The All India Football Federation’s new I-League Commercial Rights RFP (2026–2030) arrives at a critical moment for Indian football. Following the failed commercial tender for the Indian Super League which received no bids due to steep financial demands and excessive operational risk the AIFF has moved quickly to restructure its approach. The newly issued I-League…
Over the past few years, India’s Northeast has witnessed one of its most significant periods of Indian football-focused investment and attention. Under AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, the region has experienced a wave of national tournaments, international fixtures, infrastructure projects, and developmental initiatives that have transformed its footballing landscape. For a region long known as the…
The draw for the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 in Chengdu has been announced, placing India in Group 2, a pool that brings together a mix of Asian, Oceanian and European opposition. According to the official grouping board displayed at the event venue, India will compete alongside Japan, Australia and Croatia in the first…
The Archery Premier League (APL) capped a transformative debut year by winning the prestigious ‘Emerging Professional Sports Event of the Year’ at the India Sports Awards 2025. The honour was presented during FICCI TURF 2025: 15th Global Sports Summit, held at the FICCI Federation House in New Delhi, and stands as a major endorsement of…
The Tata WPL 2026 is set to return for its 2026 season with a packed, month-long schedule beginning January 9 and running through the final on February 5. The league, now firmly established as one of the most influential platforms in women’s cricket, will once again bring together India’s biggest stars and global elite talent…
The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team produced a statement performance to open their FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 campaign, dismantling Chile 7–0 in their first Pool B match at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Egmore, Chennai. The emphatic victory, backed by a buzzing home crowd and a grand opening ceremony,…
India’s U-17 team suffered a major setback in their AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign after falling 0–2 to Lebanon in Ahmedabad on Thursday evening. The defeat not only pushed the Blue Colts down to third place in Group D but has also created a scenario where only a comprehensive victory against group leaders Iran…
When Anush Agarwalla rode into the arena at the Paris Olympics, he was not just the first Indian dressage rider to qualify for the Games he was the embodiment of a decade-long personal and structural transformation that Indian equestrian sport had never seen before. His presence on that grand stage was a culmination of discipline,…
The Syed Modi International 2025 has turned into a showcase of India’s emerging badminton generation, with Unnati Hooda, Tanvi Sharma and the mixed doubles pair of Hariharan/Treesa Jolly all surging into the semifinals in Lucknow. Across categories, Indian athletes produced spirited and high-quality performances, setting up an exciting Super 300 semifinal day for home fans….
India’s men’s doubles duo M.R. Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarunan, ranked 84 in the world, produced a composed and confident performance to secure their place in the quarterfinals of the Syed Modi India International 2025. The Indian pair defeated the Malaysian team (WR 83) in straight games, recording a 21-12, 21-18 victory that highlighted both their…
The Women’s Premier League WPL 2026 auction, held in New Delhi on Thursday, delivered one of the most dramatic and strategically nuanced bidding days in the league’s young history. Across a tense afternoon of negotiations and rapid-fire bidding, the five franchises collectively secured 67 players, spending ₹40.80 crore, and setting the tone for a fiercely…
India’s rising singles talent Isharani Baruah is putting together a breakthrough week in Lucknow. After grabbing headlines on the opening day with a gritty win over World No. 51 Ciou-Tong Tung of Taiwan, the 20-year-old has now backed it up with an even bigger scalp defeating World No. 44 Polina Buhrova of Ukraine in straight…
India’s journey in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers started on a rough patch as the men’s team fell 84-59 to Saudi Arabia in a Group D encounter played on Saudi soil. What began as a competitive, edge-of-seat opening quarter unravelled when the hosts seized control in the second period and kept increasing the margin…
In what will go down as one of the defining moments of her young career, 16-year-old Indian badminton prodigy Tanvi Sharma produced a sensational comeback to defeat former world champion and former World No. 1 Nozomi Okuhara 13-21, 21-16, 21-19 and storm into the quarterfinals of the Syed Modi India International 2025 in Lucknow. The…
India’s young women’s doubles pair, Shruti Mishra and Priya Konjengbam, continued their impressive run at the Syed Modi India International 2025, delivering one of the standout performances of the tournament by upsetting the World No. 31 Ukrainian duo Polina Buhrova and Yevheniia Kantemyr in the Round of 16. The Indian pair, ranked 44th in the…
The FIDE Candidates 2026 is set to ignite the global chess landscape with a rare blend of youth, ambition, and elite experience. Scheduled from March 28 to April 16, 2026, at the picturesque Cap St Georges Hotel and Resort in Pegeia, Cyprus, the tournament will determine the next challenger to reigning World Champion D. Gukesh….
