When the Indian Women’s Football team suffered an 11–0 defeat against Japan at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, the scoreline did more than reflect a one-sided match. It revealed the structural gulf between two football ecosystems that began their journeys decades ago but evolved in dramatically different directions. The contrast between Japan’s “Nadeshiko Japan”…
The All England Open Badminton Championships remain one of the most prestigious tournaments in the sport’s history. For Indian badminton, the tournament carries special significance, having produced iconic champions like Prakash Padukone in 1980 and Pullela Gopichand in 2001. In 2026, Lakshya Sen once again carried India’s hopes deep into the tournament, producing a memorable…
Punjab FC will look to build momentum in the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 when they host NorthEast United FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday, March 9. The encounter marks Punjab’s first home match of the season and presents an opportunity for the Shers to secure consecutive victories after an encouraging result in…
Young Indian thrower Nishchay produced one of the most impressive performances at the Indian Open Throws Meet in Patiala, winning two gold medals in consecutive days and setting personal bests in both events. The promising athlete claimed the U-18 shot put title with a throw of 19.78m before returning the next day to dominate the…
Young Indian javelin thrower Shivam Lohakare delivered one of the standout performances at the Indian Open Throws Meet in Patiala, producing a massive 81.08m throw on his very first attempt to claim gold and announce himself as one of the country’s most exciting prospects in the event. The effort not only secured the top spot…
The Indian Open Throws Meet in Patiala delivered a series of encouraging performances for Indian athletics, highlighted by Kirpal Singh’s gold medal in the men’s discus throw with a mark of 58.89m the best throw by an Indian in the event in the past three years. The experienced thrower produced a composed performance to finish…
The Indian women’s hockey team made an emphatic start to their campaign at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026, defeating Uruguay 4–0 at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground in Hyderabad on Sunday. Goals from Sunelita Toppo, Ishika, Lalremsiami, and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal ensured India began the tournament with a convincing victory in…
The Indian women’s football team will head into its final Group C match at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 with belief and determination, according to head coach Amelia Valverde. Despite suffering defeats in their first two games, the Blue Tigresses still have a realistic chance of reaching the quarter-finals if results fall in…
Sporting Club Delhi produced a spirited comeback to earn a 2–2 draw against Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 at the Mumbai Football Arena on Sunday. Trailing by two goals early in the match, the visitors showed resilience to fight back and secure their first point of the season, while Mumbai…
Indian golfer Diksha Dagar delivered one of her strongest performances in recent months with a top-five finish at the Ladies European Tour’s Australian Women’s Classic, carding an overall score of six-under-par to secure fifth place. The result marks her best finish on the LET in over a year and signals a promising resurgence as the…
Indian professional golf witnessed a landmark moment as Rajasthan Regals emerged champions of the inaugural PGTI’s 72 The League, defeating UP Prometheans with a commanding 12–3 victory in the final on Friday. The triumph marked a fitting conclusion to a groundbreaking tournament that introduced a franchise-based format to Indian professional golf. The Rajasthan-based franchise entered…
The Indian Open Throws Meet at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports produced a series of standout performances across age categories, with several athletes registering personal bests and breakthrough marks. From emerging junior talents to experienced throwers making strong comebacks, the meet highlighted the growing depth in Indian throwing events. Sanjana Reddy Opens Competition…
The Indian women’s hockey team will get one final opportunity to secure qualification for the FFIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 when the World Cup Qualifiers begin at the G.M.C. Balayogi Hockey Stadium on Sunday. Having narrowly missed direct qualification earlier this year, India now faces a decisive tournament on home soil. The stakes are…
India’s national record holder Tajinderpal Singh Toor delivered an encouraging performance at the Open Throws Competition, registering a season-best throw of 20.51m to clinch the gold medal and signal a positive step in his comeback journey. For the experienced Indian shot putter, the result carried significance beyond the medal. The mark represents only his second…
The Indian women’s football team endured a difficult evening after suffering a 0–11 defeat against Japan in their Group C encounter at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Saturday. Despite the heavy scoreline, India’s quarterfinal hopes remain alive. A two-goal victory over Chinese Taipei in their final group match,…
Indian Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh achieved a major career milestone after breaking into the top 10 of the live women’s classical chess rankings for the first time following an impressive performance at the Prague Chess Festival Challengers 2026. The 20-year-old from Nagpur climbed two places to reach world No. 10 with a career-high live rating of…
Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri moved into the top 10 after the second round of the LIV Golf Hong Kong, delivering a composed performance at the historic Hong Kong Golf Club. Lahiri followed his opening round of 66 with an impressive 65 on Friday to reach nine-under par, placing him tied for 10th on the leaderboard…
