The WTT Singapore Smash 2025, scheduled from January 30 to February 9 at the Singapore Sports Hub, promises to be a significant event for Indian tabletennis enthusiasts. The tournament will feature eleven days of high-octane action, with the main draw commencing on February 2. The event will serve as a proving ground for India’s top…
Indian hurdler Jyothi Yarraji has once again etched her name in the athletics history by breaking her own national record in the women’s 60m hurdles. Competing at the Elite Indoor Meeting in Nantes, France, on January 25, 2025, Yarraji clinched the gold medal with a remarkable time of 8.04 seconds. The 25-year-old athlete’s performance was…
The Indonesia Masters 2025, held at the iconic Istora Senayan in Jakarta from January 21 to 26, brought mixed fortunes for India’s badminton contingent. With the world’s top shuttlers competing at the Super 500 tournament, Indian players delivered flashes of brilliance but ultimately fell short of progressing into the deeper stages of the event. Fatigue…
The stage is set for one of the most anticipated clashes in chess history as India’s 18-year-old sensation, D Gukesh, takes on China’s reigning world champion, Ding Liren, in the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship. Hosted at Singapore’s iconic Resorts World Sentosa, this marks the first time in the 138- year history of the championship…
India’s journey at the 2024 Asian Table Tennis Championship will be remembered as a historic moment, marking a new chapter in the nation’s sporting history. The championship was filled with highs, near-misses, and a first-ever team medal in the tournament. The Indian team, led by standout players like Ayhika Mukherjee, Manika Batra, and the Mukherjees,…
Paris Olympics 2024 The dynamic Indian badminton duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, affectionately known as “SatChi”, have solidified their status as top contenders in the badminton world. Finishing third in the Race to Paris rankings, they are now set to be seeded for the Paris Olympics, a testament to their consistent performance and…
The Singapore Open 2024 was a tournament marked by mixed fortunes for the Indian badminton contingent. From unexpected defeats to historic victories, the competition was a rollercoaster ride for both players and fans. Day 1: A Series of Disappointments The tournament began on a sour note for India with a series of unexpected losses on…
India’s hopes were high as they sent a formidable contingent to the second grand smash of the year, Saudi Smash 2024 with 11 singles players and 3 pairs aiming for glory. However, the qualifying rounds brought disappointment as none of the eight players made it to the main draw. In the Round of 64, Sreeja…
In a thrilling display of youthful vigor and raw talent, India’s Uber Cup campaign left fans both proud and hungry for more. Despite stumbling against badminton powerhouses China and Japan, the journey was far from a disappointment. It showcased not only the gap between India and the elite but also the immense potential simmering within…
Amidst the rollercoaster of recent events in the sport, badminton enthusiasts were treated to an exhilarating Saturday in Uber Cup 2024, a rare occurrence since the glorious triumph of Indian women in the Badminton Asia Championships. Women Score a 4-1 Victory It all commenced in the most spectacular fashion with Ashmita Chaliha securing the opening…
Hardly 48 hours have passed since the big disappointment of not qualifying for XD in Paris, yet as is life here we are, gearing up for the next big ticket event—the ITTF Singles World Cup. Both Manika and Sreeja have tough challenges ahead in the group. While the sting of that recent setback lingers, the…
The Indian National Record (NR) in women’s long jump stands as a testament to the prowess of the legendary Anju Bobby George, a figure deeply ingrained in the annals of Indian athletics. Her remarkable achievement, securing the fifth position at the Athens Olympics in 2004, remains a milestone in Indian sport. However, records are meant…
