India’s men’s 4x400m relay team produced one of their most decisive performances in recent times at the National Open Relay Competition in Chandigarh, clocking an outstanding 3:01.43 to not only win the event but also all but confirm qualification for the World Relays 2026 in Gaborone. In a race where qualification margins were razor-thin and…
India’s U20 men’s team secured top spot in Group B of the SAFF U20 Championship 2026 after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Bangladesh at the National Stadium in Malé. In a match that tested both discipline and temperament, the Blue Colts did just enough to ensure they advanced into the semi-finals as group leaders. Having…
India’s sprint relay programme received a significant boost at the National Open Relay Competition in Chandigarh, as the mixed 4x100m relay team delivered a record-breaking performance that could prove pivotal in the race to qualify for the World Relays 2026 in Gaborone. The India A (Junior) quartet of Gurindervir Singh, Sudeshna Shivankar, Tamil Arasu, and…
India’s relay teams delivered a high-intensity, result-heavy outing at the National Open Relay Competition in Chandigarh, with the men’s 4x400m quartet emerging as the biggest positive in the country’s push towards qualification for the World Relays 2026 in Gaborone. While there were strong performances across categories, the day also brought setbacks, injuries, and near-misses that…
Indian hockey celebrated its finest performers and contributors at the Hockey India 8th Annual Awards 2025, with Navneet Kaur and Hardik Singh emerging as the standout names of the evening, while former captain Zafar Iqbal was conferred with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award. Held in the national capital, the ceremony brought together…
India has announced a six-member men’s 4x100m relay squad, marking the beginning of a crucial phase in the country’s sprint relay ambitions ahead of a packed international season. With the Open Relay Carnival in Chandigarh set to provide the first competitive outing of the year, the focus is firmly on performance benchmarks and qualification pathways….
Indian athletics witnessed a landmark moment as Tejaswin Shankar produced the greatest decathlon performance by an Indian, scoring a massive 7947 points at the David Noble Relays to break his own national record and win the competition. In what was his outdoor season opener, the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and Asian Championships medallist delivered a…
The 2026 international shooting season gets underway with the ISSF World Cup in Tangier, and India’s skeet shooters find themselves stepping into one of the most competitive fields in recent memory. Set against the backdrop of the Club Tangérois de Tir, the opening leg of the World Cup brings together Olympic champions, world medallists, seasoned…
In a significant step towards strengthening grassroots football in the country, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced a multi-year partnership with the Dream Sports Foundation (DSF), naming it the official Youth Development Partner for U16 football in India. The collaboration aims to bring greater structure, visibility, and quality to youth competitions, aligning India’s…
Beneath the serene skies and turquoise waters of the Maldives, the Indian U20 men’s team has arrived with a clear objective development through competition. While the surroundings offer calm, the focus within the Indian camp is firmly on preparation, performance, and progression as the Blue Colts gear up for the SAFF U20 Championship. Leading the…
The inaugural National Indoor Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar delivered a sprinting spectacle, headlined by Gurindervir Singh, who stormed to gold in the men’s 60m final while rewriting the national record books. Clocking an impressive 6.60 seconds, Gurindervir not only clinched the title but also eclipsed the previous national record of 6.67 seconds set by V.K….
India’s emerging pole vault star Baranica Elangovan delivered a landmark performance at the National Indoor Athletics Championships 2026, rewriting the record books and announcing herself as a major force in Indian athletics. The Tamil Nadu athlete cleared 4.22m to win gold in the women’s pole vault, setting a new national record and achieving a personal…
India has named a balanced and strategically assembled squad for the 2026 Thomas & Uber Cup Finals, with a clear emphasis on blending proven performers with emerging talent. Set to be held in Horsens, Denmark from April 24 to May 3, the prestigious team event will see India field competitive line-ups in both the men’s…
Indian volleyball has received a crucial but conditional reprieve, with the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) granting provisional recognition to the interim body of the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) for a limited period of eight months, until November 20, 2026. The decision, communicated through an official letter issued from Lausanne and addressed to interim…
India U17 men’s team continues its structured build-up to the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 with a series of high-quality international friendlies in Lopburi, Thailand. The Blue Colts, under head coach Bibiano Fernandes, are scheduled to face Thailand, Indonesia, and the Republic of Korea between March 25 and 31 in matches that will…
Cricket’s long-awaited return to the Olympic Games is now firmly structured, with the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics set to feature a compact yet high-intensity T20 tournament. After a 128-year absence from the Olympic programme, the sport will re-enter the global multi-sport stage with a format designed to maximise competitiveness, broadcast value, and global reach. The…