The stage is set for a gripping men’s singles final at the All England Open Badminton Championships, where India’s Lakshya Sen will take on Chinese Taipei’s Lin Chun-Yi at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on March 8, 2026. With Sen ranked World No.12 and Lin World No.11, the final brings together two players currently separated by…
Newly promoted Chanmari FC produced a dramatic finish to secure their first win of the Indian Football League 2025–26 season, defeating Sreenidi Deccan FC 2-1 at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl on Saturday. A late strike from Lalruatsanga deep into stoppage time sealed the win for the home side after goals from Joao Vitor…
Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen has once again written his name into the history books by reaching the final of the All England Open Badminton Championships for the second time in his career. With this achievement, Lakshya becomes only the second Indian men’s singles player to reach the All England final twice, joining the legendary…
Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen produced one of the most memorable performances of his career to reach the final of the All England Open for the second time, defeating Canada’s Victor Lai in a marathon semifinal clash in Birmingham. The Indian shuttler prevailed 21-16, 18-21, 21-15 in a gruelling 97-minute encounter, which now stands as…
India has begun laying out an ambitious roadmap for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games, with the clear objective of surpassing its historic medal tally from the previous edition. With preparations gaining momentum, a high-level review meeting chaired by Mansukh Mandaviya recently evaluated India’s readiness for the continental showpiece scheduled to be held in Japan later…
India’s sailing circuit witnessed a significant moment as Sharanya Jadhav and Shivam Walmiki clinched first place in the 29er category at the Asian Games Sailing Selection Trials 2026 in Mumbai. Representing the Navy Youth Sports Company at INS Mandovi, the pair delivered a composed and technically impressive performance to top the standings in one of…
India’s Siddhant Banthia continued his impressive run on the ATP Challenger circuit as he reached the doubles final of the Kigali Challenger in Rwanda alongside his Bulgarian partner Alexander Donski. The top-seeded Indo-Bulgarian pair secured their place in the title clash after defeating Serbia’s Stefan Latinovic and France’s Luka Pavlovic 7-6(5), 6-4 in the semifinals…
After initial rounds of matches in Group C of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, many fans have begun to wonder whether the campaign of the India women’s national football team is already over. However, the mathematical reality tells a very different story. Despite early setbacks, the Blue Tigresses still have a realistic path to…
The Indian women’s football team faces one of its toughest assignments in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup when the Blue Tigresses take on tournament heavyweights Japan women’s national football team in their second Group C match in Perth on March 7. The contest at the Perth Rectangular Stadium will be crucial for India as they…
India’s Lakshya Sen produced a sensational performance to reach the semifinals of the All England Open Badminton Championships, defeating former champion Li Shi Feng in straight games in the quarterfinals. The Indian shuttler delivered a composed and attacking display to beat the world No.6 21-13, 21-16, sealing his place in the last four of one…
A massive new sports development is taking shape in the United States as construction begins on the Sports Performance Hub (SPH) in Homestead, Florida. Valued at approximately $275 million, the ambitious project represents a new generation of sports infrastructure one that integrates elite performance facilities, youth development, education, sports medicine, and hospitality into a single…
India took a significant step toward expanding its professional sports ecosystem as Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya officially unveiled the logo of the Cycling League of India, a pioneering initiative that aims to transform the landscape of competitive cycling in the country. The Cycling League of India (CLI) has been introduced as the world’s first franchise-based…
The race for the summit of the Indian Super League,ISL 2025-26 is beginning to take shape as Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Jamshedpur FC prepare for crucial fixtures on Friday, March 6. Both teams have made strong starts to the 2025–26 season and will look to continue their winning momentum in a bid to stay…
The early stages of the Indian Football League 2025-26 season bring an intriguing contest as Aizawl FC host Rajasthan United FC at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium on Friday, March 6. Both teams enter the clash searching for their first win of the campaign, making the encounter an important early test of their ambitions for the…
India U20 Women football team delivered an impressive attacking display to defeat Swedish club Älvsjö AIK 5–2 in a friendly match at the Bosön National Sports Centre in Lidingö, Sweden, on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The result marked one of the most convincing performances of the Young Tigresses during their exposure tour in Europe and…
A new chapter in Asian rugby is set to begin in 2026 with the launch of the Emirates 7s Asia Rugby Clubs Cup inspired by UUDS AERO, a landmark tournament that will bring together the continent’s best club teams in the fast-paced rugby sevens format. For the first time, Asia’s elite club sides will compete…
