BWF Rankings Update The latest BWF rankings update has brought a wave of excitement for Indian badminton fans, with multiple Indian shuttlers making notable gains across all categories. From seasoned contenders to dynamic new duos, this week’s biggest movers tell a compelling story of a sport on the rise…
At just 18 years old, Suruchi Phogat is rewriting the script for Indian shooting. With nerves of steel, unshakable focus, and an effortless rhythm on the shooting line, the young pistol shooter has emerged as the brightest new face on the global circuit. Over the last two ISSF World Cup events — Buenos Aires and…
In a powerful statement to kick off the 2025 season, India’s javelin icon Neeraj Chopra returned to competition with a gold medal performance at the Potch Invitational Track event in Potchefstroom, South Africa—a World Athletics Continental Tour Challenger meet. The reigning World Champion and Tokyo Olympic silver medallist hurled the spear to a best mark…
At the ongoing 6th Asian U-18 Athletics Championships in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, India’s next generation of athletics stars have shown immense grit, promise, and potential on the continental stage. With four medals—two silvers and two bronzes—India has made a strong mark in this youth competition, setting the tone for the future of Indian track and…
The IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis UTT Season 6 auction witnessed strategic moves and intense bidding wars as franchises assembled their squads for the upcoming season, scheduled from May 29 to June 15 at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad. Chennai Lions Make a Statement with Fan Siqi Chennai Lions, the 2019 UTT champions, made headlines by…
The Indian pistol shooting contingent lit up Lima with a dazzling performance as 18-year-old Suruchi Singh Phogat clinched her second gold medal in as many World Cups, winning the women’s 10m air pistol final with a stellar score of 243.6. In a moment that will be remembered in Indian shooting history, she was joined on…
In a display of remarkable talent and relentless dedication, 25 young Indian athletes recently made their mark at the Asian U18 Athletics Championships 2023 held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Their stellar performances resulted in a total haul of 24 medals—six gold, 11 silver, and seven bronze—firmly establishing India’s place among the continent’s emerging athletics powerhouses. Now,…
The Archery World Cup 2025 season began on a high note for the Indian team as they returned from Florida with an impressive haul of four medals — one gold, one silver, and two bronze — finishing 4th in the overall medal standings. With several top nations fielding strong line-ups and South Korea notably opting…
Team India has secured its place in the World Group Playoffs of the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup after registering a nerve-wracking 2-1 win over Korea in the final Group I tie of the Asia/Oceania zone, held at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune. The win marks India’s fourth consecutive victory, completing a brilliant run in…
The world of table tennis turns its attention to Macao as the ITTF Singles World Cup 2025 kicks off from April 14 to 20, with India’s top two female paddlers—Manika Batra and Sreeja Akula—set to battle it out in a new and more promising group stage format. With the tournament featuring 48 of the world’s…
India’s compound archery continued its golden momentum on the global stage as the dynamic pair of Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Rishabh Yadav clinched the gold medal in the Compound Mixed Team event at the 2025 Archery World Cup Stage 1, held in Auburndale, Florida. Seeded #5 going into the elimination rounds, the Indian duo stunned…
Team India continued its dream run in the Asia/Oceania Group I of the Billie Jean King Cup, clinching their third straight victory, this time overpowering Chinese Taipei 2-1 in a thrilling tie. With earlier wins over Hong Kong and Thailand, India now stands second in the group table, trailing only unbeaten New Zealand. Vaidehi Leads…
As the 2025 Archery World Cup circuit kicks off post-Paris Olympics, India’s recurve archers delivered a mix of brilliance and heartbreak in the individual elimination rounds. The standout performer was Dhiraj Bommadevara, who stormed into the semifinals with a series of mature, clutch performances. Recurve Men – Dhiraj in a Zone of His Own India’s…
India’s shooting stars fired a strong post-Olympic warning shot to the rest of the world, finishing second in the medal tally at the ISSF World Cup in Mendoza, Argentina with an impressive haul: 4 Gold | 2 Silver | 2 Bronze Only China, with 5 gold medals, finished ahead. But for India, this was about…
