When the puck drops at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan Stadium in Leh on January 29, 2026, it will mark far more than the start of another ice hockey season. The third edition of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) represents one of the most ambitious grassroots-to-global sports development models in Indian history transforming Ladakh…
Eighteen-year-old Manas Dhamne’s steady climb on the ATP Challenger Tour took another significant leap forward in Manama this week as the young Indian booked his place in the main draw of the ATP 125 Bahrain Challenger with a hard-fought 7-6(6), 4-6, 6-3 victory over Norway’s Viktor Durasovic. Coming a day after he stunned top seed…
The Tsingtao Badminton Asia Team Championships 2026 will be staged from February 3–8 in Qingdao, China, and for India it arrives with unusually high stakes. The women’s team travel as defending champions, having lifted their maiden continental crown in 2024, while the men’s side still defined by the legacy of their historic Thomas Cup triumph…
The stage is set for one of South Asia’s most fiercely contested youth tournaments as the SAFF U-20 Championship 2026 prepares to kick off in Malé, Maldives, from March 23 to April 3. With the official group stage draw now confirmed, India’s young Blue Colts find themselves in a demanding Group B alongside regional heavyweights…
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has officially released the fixtures for the Indian Super League, ISL 2026 season, setting the stage for another high-intensity campaign that promises drama, rivalries, and packed stadiums across the country. With a marquee opening day on February 14 and the iconic Kolkata Derby scheduled for May 3, the calendar…
The WTT Youth Star Contender Doha 2026 did more than crown champions. It provided a rare, unfiltered look at where the next generation of world table tennis is heading and for Indian fans, it offered one of the most encouraging signals in decades. At the centre of that story stood P.B. Abhinandh, the Chennai-born teenager…
India’s final presence at the Australian Open 2026 came to an end on Sunday when Yuki Bhambri and his Swedish partner Andre Göransson were knocked out in the third round of the men’s doubles by Brazil’s Orlando Luz and Rafael Matos. The 10th-seeded Indo-Swedish pair went down 6–7 (7–9), 3–6 in a tightly contested encounter…
The Indian hockey fraternity marked a moment of deep pride as Hockey India congratulated Savita Punia and Baldev Singh on being conferred with the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honour. The recognition celebrates not only two distinguished careers, but also two very different yet equally powerful journeys that have shaped Indian hockey across generations one…
When Baldev Singh was conferred the Padma Shri in 2026, Indian sport finally caught up with a truth that women’s hockey has known for decades that one man from a small Haryana town had altered the destiny of the national team more than any federation plan ever did. In Shahabad Markanda, a railway town in…
The All India Football Federation’s decision to appoint Pamela Conti as head coach of the Indian U-17 women’s national team is more than a routine staffing change. It is a deliberate intervention at the most sensitive layer of the national pipeline the age group that now carries India’s best chance of qualifying for a FIFA…
Indian tennis has a new name to underline in red. At just 22, Karan Singh delivered one of the biggest performance of his young professional career by stunning top seed and world No. 250 Max Houkes of the Netherlands in straight sets to lift the ITF M15 Hyderabad singles title. The 6–4, 6–4 victory was…
For decades, Narela existed on Delhi’s mental map as an unfinished promise a planned sub-city that never quite arrived. Vast housing blocks sat empty, infrastructure lagged, and the area remained isolated from the capital’s economic core. That story is now being rewritten. At the centre of Narela’s transformation is one of the most ambitious urban-sport…
Asian club football stands at one of the most consequential crossroads in its modern history. Barely two seasons after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) compressed its premier competition into the newly branded AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE), the governing body is already preparing for another fundamental change an expansion from 24 to 32 clubs. On…
When Tejas Shirse steps onto the blue track of the Atlas Arena in Łódź for the 2026 Orlen Cup, he will not just be racing five hurdles over 60 metres. He will be racing a narrative of recovery from injury, of a ranking system that rewards ambition, and of Indian athletics’ increasingly strategic push into…
When the Indian women’s hockey team walks out for World Cup Qualifiers at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Stadium on March 8, it will be more than just the start of another international tournament. It will mark the opening chapter of a week that could define the next four years of Indian women’s hockey….