The stage is set for another chapter in one of Indian football’s most intense rivalries as Chennaiyin FC prepare to face Kerala Blasters FC in a crucial Indian Super League derby clash on Saturday at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi. For Chennaiyin, the encounter carries significant importance as they continue their search for…
The story of Sanfida Nongrum represents one of the most compelling narratives in Indian women’s football today a journey that mirrors the sport’s growing reach across the country. From the football fields of Shillong to scoring on her international debut, Nongrum’s rise symbolises the expanding footprint of Indian football beyond its traditional powerhouses. Her breakthrough…
Indian athletics will have a strong presence at one of the most competitive collegiate track and field events in the world as Selva Prabhu (triple jump), Lokesh Sathyanathan (long jump), Pavana Nagaraj (long jump), and Krishna Jayashankar Menon (shot put) have qualified for the NCAA Indoor Championships scheduled to be held on March 13–14, 2026…
Indian women’s football has produced several leaders over the years, but few embody resilience and defensive authority quite like Ngangbam Sweety Devi. The centre-back from Manipur has steadily risen through the ranks of Indian football to become the captain of the national team, symbolising both the progress and the persistent challenges faced by the women’s…
The history of the Indian women’s national football team at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup is a fascinating story of early dominance, prolonged struggles, and a recent revival that has reignited hope for the future of women’s football in the country. Often referred to as the Blue Tigresses, India’s journey in the continental championship spans…
India’s Veer Chotrani delivered one of the most spirited performances of his season at the 2026 New Zealand Open Squash, pushing World No. 6 and second seed Joel Makin to the limit before narrowly going down in a thrilling five-game Round of 16 contest in Christchurch. The World No. 45 Indian fought back from two…
India’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 campaign began with a narrow 2–1 defeat to Vietnam at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Tuesday, as the Blue Tigresses fought hard but ultimately fell short against the Southeast Asian side in their Group C opener. Vietnam struck first through Nguyễn Thị Vạn Sự in the 30th minute, before…
On a stage where reputations are forged and legends are tested, Lakshya Sen delivered one of the most significant wins of his career. The Indian shuttler knocked out World No. 1 and defending champion Shi Yu Qi in the opening round of the 2026 All England Open, prevailing 23-21, 19-21, 21-17 in a gripping 78-minute…
India’s mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto delivered a composed and tactically disciplined performance to book their place in the Round of 16 at the BWF All England Open 2026 Super 1000 in Birmingham. The world No. 20 combination defeated Malaysia’s Hoo Pang Ron and Cheng Su Yin, ranked No. 23, in…
India Women’s cricket stands on the brink of another defining moment not on the pitch this time, but on one of the most prestigious global sporting platforms. The India Women’s Cricket Team has been nominated for the 2026 Laureus World Team of the Year Award, a recognition that places their historic World Cup triumph among…
A New Chapter Down Under: India Launch AFC Women’s Asian Cup Campaign Against Vietnam in Perth Four years after heartbreak halted their continental ambitions, the Indian senior women’s national football team are ready to step back onto Asia’s biggest stage. On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Blue Tigresses will open their AFC Women’s Asian Cup…
For most 17-year-olds, identity is still forming. For Tilottama Sen, it is being forged in millimetres. Born on April 25, 2008, in Bengaluru to parents originally from Kolkata, Tilottama’s journey into elite shooting was anything but conventional. Her father, Sujit Sen, an IT professional, and her mother, Nandita, never imagined that a lockdown hobby would…
Four days. Fifty-four matches. Twenty-nine teams. One champion. The 72nd Senior Men’s National Kabaddi Championship in Vadodara reaffirmed why the Nationals remain the most authentic and demanding arena in Indian kabaddi. At the Sama Indoor Complex, state pride replaced franchise jerseys, reputations were tested, and a long domestic grind culminated in Indian Railways standing tall…
Kalaburagi is set for a week of high-intensity women’s tennis as the ITF W35 Kalaburagi moves into its main draw phase, following a draw ceremony attended by senior district officials including Fouzia Taranum, Deputy Commissioner & District Magistrate, Kalaburagi, Bhanwar Singh Meena, Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat, and Shinde Avinash Sanjeevan, Commissioner, Kalaburagi City Corporation….
When the New York Road Runners (NYRR) announced the professional field for the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half, the headlines naturally gravitated toward the defending champions, Olympic medallists, and global record holders. Abel Kipchumba returns chasing a third title. Sharon Lokedi headlines a women’s field stacked with world champions. The wheelchair divisions feature Paralympic icons….
Lallianzuala Chhangte struck late to help Mumbai City FC salvage a 1-1 draw against NorthEast United FC in the Indian Super League, ISL 2025-26 at the Mumbai Football Arena on Sunday. The winger’s 84th-minute equaliser cancelled out Jithin MS’s second-half opener, ensuring the Islanders avoided defeat at home. The result sees Mumbai City FC move…
Rugby union in India is a story layered with paradox. It is one of the oldest sporting codes played on Indian soil, yet remains one of the youngest in terms of structured national ambition. Its roots stretch back to the 19th century under the British Raj, and its most famous legacy the Calcutta Cup is…
