India made its long-awaited return to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup for the first time since 2003, marking a significant 23-year absence. After topping their group in the qualification rounds held in Thailand in 2025, the Blue Tigresses arrived in Australia full of confidence. Unfortunately, the campaign ended without earning any points. However, the story…
The Starting Point. To understand HS Prannoy’s 2025 season, it is necessary to look at what preceded it. In the weeks leading up to the Paris 2024 Olympics, Prannoy contracted chikungunya a mosquito-borne illness that causes severe joint pain and fatigue while also managing a persistent back injury. Despite the physical setbacks, he chose to…
While much of the sporting world in February is tuned into global cricket action, Indian tennis has its own significant storyline unfolding in Pune. The ITF Women’s W75 tournament, which began on February 9 at the Deccan Gymkhana, represents one of the most important professional platforms for Indian women’s tennis on home soil. Offering $60,000…
The Women’s Premier League 2026 heads into its most politically and emotionally charged evening of the season with a Republic Day showdown, RCB vs MI that carries real sporting consequence. On Monday night in Vadodara, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians the two most recognisable brands in the league meet in a contest that could…
As the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 caravan shifts to the heart of Gujarat, the stakes have reached a fever pitch. On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the Mumbai Indians and the Delhi Capitals prepare for a heavyweight showdown at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara. With both sides looking to arrest a mid-season slide, this…
The Women’s Premier League, WPL resumes its Navi Mumbai leg on Thursday, January 15, 2026, with a blockbuster clash as defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) take on UP Warriorz (UPW). Beyond the league points on offer, this contest carries strong emotional undertones. For three seasons, Meg Lanning was the face of the Delhi Capitals; now,…
Following the high-octane clashes of the opening week, the focus in WPL 2026 now shifts to a massive encounter on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, as Mumbai Indians (MI) lock horns with a revamped Gujarat Giants (GG) at the DY Patil Stadium. With both teams entering the contest at different emotional points in their campaigns, the…
The rivalry between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC), MI vs DC has come to define the Women’s Premier League since the tournament’s inception, producing tight finishes, tactical battles, and moments that have shaped the league’s early history. On Saturday night, Match 3 of WPL 2026 at the DY Patil Stadium will add another…
The Women’s Premier League, WPL 2026 returned in breathtaking fashion as Royal Challengers Bengaluru scripted a last-ball thriller to defeat defending champions Mumbai Indians by three wickets at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy. In a contest that swung repeatedly over 40 overs, Nadine de Klerk delivered a performance of rare all-round brilliance to anchor…
When one speaks of excellence in Indian badminton, one name continues to stand tallest: PV Sindhu. The two-time Olympic medallist and former world champion remains India’s undisputed number one in women’s singles. Yet, for the first time in a decade, her long-held crown appears under genuine pressure, with a new generation of hungry, ambitious shuttlers…
The All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) adoption of the Supreme Court mandated rule banning dual posts marks a watershed moment in Indian football administration. While the reform appears straightforward on paper no executive committee member can simultaneously hold positions in both the AIFF and a state association the ripple effects will reshape the power dynamics,…
For decades, Indian men’s singles badminton has been defined by artistry wristy deception, soft hands at the net, and electric reflexes. From Prakash Padukone’s craft to Kidambi Srikanth’s explosive stroke play, the Indian style has traditionally been horizontal: fast, clever, evasive. Ayush Shetty is rewriting that geometry. At 6’4” (1.95m), the 20-year-old from Karnataka is…
When Sunil Chhetri announced his retirement from international football in May 2024, India felt an entire era folding into a single moment. The country’s most decorated player its captain, its leader, its heartbeat for nearly two decades declared his final bow. The June 6th World Cup qualifier against Kuwait at a sold-out Salt Lake Stadium…
When PV Sindhu announced on October 27, 2025 that she was withdrawing from all remaining BWF World Tour events, it marked the abrupt conclusion of what has been the most testing season of her illustrious career. A year that began with hope for redemption after the disappointment of Paris 2024 ended instead with a difficult…
India’s campaign at the VICTOR Denmark Open 2025, a BWF Super 750 tournament held from October 14–19 at the Jyske Bank Arena, encapsulated the duality of Indian badminton’s present: elite consistency at the top and fragile depth beneath. While Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty once again showcased their status among the world’s elite with a…
When India and New Zealand walk out for India vs New Zealand Women match under the Navi Mumbai floodlights on Wednesday night, it will be far more than just another league-stage fixture it’s a virtual quarterfinal of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. The stakes couldn’t be higher. With South Africa, Australia, and England…
Indian badminton celebrated a landmark moment at home soil as the junior contingent clinched a historic bronze medal in the mixed team event at the BWF World Junior Championships 2025. The result marked India’s first-ever podium finish in the Suhandinata Cup, ending a two-decade-long pursuit of collective success and signaling a new phase in the…
The badminton world witnessed a moment of both triumph and heartbreak at the Hong Kong Open 2025 as India’s premier men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, finally broke through their semifinal jinx only to fall just short of their ultimate goal. Their journey to the final tells a compelling story of resilience and…
H.S. Prannoy has carved out a unique reputation in world badminton one of being the quintessential giant-killer who seems to discover another gear when facing the world’s elite players. The 33-year-old from Thiruvananthapuram has built a career on defying expectations, and his recent performances continue to showcase this remarkable ability to elevate his game against…
India unveiled its 15-member squad for the ICC Women 2025 World Cup on August 19, mixing experienced stalwarts with rising talents. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead in what could be her final World Cup, with Smriti Mandhana named vice-captain. The batting core features Mandhana, Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Pratika Rawal, Richa Ghosh, and Yastika Bhatia….
As the badminton world turns its attention to Paris for the 2025 BWF World Championships, Indian shuttlers find themselves at a crucial juncture. The tournament, often regarded as the pinnacle of the sport outside the Olympics, not only tests physical ability but also the mental and strategic preparation of athletes. For India, the discussion this…
Every time a young badminton player starts winning, we rush to call them the “next Sindhu” or “next Saina.” It sounds flattering. But it’s not. Then we have Tanvi Sharma It shrinks them into someone else’s mould before they’ve even finished shaping their own. And in Tanvi Sharma’s case, it simply doesn’t fit. Because Tanvi…
From Dusty Backyards to BWF Glory: Ayush Shetty and Tanvi Sharma Embody the New DNA of Indian Badminton In the parched backyard of a farmer’s home in Sanoor, near Karkala in Karnataka, a quiet revolution began. A wiry eight-year-old Ayush Shetty, racquet in hand and dreams in his eyes, was coached by his father Ram…
Over 1.4 billion people. Zero men in the ATP Top 300 from Indian Tennis. That’s not just disappointing it’s a crisis. Indian tennis, once a sport of proud Olympic podiums and Davis Cup highs, now finds itself at a painful crossroads. As of July 2024, not a single Indian man features in the ATP Top…
The India women football team wrapped up a two-match friendly series against higher-ranked Uzbekistan on May 30 and June 1, 2025. Despite narrowly losing both matches by a 1-0 margin, the friendlies served a more critical purpose than just results. They offered the Blue Tigresses valuable competitive exposure and insights into their evolving tactical and…
The French Open 2025 has returned with all its signature flair—red clay, roaring crowds, and global tennis icons. This year’s tournament began on an emotional note, with Rafael Nadal receiving a thunderous standing ovation as he stepped onto Court Philippe-Chatrier—possibly for the last time. The tribute to the “King of Clay” was not just for…