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday unveiled India’s women’s squad for the upcoming multi-format Australia Tour, a high-stakes assignment that will run from February 15 to March 9, 2026, and culminate in a one-off Test at the iconic WACA Ground in Perth. \With three T20Is, three ODIs and a four-day…
The Australian Open has a habit of producing matches that test far more than forehands and backhands, and on Friday night in Melbourne, Yuki Bhambri and André Göransson delivered one of the most resilient doubles performances of the 2026 tournament. The Indo-Swedish pair overcame a five-hour heat-related suspension, a one-set deficit, and relentless pressure from…
Indian fencing received a significant boost at the Epee Grand Prix Qatar 2026 as Taniksha Khatri produced one of the standout performances of the tournament, defeating two higher-ranked opponents to secure a place in the Round of 64. Competing in one of the most demanding events on the international fencing calendar, the young Indian epeeist…
The Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 came to a stirring close on Sunday as the Pune Pride Loop delivered colour, crowds and competitive intensity to a race that has already begun reshaping India’s place on the international cycling calendar. Over four demanding stages and 437 kilometres of racing through the Western Ghats and the heart…
When two of India’s finest volleyball players packed their bags for Ulaanbaatar in the winter of 2025–26, few could have predicted just how profoundly their decision would resonate back home. Ashwal Rai and Jerome Vinith were not moving to a glamorous European league or a television-heavy East Asian competition. They were heading to Mongolia to…
Indian Sport stands at a decisive moment in its sporting history. With the country preparing a bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, the ambition has shifted from participation to performance. The scale of that ambition, however, cannot be met by government funding and administrative structures alone. The current model built around schemes such as Khelo…
The Indonesia Masters 2026 ended in disappointment and controversy for Indian badminton as both P. V. Sindhu and Lakshya Sen crashed out at the quarterfinal stage, bringing India’s campaign in Jakarta to a premature close. While Lakshya’s defeat came in the form of a hard-fought upset, Sindhu’s exit was overshadowed by one of the most…
Indian long jumper Lokesh Sathyanathan continues to strengthen his case as one of the country’s most consistent international performers after clinching first place at the JD Martin Invitational in Oklahoma with a season-best leap of 7.83 metres on January 22, 2026. Competing for Tarleton State University on the NCAA Division I circuit, Lokesh’s back-to-back strong…
When Saina Nehwal formally drew the curtain on her playing career in early 2026, Indian sport did not just lose a former World No.1 it marked the end of an era that fundamentally altered what Indian badminton believed was possible. Medals and rankings tell only part of the story. Saina’s true legacy lies in a…
The Handball Pro League (HPL) India 2026 is poised to mark a decisive turning point for one of the country’s most quietly successful Olympic sports. Scheduled from February 10 to 15, 2026 at the Mankapur Indoor Stadium in Nagpur, the league is not simply another franchise tournament. It is a carefully designed professional ecosystem aimed…
Indian long-distance running stands at a decisive moment, and at the centre of it is Gulveer Singh, the national record holder who will line up at the ASICS Sound Invite on February 14, 2026, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This is not just another overseas race. It is a carefully chosen battlefield where India’s best distance…
On January 20, 2026, Indian sport quietly crossed an important threshold with the official launch of “The Next Set”, a new high-performance and philanthropic venture spearheaded by six-time Grand Slam champion Sania Mirza. Designed to address the long-standing structural gaps in Indian women’s sport, particularly tennis, the initiative marks a shift away from isolated academy…
The DAIHATSU Indonesia Masters 2026 produced a dramatic and emotionally charged Round of 32 for Indian badminton, one that perfectly captured the two contrasting phases of Indian men’s singles right now the resilience of the veterans and the restless search for stability among the next generation. While Kidambi Srikanth rolled back the years with a…
The Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 marks a crucial moment in the evolution of women’s cricket across the continent. Scheduled to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from February 13 to February 22, the tournament represents far more than a developmental competition. It is a strategic bridge between junior success, domestic leagues, and senior international…
The India Open has long been regarded as one of the flagship events on the BWF World Tour, a tournament that reflects India’s growing stature in global badminton. Traditionally staged in New Delhi, it has hosted Olympic champions, world number ones, and some of the sport’s most memorable matches. The 2026 edition, held from January…
Kerala Blasters FC are set to enter the 2025–26 Indian Super League season amid one of the most turbulent logistical phases in the club’s history, with an agreement in place to shift their home matches to the EMS Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode. The move, driven by a breakdown in operational confidence at the Jawaharlal Nehru…
The Australian Open 2026 journey for Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and Pruchya Isaro came to a close in the opening round, but the scoreline and circumstances tell a story far richer than a simple first-round exit. The Indo-Thai pairing bowed out of the men’s doubles competition after a hard-fought straight-sets loss to the experienced Spanish duo…
The 2026 season of the Women’s Premier League, WPL has marked a clear inflection point in the commercial evolution of women’s cricket in India. What began as an exploratory property in 2023 has now matured into a credible, premium sports ecosystem attracting legacy brands, digital challengers, and lifestyle players alike. Among the franchises, UP Warriorz…