Indian swimming stalwart Sajan Prakash delivered a statement performance at the Singapore National Age Group Swimming Championships 2026, clinching silver in the men’s 200m butterfly while also achieving the Commonwealth Games qualification standard. In a race that underlined both his experience and enduring class, the two-time Olympian clocked 1:57.09s to finish second behind Chinese Taipei’s…
Bengaluru FC continued their upward momentum in the Indian Super League 2025-26 season with a commanding 3-1 victory over Inter Kashi at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday. A decisive second-half brace from Braian Sánchez proved to be the difference, as the Blues capitalised on key moments to secure all three points away…
FC Goa captain Sandesh Jhingan produced a decisive moment late in the game to rescue a 1-1 draw against Chennaiyin FC in their Indian Super League 2025-26 clash at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. In a match defined by missed chances and tactical battles, Jhingan’s 87th-minute header ensured the Gaurs extended their…
Indian golf’s flagbearer Anirban Lahiri produced one of his most complete performances in recent times, finishing tied ninth at the LIV Golf South Africa event with an impressive 20-under-par total. The standout feature of his campaign was a remarkable weekend surge, where he carded back-to-back rounds of 63 (-8), underlining both his consistency and ability…
Indian pole vault continues to gather momentum, and at the centre of that rise is Dev Kumar Meena, who once again underlined his growing stature by equalling his own national record of 5.40m at the Sun Moon Lake International Pole Vault Meet in Taiwan. The effort not only earned him a bronze medal but also…
On a warm afternoon at the National Games, as the schedule tightened and fatigue began to creep into the legs of even the most conditioned athletes, Moumita Mondal did something few in Indian athletics have managed. Within a span of minutes, she transitioned from the high-intensity rhythm of the 100m hurdles to the explosive demands…
India’s teenage squash sensation Anahat Singh continued her impressive run at the JSW Indian Open 2026, booking her place in the women’s singles final with a composed 3-1 victory over compatriot Tanvi Khanna in Mumbai on Saturday. The top seed will now face Egypt’s Hana Moataz in what promises to be a high-quality title clash….
The 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships concluded on a compelling note at the Abhay Prashal Stadium in Indore, as Manav Thakkar and Yashaswini Ghorpade clinched their maiden senior national singles titles. Their triumphs not only marked personal milestones but also reflected the evolving competitive depth in Indian table tennis. In the men’s singles…
Indian youth football is entering one of its most decisive phases in recent history. With sweeping structural changes introduced by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championships have now transformed from regional competitions into high-stakes qualification gateways. For India’s U17 boys’ and girls’ teams, the implications are clear win SAFF…
On a pleasant evening at Mumbai’s Cricket Club of India, Veer Chotrani walked off court with quiet satisfaction. It wasn’t just another win it was a step into the semifinals of the JSW Indian Open 2026, a tournament that represents both familiarity and aspiration for one of India’s most promising squash professionals. “I’m very happy…
Indian athletics enters a critical phase in 2026, and at the centre of this momentum is one name Animesh Kujur. The national record holder in both the 100m and 200m is set to begin his season at the National Indoor Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar, marking not just a return to competition, but a calculated shift…
The Morelos Open 2026 has reached its decisive stage, with a gripping quarterfinal day reshaping the tournament narrative and setting up an intriguing semifinal lineup at Estadio Morelos. Headlined by the early exit of defending champion Marc-Andrea Huesler and a strong showing from emerging names on the ATP Challenger circuit, the tournament has delivered both…
Indian women’s badminton scripted a landmark moment on the global stage as Tanvi Sharma and Isharani Baruah advanced to the semifinals of the Orleans Masters Super 300 in France. For the first time in the BWF World Tour era, two Indian women’s singles players will feature in the semifinals of a World Tour event outside…
Gokulam Kerala FC produced a composed and efficient performance to secure their first victory of the Indian Football League 2025–26 season, defeating Dempo SC 2-0 at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri on Friday. Goals from Moses Lalrinzuala in the first half and Mirjalol Kasimov late in the game ensured all three points for the hosts,…
India’s Sidharth Rawat delivered one of his most assured performances of the season to storm into the semifinals of the MSLTA $25,000 ITF Men’s Tennis Tournament, currently underway at the Dr. G.A. Ranade Tennis Centre in Mumbai. In a tournament that has already produced multiple high-quality contests, Rawat’s run has emerged as one of the…
Indian rugby is set for a significant moment of progression as clubs from the country prepare to feature in the inaugural Emirates 7s Asia Rugby Clubs Cup, scheduled to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on July 4–5, 2026. With both men’s and women’s competitions included for the first time, the tournament offers Indian clubs…
In a significant endorsement of its growing technical ecosystem, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has been awarded the prestigious Triple-A Certificate by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). The recognition, announced at the AFC Technical Summit on March 19, 2026, highlights the progress India has made in building a structured and modern football development framework….
