Romil Shukla

Satwik-Chirag

HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2025: Satwik–Chirag Carry Momentum Into High-Stakes Clash Against Alfian–Fikri

The second round of Group B at the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2025 promises to be a defining moment for India’s top men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, Satwik–Chirag as they face Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre on Thursday evening. With qualification stakes already coming…

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Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Unveils Data-Driven Sports Governance with STAMS and Reaffirms 3% Job Quota for Athletes

Tamil Nadu took a decisive step toward modernising sports governance at the second edition of the Tamil Nadu Sports Conclave (TASCON 2.0), unveiling a dual strategy that combines high-performance technology with long-term athlete security. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin formally launched the Sports Tamil Nadu Athlete Management System (STAMS) while simultaneously reaffirming the 3 per…

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National Shooting Championships

Domestic Excellence, Global Signals: What the 68th National Shooting Championships Reveal About India’s Elite Depth

The 68th National Shooting Championships Competitions (NSCC), held across Bhopal (rifle and pistol) and New Delhi (shotgun), once again underlined why India’s shooting ecosystem remains among the most competitive in the world. Beyond medal tallies, the championships delivered two results of significant international relevance: Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar’s extraordinary performance in the men’s 50m Rifle…

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GCL

GCL: Alpine SG Pipers Beat Fyers American Gambits; Leaders upGrad Mumba Masters and Holders Triveni Continental Kings Also Win Comfortably

Alpine SG Pipers continued their upward surge in the Global Chess League (GCL) with a composed 10–4 victory over Fyers American Gambits, while leaders upGrad Mumba Masters and defending champions Triveni Continental Kings also registered comfortable wins on Matchday 4 of the league, a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and FIDE. At the Royal Opera…

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Commonwealth Games

Mile Race and Mixed 4x400m Relay to Become Permanent Features at the Commonwealth Games from 2030

World Athletics has confirmed a significant and long-term shift in the athletics programme of the Commonwealth Games, announcing that the mile race and the mixed 4x400m relay will become permanent events starting with the 2030 Games in Ahmedabad. The decision, revealed by World Athletics President Sebastian Coe, marks a strategic effort to balance tradition with…

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Satwik-Chirag

Satwik-Chirag Rally Past Chinese Pair Liang/Wang to Open World Tour Finals Campaign with Statement Win

India’s premier men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, Satwik-Chirag opened their BWF World Tour Finals 2025 campaign with a performance that underlined both their resilience and their growing maturity at the elite level. Facing China’s formidable Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium on Wednesday, the world…

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GCL

GCL: Alpine SG Pipers Beat Fyers American Gambits to Jump to Second Spot; upGrad Mumba Masters Extend Lead with Dominant Win

Alpine SG Pipers strengthened their title credentials on Matchday 4 of the Global Chess League (GCL) with a composed 10–4 victory over Fyers American Gambits, moving up to second place on the table. In the day’s other fixture, leaders upGrad Mumba Masters underlined their authority with a commanding 18–2 win over PBG Alaskan Knights to…

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GCL

GCL: Fyers American Gambits Beat Triveni Continental Kings in Last-Gasp Thriller, Ganges Grandmasters Continue Winning

Matchday 3 of the Global Chess League (GCL) delivered everything the franchise format promises elite battles, shifting momentum, and finishes decided in the final seconds. A last-gasp win on the prodigy board saw Fyers American Gambits overturn a deficit to stun reigning champions Triveni Continental Kings 10–8, while Ganges Grandmasters continued their impressive run with…

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Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli’s Bet on Agilitas Sports Signals a New Playbook for Indian Sports Brands

Virat Kohli’s decision to invest in Agilitas Sports rather than renew a lucrative endorsement deal marks a defining moment in the evolution of Indian sports business. It is not just another celebrity-brand association, but a structural shift from face value to ownership, from short-term endorsement income to long-term enterprise building. Kohli has invested around ₹40…

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GCL

GCL: upGrad Mumba Masters Make It Two on the Trot; Ganges Grandmasters Stun Pipers for Maiden Win

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave-led upGrad Mumba Masters continued their strong start to the Global Chess League (GCL) Season 3, registering a second consecutive victory to move to the top of the standings on Monday. The Masters edged past Fyers American Gambits 9–7 in a closely fought encounter, before Ganges Grandmasters produced a dramatic turnaround to defeat Alpine…