As the All India Football Federation (AIFF), along with Indian Super League (ISL) and I-League clubs, moves towards a proposed long-term 20–21 year roadmap for Indian football, the absence of any clear, binding focus on improving the quality of football, competitiveness, and fan engagement remains deeply concerning. Governance structures and ownership models may change, but…
The Coral Coast Fiji Sevens has long been regarded as one of the toughest proving grounds in world rugby sevens. Played at the iconic Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka, the tournament routinely brings together international teams, elite invitational sides, and some of the finest individual talents in the sport. For the Chennai Bulls, India’s flagship professional…
At the 72nd Senior National Women’s Volleyball Championship in Varanasi, the Kerala women’s team delivered a stirring reminder of why they remain the benchmark of domestic volleyball in India. Kerala exceeded expectations by successfully defending their crown, overcoming perennial heavyweights Indian Railways in a gripping five-set final, winning 22-25, 25-20, 25-15, 22-25, 15-10. The victory…
Indian tennis received a significant boost with the announcement of a strategic partnership between Roundglass Sports and India’s leading men’s singles player, Sumit Nagal. The collaboration brings together one of the country’s most consistent international performers and a sports organisation that has steadily built a reputation for long-term athlete development. At the heart of the…
Japanese wrestling legend Yui Susaki produced a performance for the ages as Haryana Thunders registered a commanding 6–3 victory over Delhi Dangal Warriors in Match 5 of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 in Noida on Friday. Susaki’s breathtaking technical superiority win in just 57 seconds not only anchored Haryana’s dominant outing but also established a…
India’s growing presence in the American collegiate athletics circuit received another timely boost as Tejaswin Shankar and Selva Prabhu delivered encouraging performances at the Thane Baker Invitational, marking a positive start to the 2026 indoor season. The meet, part of the early NCAA indoor calendar, is often viewed as a useful benchmark rather than a…
Indian table tennis ace Manika Batra produced a composed and resilient performance to defeat South Korea’s Lee Eunhye 3–1 in the Women’s Singles Round of 32 on January 16, 2026, at the Lusail Sports Arena, sealing her place in the next round after a tightly contested encounter that tested her patience and tactical discipline. The…
Delhi Dangal Warriors produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Maharashtra Kesari 6–3 in Match 2 of the Pro Wrestling League, underlining their depth and tactical sharpness across weight categories. The tie was defined by decisive wins in the women’s bouts, solid control in the heavier men’s divisions, and a composed finish from Sujeet Kalkal…
Indian golf will have a strong presence at one of the DP World Tour’s most prestigious events, as Shubhankar Sharma and Yuvraj Sandhu have received invitations to compete at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, scheduled from January 22 to 25 at the iconic Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis Course. The Rolex Series event, backed by the…
Cricket’s inclusion in the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan, marks a defining moment for the sport’s continental and global trajectory. Scheduled from September 17 to October 4, 2026, with cricket matches beginning even before the official opening ceremony, the tournament is far more than a medal event. It is a strategic rehearsal for cricket’s…
Indian compound archery has entered a decisive phase, and the return of Sergio Pagni as head coach marks a clear statement of intent from the Archery Association of India (AAI). With the Asian Games on the immediate horizon and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics looming larger than ever, Pagni’s reappointment is widely seen as a…
The Indian women’s football team has taken an important step in its preparations for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, departing for a training camp in Türkiye on Thursday, January 15, 2026. With a 26-member squad, the camp marks the beginning of a decisive phase in India’s build-up to the continental showpiece, where the…
Indian sport is undergoing a subtle but profound shift. Long dominated by elite, high-intensity disciplines that demand time, technique, and physical conditioning, the ecosystem is now embracing what many describe as “smart sports,” such as pickleball, that prioritize accessibility, social connection, and sustainability. At the center of this transformation sits pickleball, a hybrid racquet sport…
India’s table tennis spearhead, Manika Batra, produced a performance of composure, tactical clarity, and mental resilience to edge past China’s Qin Yuxuan in a gripping five-game encounter at the WTT Star Contender Doha 2026, booking her place in the Round of 32 of the women’s singles. The Round of 64 clash, played late on January…
Manisha Kalyan’s transfer to Alianza Lima in January 2026 is more than just another overseas move by an Indian footballer. It represents a structural shift in how Indian women footballers are positioning their careers and how global clubs are beginning to view Indian talent not as developmental projects, but as ready-made professionals capable of contributing…
The Pro Wrestling League, PWL 2026, began on an emotionally charged and action-packed note as Punjab Royals edged past UP Dominators 5–4 in the inaugural tie of the season. While the contest showcased the depth of Indian wrestling talent and the league’s growing competitiveness, it was also marked by an unfortunate injury that cast a…
Lakshya Sen delivered a statement performance on home soil as he surged into the quarterfinals of the BWF India Open Super 750, defeating Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto in straight games at the Indira Gandhi Stadium. In a high-quality Round of 16 encounter between two evenly matched top-15 players, Sen prevailed 21-19, 21-10 to become the first…
