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…
Bengaluru witnessed a rare blend of elite tennis, star power and festive atmosphere on Wednesday as the World Tennis League made its India debut at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium, Cubbon Park. With globally renowned players such as Daniil Medvedev, Denis Shapovalov, Nick Kyrgios, Elina Svitolina, Marta Kostyuk and Paula Badosa in action, the opening…
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…
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…
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…
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…
There has been considerable confusion around the Asian Football Confederation’s sanctions on Mohun Bagan Super Giant, with the prevailing assumption being that the club has been handed a blanket multi-year ban from continental competition. That reading, while understandable, is inaccurate. What the AFC has imposed is more calculated and in many ways more severe in…
Fresh from the emotional high of a podium finish at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup, India’s young hockey stars are quickly turning their attention to the next crucial step in their careers the Hero Hockey India League (HIL). With the men’s competition set to begin in Chennai on January 3 and the women’s…
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…
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…
The Group B Gauntlet: Satwik–Chirag Defining Test at the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2025 India’s premier men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, begin their HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2025 campaign under unforgiving circumstances. Drawn into a stacked Group B, widely labelled the Group of Death, the World No. 3 pair open…
The 21st NTPC Senior National Compound Archery Championship, held at the Hyderabad Public School from December 13 to 15, 2025, underlined just how far Indian compound archery has progressed not just in results, but in technical depth and competitive intensity. Part of the larger National Archery Championships running from December 10 to 19, the compound…
The inaugural CIDCO Open 2025 has made an emphatic start on the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), delivering high-quality competition, strong international participation and a clear statement of intent from its venue, the Kharghar Valley Golf Course (KVGC) in Navi Mumbai. As the tournament reached its halfway mark after two rounds, it was Veer…
The Los Angeles, LA2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games have reached a major commercial milestone well ahead of schedule, securing over USD 2 billion in domestic sponsorship and licensing revenue with more than two and a half years to go before the Opening Ceremony. The achievement places LA28 firmly on track to hit its ambitious USD…
The Bengaluru Open is set to return for a landmark 10th edition from January 5 to 11, 2026, at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium, reaffirming its place as one of India’s most significant international tennis tournaments. A flagship event on the ATP Challenger Tour, the Bengaluru Open has steadily grown in stature over the past…
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…
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…
India delivered a strong statement on the international Wushu stage with a commanding performance at the Nordic Open Wushu 2025, returning home with an impressive 15 medals 8 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze. Competing against athletes from across Europe and other regions, the Indian contingent showcased both depth and technical quality, underlining the steady…
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…
India did not merely host Lionel Messi tour for a three-day exhibition. It staged a ₹500-crore economic spectacle one that laid bare both the commercial potential of global football celebrity and the structural fragility of the domestic game. The headline figure often quoted is ₹300 crore, but a closer examination shows that the overall economic…
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…
Lionel Messi’s visit to India should have been a celebration of football. Instead, it became a mirror reflecting uncomfortable truths about how India engages with sport. The frenzy surrounding the GOAT India Tour, especially the chaotic scenes in Kolkata, revealed a country that passionately worships sporting icons but struggles to truly love sport itself. Messi…
The seventh season of the Tennis Premier League (TPL), presented by Clear Premium Water, reached a thrilling conclusion at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium as GS Delhi Aces capped off a remarkable debut campaign by clinching their maiden TPL title. In a high-intensity grand finale, the Delhi franchise delivered a composed and commanding performance to…
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…
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…
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…
The stage is set for a high-octane finish to Clear Premium Water presents Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7, as GS Delhi Aces and Yash Mumbai Eagles booked their places in the grand finale following two contrasting semi-final encounters at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium on Sunday. Day six of the tournament delivered intensity, momentum…
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,…
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…
Day 4 of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7, powered by Clear Premium Water and supported by official equipment partner Yonex Sunrise, offered fans more than just high-intensity on-court action. It delivered a moment of deep nostalgia as Indian tennis legends Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi were spotted together “on court” at the Gujarat…
Indian squash reached its greatest-ever milestone on Sunday as the national team was crowned WSF Squash World Cup champions, defeating top seeds Hong Kong 3–0 in a commanding final at Chennai’s Express Avenue Mall. In front of a packed and passionate home crowd, India delivered a performance that combined experience, composure, and youthful fearlessness to…
The Tech Mahindra Global Chess League (GCL) officially ushered in its third season with a glittering opening ceremony in Mumbai on Friday, as the championship trophy was unveiled at the iconic Royal Opera House. A joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and the International Chess Federation (FIDE), the league returns with heightened ambition, global star power,…
Indian junior tennis continued to make its presence felt on the global stage as Maaya Rajeshwaran advanced to the doubles final of the prestigious ITF J500 Orange Bowl Tennis Championships in Florida, USA. Partnering Serbia’s Anastasija Cvetkovic, the Indian teenager produced a series of composed performances to book a place in the summit clash of…
As the sporting world edges closer to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, fencing enters a decisive three-year stretch that will determine which of the world’s best foilists, épéeists and sabreurs take their place on the Olympic piste. The qualification system confirmed by the International Fencing Federation (FIE) sets the stage for a global contest…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Indian wrestling witnessed one of its most significant developments in recent years when Vinesh Phogat announced on December 12, 2025 that she was ending her 18-month retirement to pursue a spot at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The declaration marks a dramatic new chapter in the career of a wrestler whose Olympic journey has…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
At the Els Club in Dubai, where wind, pressure and precision often decide the final outcome, Karandeep Kochhar finally earned the breakthrough in IGPL he had been chasing all season. The 24-year-old Chandigarh golfer captured his maiden IGPL Tour title at the IGPL Invitational UAE hosted by Shiv Kapur, edging out young contenders Veer Ganapathy…
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…
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…
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…
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…
