When the World Aquatics Junior Championships begin on August 19 in Otopeni, Romania, India will enter with a quiet but growing sense of ambition. For years, Indian participation in this event has been about exposure, about measuring up to the best, about chasing personal bests rather than podiums. But the class of 2025 looks different….
The 2025 World Aquatics Championships, held in Singapore from July 11 to August 3, marked another chapter in India’s ongoing journey to establish itself in the global aquatics arena. With the theme “Water Shapes Us,” the 22nd edition of the championships saw over 2,500 athletes from 210 national federations compete across six disciplines: swimming, diving,…
When the FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 tips off in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on August 31, the Indian U16 men’s basketball team will walk into its eighth consecutive main tournament appearance a streak that reflects both persistence and steady growth in youth basketball. This year’s campaign carries added weight. The top four finishers will punch their…
India’s men’s basketball team face a do-or-die situation when they meet hosts Saudi Arabia in their final Group C game of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 on August 9 at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. For the Cagers, it’s a simple equation win or go home. Sitting at the bottom of the group…
In a contest that underlined the gulf in experience, tactical cohesion, and depth, China handed India a comprehensive 100–69 defeat at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025. From the opening whistle to the final buzzer, China controlled the tempo, executed crisp offensive sets, and forced India into numerous turnovers that translated into easy baskets. For India,…
The Battle of Aspirations: Emerging India vs Established China When India takes on China in their second Group C match at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025, it will not just be a game of basketball, but a clash of two contrasting narratives. On one side stands India, ranked 76th in the world, a team on…
India’s table tennis torchbearer Manika Batra is set to make another appearance at the elite WTT Champions Series, this time in Yokohama, Japan, from 7th to 11th August 2025. The tournament, featuring the world’s top 32 women’s players, marks a crucial opportunity for Manika to continue her trailblazing journey in global table tennis. Currently ranked…
India’s Grit in Defeat: A Performance Beyond the Scoreboard at FIBA Asia Cup 2025 India’s men’s basketball team may have fallen short 84-91 to Jordan in overtime in their latest FIBA Asia Cup 2025 first match, but to judge this game by the scoreline alone would be to miss the larger, inspiring story behind the…
On August 5th, the Indian men’s basketball team will step onto the court in Jeddah to face Jordan in their opening game of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025. At first glance, the contest appears tilted heavily in Jordan’s favour. Ranked 35th in the world with 372.1 points, Jordan sit far ahead of India, who are…
As the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 tips off on August 5 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Indian men’s national basketball team is poised to make its mark in what promises to be a fiercely competitive continental showdown. This 31st edition of the tournament, running until August 17, marks India’s 11th consecutive appearance. With defending champions…
In the world of table tennis, moments that redefine a country’s standing rarely come easily. Yet, at the WTT Star Contender Brazil Foz do Iguaçu 2025, Indian paddlers Manush Shah and Diya Chitale have achieved just that. As the top seeds in mixed doubles, they have stormed into the final, becoming the first-ever Indian pair…
When Harsimran Kaur officially signed her professional contract with Greece’s Esperides Kallitheas for the 2025–26 season, she didn’t just secure a new chapter in her own life she rewrote the history of Indian basketball. Becoming the first Indian female player to sign with a European professional team, Kaur’s journey from the courts of Kapurthala, Punjab,…
The draw for the AFC Women Asian Cup 2026, set to take place in Australia, brought intriguing matchups for Group C: powerhouse Japan (FIFA #7), rising Vietnam (#37), competitive Chinese Taipei (#42), and India (#70). On paper, it looks like a dream draw for India, avoiding some Asian heavyweights like China PR and Korea Republic. But…
Indian Table Tennis Rises: July 2025 Rankings as Sreeja & Akash Pal Shine with big jumps in the ITTF Table Tennis Rankings Indian table tennis continues its steady climb on the global stage a climb built on individual brilliance, emerging depth in doubles, and the growing maturity of young stars. The latest ITTF World Rankings…
India’s table tennis star Manika Batra, once the face of Indian paddling glory, finds herself at a crossroads in 2025. After years of steady rise a Commonwealth Games double gold, an Asian Cup bronze, and a career-high world ranking of 24 in 2024 Batra’s recent slump has surprised fans and experts alike. The 2025 season,…
The World University Games 2025, held from July 16–27 across the Rhine-Ruhr region and Berlin, Germany, provided a global stage for Indian swimming to showcase a new era of speed and self-belief. Dubbed the “Olympics for university athletes,” the Games saw over 9,200 athletes from more than 150 countries compete across 18 sports, under the…
For over two decades, India has sent athletes to compete among the world’s best at the World Aquatics Championships. From iconic pools to challenging open waters and high diving platforms, Indian athletes have carried not just their nation’s colours, but also the hope of narrowing the gap with global powerhouses. While medals have so far…