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Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu’s Sports Ecosystem: Momentum, Ambition and the Challenges Beneath

Tamil Nadu has quietly but decisively emerged as one of India’s most active sporting states outside cricket. By 2025, the state’s sports ecosystem reflects both scale and ambition marked by heavy public investment, global event hosting, strong public–private partnerships, and a growing sports manufacturing base. At the same time, structural vulnerabilities in governance and industry…

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East Bengal Women

East Bengal Women in Commanding Form as Fazila Ikwaput Stars in 7–0 Rout at SAFF Women’s Club Championship

East Bengal Women continued their imperious run at the SAFF Women’s Club Championship 2025, producing a dominant all-round performance to thrash Bangladesh’s Nasrin Sports Academy 7–0 at the Dashrath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu on Sunday. With this emphatic victory, the Moshal Girls maintained their perfect record in the group stage, registering three wins from three…

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Project Mahadeva

Project Mahadeva: A Landmark Moment for Grassroots Football in Maharashtra

Mumbai witnessed a rare convergence of global football stardom and long-term grassroots planning when Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis formally launched Project Mahadeva during Lionel Messi’s G.O.A.T Tour event at the Wankhede Stadium. While Messi’s presence brought glamour and international attention, the real significance of the evening lay in the announcement of an ambitious, system-driven football…

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Ice Hockey

Galwan Ice Hockey Championship: Where Sport, Memory and Community Strength Converge in Ladakh

In the icy expanse of Eastern Ladakh, sport has taken on a meaning far deeper than competition. The Galwan Ice Hockey Championship, held annually in the Lalok region, has emerged as a powerful symbol of remembrance, resilience and community empowerment. More than a winter tournament, it represents a unique civil–military collaboration that blends national memory…

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Kiran George

Odisha Masters 2025: Kiran George Reclaims Men’s Singles Crown With Gritty Title Win

Kiran George capped off a composed and resilient week at the Odisha Masters 2025 by clinching the men’s singles title, defeating Indonesia’s Muhamad Yusuf in a hard-fought three-game final. The Indian shuttler prevailed 21–14, 13–21, 21–16 in a 65-minute contest, adding another significant chapter to his steady rise on the BWF circuit. With the victory,…

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Unnati Hooda

Odisha Masters 2025: Unnati Hooda Caps Breakthrough Season With Women’s Singles Title

Eighteen-year-old Unnati Hooda closed out her 2025 season on a high, clinching the women’s singles title at the Odisha Masters 2025 with a commanding straight-games victory over compatriot Isharani Baruah in an all-Indian final. Hooda won 21-17, 21-10, underlining her growing stature on the BWF Tour and confirming her rise as one of India’s most…

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World Cup

India’s Junior Women Finish 10th at 2025 World Cup: A Campaign of Promise, Pressure, and Painful Lessons

India’s junior women’s hockey team ended their FIH Junior Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign in Santiago, Chile, with a disappointing 10th-place finish, marking one of the lowest outcomes in the program’s history. A narrow 1–2 defeat to Spain in the 9th/10th playoff confirmed the final ranking, capping off a tournament defined by flashes of brilliance,…

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GCL

“Hikaru’s Presence Gives Us the Edge”: FYERS American Gambits Confirm Icon Player’s Participation Ahead of GCL Season 3

The Global Chess League (GCL) returns for its much-awaited third season, and the FYERS American Gambits have wasted no time in setting the tone. The franchise officially confirmed that Hikaru Nakamura, one of the world’s most influential and electrifying chess superstars, will arrive in Mumbai on Sunday morning to lead the team as its Icon…

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Nihal Sarin

Nihal Sarin’s Masterclass in Consistency: Dominant 2816 Performance Secures President Cup Masters 2025 Title

Grandmaster Nihal Sarin has once again underlined his credentials as one of India’s most complete classical players, clinching the IV President Cup Masters 2025 in Tashkent with a performance marked by tactical precision, strategic depth, and remarkable psychological resilience. His 2816 Tournament Performance Rating (TPR), achieved against an elite field averaging 2625 Elo, stands as…