Two-time UTT champion Harmeet Desai, Asiad medalist Manika Batra lead Indian player pool Chinese paddler Fan Siqi, world No. 13 Bernadette Szocs, Olympians Aruna Quadri and Alvaro Robles, and several rising Indian paddlers led by Junior World No. 6 Ankur Bhattacharjee, will headline the Ultimate Table Tennis Season 6 player auction, set to take place…
Central Florida is buzzing with the sound of arrows and cheers, and India’s Men’s Recurve Team is at the heart of it. At the Archery World Cup Stage 1, the Indian trio has shown grit, class, and consistency as they advanced into the final after a string of dominant 6-2 wins — first over Brazil,…
India’s archers have kicked off their 2025 international season with a solid showing at the Archery World Cup Stage 1 in Central Florida, highlighted by a bronze medal in the men’s compound team event and competitive rankings in both men’s and women’s recurve categories. Crucially, the field in Florida is missing global powerhouse South Korea…
As the dust settles on the Round of 16 at the Bank of Ningbo Badminton Asia Championships BAC 2025, India finds itself with just one pair carrying the nation’s hopes forward — the dynamic mixed doubles duo of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto. While several high-profile names bowed out on Thursday, Dhruv and Tanisha produced…
In a week where Indian doubles specialists stamped their authority across ATP and Challenger events, it was the evergreen Rohan Bopanna, now 44, who stole the spotlight once again. Teaming up with rising American star Ben Shelton, Bopanna showcased why he remains one of the most feared names in doubles tennis with a stunning comeback…
The action is heating up at the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I event in Pune, where six teams are battling it out in a round-robin format for a coveted spot in the play-offs. With the group stage past its halfway mark, India pulled off a crucial 2-1 win over Thailand to stay in…
P V Sindhu is back — and she’s made it known with a straight-games win over Indonesia’s Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo in the opening round of the Bank of Ningbo Badminton Asia Championships 2025. WS R32 🇮🇳 P.V. Sindhu 21-15, 21-19 🇮🇩 Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo Duration: 44 minutes It was a much-needed victory for…
The Badminton Asia Championships 2025 enters an exciting phase today with a packed lineup for Team India. Several top Indian shuttlers, including PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and HS Prannoy, are set to begin their campaigns in the Round of 32, hoping to make deep runs in this prestigious continental tournament. Here’s a comprehensive preview of…
Mixed Fortunes for India at Badminton Asia Championships 2025 as Pair of Dhruv-Tanisha win but other doubles pairs lose The 2025 edition of the Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) is underway, and for India, it’s been a roller-coaster start. With several Indian doubles pairs in action, fans were treated to everything — thrilling comebacks, missed opportunities,…
Indian No. 1 Sumit Nagal, ranked 144 in the ATP rankings, suffered a frustrating setback at the ATP Challenger 100 in Monza, Italy, as he was forced to retire in the opening round of the main draw against Austria’s Filip Misolic (ATP 195). The match ended with the scoreboard reading 6-2, 1-0 in favor of…
What a moment for Indian shooting! Vijayveer Sidhu, just 22, delivered the performance of his career to win India’s first-ever gold medal in the men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event at an ISSF World Cup, scoring 29 out of 40 in a dramatic final in Buenos Aires. It was also India’s 4th gold medal of…
The Indian women’s tennis team suffered a frustrating start to their 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group I campaign, going down 1-2 to New Zealand in a tightly contested tie in Pune. Despite a stunning singles debut by Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, India couldn’t capitalize, with defeats in the second singles and deciding doubles sealing the…
It’s not every day that a debutant steps onto the senior international stage and knocks out a trio of world-class Chinese shooters—but that’s exactly what 18-year-old Suruchi Singh just did at the ISSF World Cup 2025 in Buenos Aires. In the unforgiving, razor-sharp world of international shooting, where a single decimal can decide destiny, Suruchi…
India men’s basketball team has been drawn into a tricky yet intriguing Group C at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, set to take place in Saudi Arabia. Group C features three strong teams: hosts Saudi Arabia, Asian basketball giants China, and competitive Jordan. While it is undeniably a tough draw for India, there’s still room…