The Indian Men Basketball Team is officially en route to Doha, Qatar, for a series of exposure friendly games that could prove pivotal for their preparations ahead of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 in Jeddah. On the surface, this may seem like just another international tour but in reality, these games represent a far deeper…
The 29th Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships, held from June 26 to July 2, 2025, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, turned out to be a watershed moment for Indian table tennis. A new generation of paddlers stepped onto the continental stage with courage and class, returning home with an impressive haul of four medals one gold, one…
The India U23 football team concluded their crucial Central Asia tour in Tajikistan with mixed results, drawing one and losing one across two international friendlies. More importantly, the tour spanning from June 16 to 21, 2025 offered a timely test and vital insights for head coach Naushad Moosa and his youthful squad as they prepare…
The Indian women’s national football team, affectionately known as the Blue Tigresses, is set to begin a crucial chapter in their journey as they head into the AFC Women Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers. Led by newly appointed head coach Crispin Chettri, the squad departed for Thailand earlier this week, where they will compete in Group…
Indian Football Crisis: Is OCI Players Inclusion a Fix, or Is the Problem Much Bigger? The Indian men’s football team, the Blue Tigers, suffered a 1-0 defeat to world No. 153 Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers at the newly built Kai Tak Stadium. A late penalty by Stefan Pereira sealed India’s…
In what should have been a routine outing for Indian football team turned into a night of disbelief, frustration, and collective heartbreak. Ranked 121st in the world, India slumped to a 1-0 defeat against 153rd-ranked Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers at the newly inaugurated Kai Tak Stadium. This defeat isn’t just…
As the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round rolls into its second Matchday, Group C’s most anticipated clash takes center stage: India vs Hong Kong. Both sides are chasing their first win of the campaign after opening draws and are now primed for a crucial contest that could define their qualifying hopes….
From Shared Rankings to Separate Paths: How Uzbekistan Reached the FIFA World Cup 2026 While India Stagnates By IndiaSportsHub Uzbekistan has qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 — and it’s not just a victory for Uzbek football, but a clear signal to the rest of Asia. In less than 34 years since gaining independence…
Indian Football Crisis: Time for a Hard Reset Before It’s Too Late India’s 0-2 defeat to Thailand in the recent international friendly wasn’t just another poor result—it was a flashing red warning light for Indian football. Ranked 126th in the world, India looked disjointed, lifeless, and completely out of ideas against a Thai side ranked…
From the Asian Games to the Asian Cup, and from the King’s Cup to the now-defunct Nehru Cup, India’s footballing rivalry with Thailand stretches over six decades. Its again India vs Thailand in a friendly. The two nations first crossed paths at the 1962 Asian Games in Jakarta, where the Blue Tigers triumphed 4-1, a…
With FIFA officially confirming the expansion of the Women’s World Cup from 32 to 48 teams starting in 2031, the game has changed for countries like India to play FIFA World Cup The opportunity is clear. Now, it’s about whether India seizes it. The Meteoric Rise of Women’s Football The evolution of women’s football has…
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya convened a landmark meeting in New Delhi with representatives from 58 corporate houses and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Considering of inclusion of PIO , OCI Players is one major discussion. The agenda was clear: to transform India’s sports ecosystem in preparation for a potential 2036…
India were crowned champions of the SAFF U-19 Championship 2025 after a tense 2-1 (4-3 on penalties) win over Bangladesh in the final held at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Itanagar. The match ended 1-1 after regulation time, and the Blue Colts held their nerve in a dramatic penalty shootout to lift the trophy, marking…
The Indian U-19 football team, fondly known as the Blue Colts, secured their place in the final of the SAFF U19 Championship 2025 with a commanding 3-0 win over the Maldives in the semifinal at the Golden Jubilee Stadium on Friday evening. The victory, celebrated with joyous scenes on the pitch, set the stage for…
India’s long-standing dream of making its FIBA World Cup debut will now go through Group D of the 2027 Asian Qualifiers. The draw, held at the luxurious Al Hazm Mall in Doha, has placed India alongside Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and hosts Qatar—a group that offers both challenges and a realistic path to Round 2. For…
Blue Colts shine, Manipuri Youngsters Steal the Show in 8-0 Thrashing of Sri Lanka at SAFF U19 Championship The Indian U-19 football team announced their arrival at the SAFF U-19 Championship 2025 in emphatic fashion, thrashing Sri Lanka 8-0 in their Group B opener at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. It was…
The Indian Women Football Team is set to take on a formidable Uzbekistan side in two high-stakes international friendlies at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru. These matches, scheduled for May 30 and June 3, 2025, are part of India’s build-up to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers and will offer the…