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Indian Hockey

Rosan Kujur, Sunil PB Bring Indian hockey a Bronze; Ready to Elevate with Vedanta Kalinga Lancers Next in HIL 2026

Indian hockey witnessed one of its proudest moments of the year at the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup 2025, held in Tamil Nadu, where India clinched a well-earned bronze medal after a dramatic 4–2 comeback win against Argentina. At the heart of this achievement were two emerging talents of Vedanta Kalinga Lancers midfielder Rosan Kujur…

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Odisha Masters 2025

Odisha Masters 2025: Unnati Hooda, Tharun Mannepalli Lead Indian Charge Into Quarterfinals

India’s rising shuttlers delivered another confident performance at the Odisha Masters 2025, as the country’s top young names advanced into the quarterfinals across singles and doubles events at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack. Top seeds Unnati Hooda and Tharun Mannepalli, alongside Tanvi Sharma, Kiran George, and Anupama Upadhyaya, ensured a strong Indian presence…

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Badminton Asia Team Championships

P V Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Headline Strong Indian Squad for 2026 Badminton Asia Team Championships

India will field one of their strongest squads in recent years as the country prepares for the Badminton Asia Team Championships (BATC) 2026, scheduled in Qingdao, China from February 3–8. With the women entering the competition as defending champions and the men seeking to upgrade their previous bronze-medal finishes, the selection reflects a clear intent:…

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TPL

GS Delhi Aces Maintain Momentum at the Top; Gujarat Panthers Register First Win on Day Three of TPL 7

Day three of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7, powered by Clear Premium Water, delivered another gripping chapter in the competition, with momentum shifts, narrow margins, and statement performances lighting up the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium. GS Delhi Aces consolidated their position at the top of the standings, while the Gujarat Panthers finally broke…

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Shooting

Precision Under Pressure: Inside the High-Stakes Qualification Race for LA28 Shooting

In Olympic shooting, qualification is rarely a formality. It is a long-drawn test of nerve, consistency and technical mastery a two-year gauntlet that filters out even the finest marksmen and markswomen until only the world’s most reliable performers remain. For the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) has set out…

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TPL

“Definitely Up for It Again” Former World No. 23 Damir Dzumhur and Rising Star Dalibor Svrcina Endorse TPL’s Global Rise Two Days Into Season 7

Just two days into Season 7 of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) powered by Clear Premium Water, the tournament is already earning powerful endorsements from players across generations and continents. What began as an ambitious domestic league has now evolved into a globally recognised tennis property and this year’s early reactions from international stars underline…

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Equestrian

The Road to LA28: How Equestrian Riders and Horses Will Qualify for the Olympics

As the Olympic cycle turns toward Los Angeles 2028, the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) has finalised one of the most intricate qualification systems in global sport for Equestrian. Eventing, Jumping and Dressage three disciplines that rely on a deep partnership between athlete and horse will send a combined 200 riders to LA28 under structures designed…

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Badminton

Road to LA28: How Badminton Players Will Qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games

The qualification pathway for badminton at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games has officially been outlined by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The framework, updated as of 10 December 2025, offers clarity on athlete quotas, qualification routes, ranking timelines and the role of continental representation in shaping the competitive field. With 172 total athlete slots…

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Hockey

The Long Road to Los Angeles: How the World’s Best Hockey Teams Will Qualify for LA28

As the countdown to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games accelerates, the global hockey landscape is beginning to reshape itself around one of the most demanding qualification pathways in international sport. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has finalized its system for both the men’s and women’s 12-team tournaments, and the document released in December 2025…

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East Bengal

Dominant East Bengal Move Within One Win of SAFF Women’s Club Championship Final After 2–0 Victory Over Karachi City

East Bengal continued their commanding run at the SAFF Women’s Club Championship 2025, climbing to the top of the standings with a composed and convincing 2–0 victory over Pakistan’s Karachi City FC at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu. With two wins in two matches, the Red and Gold brigade now stand just one victory away…

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Swimming Qualification

Inside the LA28 Swimming Qualification System: How Athletes Will Earn Their Olympic Spots

World Aquatics has released the updated Swimming Qualification System for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, outlining a detailed and data-driven pathway for athletes and federations. The document, updated as of 10 December 2025, confirms 41 medal events 20 for men, 20 for women, and one mixed relay while integrating six new 50m sprint events for…

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