In a dramatic contest defined by fine margins and late twists, Shillong Lajong FC rode on a brace from Phrangki Buam to secure a 2-1 victory over Chanmari FC at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl. The win propelled Lajong to the top of the Indian Football League 2025-26 standings, level on points with Rajasthan…
Indian wrestling has taken a decisive step toward the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle with the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) finalising a new set of foreign coaches across all three disciplines men’s freestyle, women’s wrestling, and Greco-Roman. The appointments, subject to final approval from the Sports Authority of India (SAI), underline a clear shift…
Asia rugby is set to enter a transformative phase as the Emirates 7s Asia Rugby Clubs Cup, scheduled for July 4–5, 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, expands to include a women’s competition alongside the men’s event. The move marks a significant step in the evolution of the sport across the continent, reinforcing Asia Rugby’s commitment…
Indian football’s youth development pathway has entered a critical phase with the appointment of Mahesh Gawali as the head coach of the Indian U20 men’s national team. The decision reflects a clear strategic direction from the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to invest in continuity, domestic expertise, and long-term player development as India looks to…
The men’s doubles competition at the 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships delivered one of its most dramatic days at the Abhay Prashal Stadium, with the exit of top-seeded West Bengal pair Ankur Bhattacharjee and Shankhadip Das opening up the draw and setting the stage for a wide-open semifinal battle. The headline moment came…
In a historic development for Indian sport, India has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2028 World Athletics Indoor Championships, with the event set to take place at the Kalinga Indoor Athletics Stadium in Odisha. The announcement, confirmed by World Athletics President Sebastian Coe, marks the first time that India will host a global…
Indian women’s football continues to unearth promising young talent, and the latest name to capture attention is 14-year-old Joya. In a dramatic encounter in Yangon on March 14, the young striker etched her name into the headlines by scoring the decisive goal in India’s thrilling 3-2 comeback victory against Myanmar in the U17 international fixture….
The opening round of the MSLTA 25k ITF Men’s Tennis Tournament offered a revealing snapshot of Indian tennis promising depth, spirited performances, but also a clear reminder of the gap that still exists against consistent international opposition. While several Indian players progressed into the second round, the headline result of the day saw Sweden’s Leo…
The opening round of the JSW Indian Open 2026 in Mumbai delivered exactly what top-tier squash promises intensity, resilience, and moments of individual brilliance. At the centre of it all was 22-year-old Om Semwal, who produced one of the most gripping performances of the tournament so far, staging a remarkable comeback to defeat Mexico’s higher-ranked…
On a cold March evening in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the moment arrived that would redefine not just a career, but a narrative for Lokesh Sathyanathan He sprinted down the runway, rhythm measured, strides precise, before launching himself into history. When he landed at 8.21 metres, it wasn’t just a winning jump at the NCAA Indoor Championships…
The draw for the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 has presented India with a challenging yet intriguing pathway, as the team finds itself in Pool D alongside England, China, and South Africa. Following their recent qualification, the Indian women’s team now shifts focus toward preparing for the marquee event in August, with Chief Coach…
The draw for the BWF Uber Cup 2026 has set the stage for an intriguing group stage, with India placed in a competitive Group A alongside China, Denmark, and Ukraine. The prestigious team event, scheduled from April 24 to May 3, 2026, will once again test the depth and resilience of the world’s best women’s…
Rajasthan United FC climbed to the top of the standings with a gritty 1-0 victory over Real Kashmir FC in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26, as Amadou Soukouna’s first-half goal proved decisive in a tightly contested encounter at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur on Tuesday. In a match that saw momentum swings, defensive…
The stage is set for an exciting final in the women’s team event at the 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships, with the Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) and the Reserve Bank of India Sports Board (RBI) advancing to the title clash after impressive semifinal victories at the Abhay Prashal Stadium on Monday. Both…
Indian swimming witnessed a landmark moment as Assam’s Astha Choudhury delivered a record-breaking performance at the Singapore National Swimming Championships 2026, signaling both personal excellence and the steady rise of Indian athletes on the global stage. Competing in the 200m butterfly, the 22-year-old clocked an outstanding 2:17.09 to set a new Indian national record, bettering…
The draws for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 have delivered one of the most anticipated matchups in world hockey India vs Pakistan in the group stage. Placed together in Pool D alongside England and Wales, the two Asian rivals are set to renew their historic rivalry on one of the sport’s biggest stages….
The year 2025 presented a curious case for Indian handball. On the surface, it was a year filled with activity, exposure, and international participation. Dig a little deeper, however, and a glaring gap emerges one that raises serious questions about the sport’s long-term planning in the country. Across various youth categories, India played a total…