The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 is set to be a landmark event in global youth football, with the tournament expanding to an unprecedented 48 teams for the first time. Scheduled to take place later this year in Qatar, the event marks the beginning of an annual cycle for the competition, with the Gulf…
The I-League 2024-25 season, which concluded weeks ago, was supposed to be a celebration of Indian football’s second-tier league. Instead, the season has spiralled into a chaotic mess of legal battles, administrative blunders, and international embarrassment, with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) at the center of the storm. The All India Football Federation (AIFF)…
From the crowded streets of New Delhi to the intense arenas of Serbia’s top-tier league, Ulhas KS is scripting history with every dribble. In this exclusive interview with IndiaSportsHub, the rising star opens up about his journey, challenges, and unwavering dream of reaching the NBA. Q1. Growing up in Kancheepuram and New Delhi, where cricket…
After a challenging performance in the February window of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers, the Indian men’s basketball team is set for a crucial second chance in Bahrain. Despite setbacks against Iran and Qatar in previous round, India managed to secure the third position in Group E, keeping their hopes alive for the FIBA Asia…
As India gears up for the next round of FIBA Asia Cup 2025 qualifying games, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Scheduled to face Iran on February 21st and Qatar on February 24th, the Indian basketball team is determined to secure a top-three if not top-two finish in Pool E to keep their hopes of qualifying…
Thrilling Showdowns as Punjab and Tamil Nadu Shine in Basketball at National Games Dehradun’s Bhagirathi Hall was abuzz with excitement as it hosted the basketball events of the 38th National Games. The men’s finals brought a highly anticipated rematch between Punjab and Tamil Nadu, echoing their clash at the 74th Senior National Basketball Championships. This…
Basketball Semifinal Locked at Uttarakhand National Games The National Games in Uttarakhand, India’s Olympic-style event, kicked off on January 28. The basketball tournament, which started on the same day, is set to conclude on February 3. The matches are being held at the Bhagirathi Hall, MPSC, Rajat Jayanti Khel Parisar, Dehradun, providing a fantastic venue…
The Basketball Federation of India recently concluded its 74th Senior National Basketball Championship, held at the Sidsar Sports Complex in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. The event saw participation from over 900 players and 150 officials, representing 30 men’s teams and 28 women’s teams from various states across India. Winners: Men’s Championship: Champion: Tamil Nadu Runner-up:…
In the world of junior squash, few names shine as brightly as Anahat Singh. The Indian prodigy has once again proven her mettle by clinching her third British Junior Open title in the Under-17 category in 2025. This victory adds another feather to her cap, following her earlier triumphs in 2019 and 2023 across different…
Blue Tigresses Roar: India Women’s Football Team Dominates Maldives in Back-to-Back Friendlies The Indian Women’s Football Team showcased an exceptional display of skill and dominance in their latest international friendlies against the Maldives Women’s Team, securing victories with scores of 14-0 and 11-1. These matches, held at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence, not only…
Smriti Mandhana, the elegant left-handed opening batter from India, has had a sensational 2024, showcasing her prowess and solidifying her position as one of the premier batters in women’s cricket. Her performance throughout the year has been nothing short of spectacular. Let’s take a look at her remarkable achievements throughout 2024. ODI Brilliance: Mandhana’s year…
Anahat Singh, India’s squash prodigy and Asian Games medalist, has had an extraordinary 2024, capturing nine PSA Challenger Tour titles and establishing herself as a formidable force in the sport. Currently ranked 82 in the world, Anahat Singh is poised for even greater achievements in 2025. Adding to her accolades, she has also been nominated…
Indian Squash teams are set to participate in Hong Kong, China, as its set to host the 2024 World Squash Team Championships from December 9th to 15th. For the first time, both the men’s and women’s events will be held concurrently at the same venue. This landmark event will feature a record 195 players, divided…
India recently played two pivotal matches in the second window of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers, facing off against Qatar and Kazakhstan. Despite higher expectations for a win against Qatar, Indian fans were left disheartened by the team’s performance, resulting in a 53-69 defeat. Known for their reliance on three-point shooting, India struggled, converting only…
The Indian men’s basketball team is gearing up for a crucial set of matches in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 qualifiers. Scheduled to take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, India will face Qatar on Friday, November 22, and Kazakhstan on Monday, November 25, as the second window of the qualifiers begins….
Indian football has faced a series of disappointing performances in recent years, highlighting a troubling decline in the sport’s fortunes. The senior national team failed to qualify for the third round of the World Cup qualifiers, a significant setback for a nation which was called the “Brazil of Asia” for its fluid style of play…