Anticipation is soaring as the Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team prepares to launch their campaign at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, beginning 28 November at two iconic venues the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai and the state-of-the-art Madurai International Hockey Stadium. The spotlight is firmly on India, a nation…
The Indian Men’s Hockey Team delivered a composed, resilient, and sharp all-round performance to secure a 3–2 victory over New Zealand at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Stadium in Ipoh on Thursday. The win, shaped by goals from Amit Rohidas (4’), captain Sanjay (32’), and Selvam Karthi (54’), pushed India to the top of the…
Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s decision to part ways with Spanish head coach José Francisco Molina marks one of the most dramatic mid-season pivots in recent Indian Super League history. The separation, mutual on paper but deeply rooted in escalating internal tensions, represents the collapse of a tenure defined by both historic success and a sudden…
India’s U17 boys kept their AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers 2026 hopes firmly alive with a stirring 3–1 comeback victory over Chinese Taipei at the Eka Arena, thanks to a magnificent hat-trick from captain Dallalmuon Gangte. On an evening that began with anxiety and early setbacks, the Blue Colts showed maturity, resilience, and attacking conviction…
A compelling storyline is unfolding at the Syed Modi International 2025, and it centres around a clash that has quickly become one of the most intriguing mixed doubles matchups on the Indian badminton circuit. With newly formed pair Hariharan-Treesa advancing confidently through the early rounds, they now stand on course for a high-voltage showdown against…
India secured a hard-fought 4–3 win over hosts Malaysia in a pulsating contest at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup on Wednesday. Goals from Selvam Karthi (7’), Sukhjeet Singh (21’), Amit Rohidas (39’) and captain Sanjay (53’) ensured India picked up a crucial victory in what proved to be one of the most entertaining matches of…
Amdavad, India has officially been confirmed as the host of the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games, marking a landmark moment for both the nation and the global Commonwealth Sport Movement. The announcement was ratified today at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow, where delegates from 74 Commonwealth nations and territories gave their approval to India’s…
FC Goa’s AFC Champions League Two campaign reaches its decisive moment on November 26, when the Indian side travel to the intimidating Al-Zawraa Stadium in Baghdad for a must-win clash against Al Zawraa SC. Rooted at the bottom of Group D with zero points from four matches, the Gaurs’ continental hopes hang by the thinnest…
The Indian Under-19 boys’ table tennis team signed off with a silver medal at the ITTF World Youth Championships 2025 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania only the second-ever silver for India at this prestigious global junior event. Despite a 0–3 defeat to a dominant Japan in the final, the campaign marked a breakthrough for Indian youth table…
Tamil Nadu has taken a decisive step toward transforming Chennai into one of India’s premier multi-sport hubs with the sanctioning of the ₹261-crore Global Sports City project in Semmancheri. Envisioned as a world-class, Olympic-standard training and competition zone, the initiative marks one of the most ambitious sports infrastructure undertakings in the country. Backed by strong…
The Khelo India University Games KIUG 2025 continued to deliver compelling sporting action as the judo and weightlifting arenas witnessed intense battles, tactical brilliance, and standout individual performances. With universities from across the country competing in tightly contested divisions, Day 3 of the Games highlighted the depth and diversity of talent emerging from India’s university…
The swimming events at the Khelo India University Games, KIUG 2025 opened with a display of depth, consistency and emerging talent, with Jain University stamping their authority across multiple finals on an action-packed day in Jaipur. From long-distance endurance battles to high-speed sprints and tactical medley performances, the day showcased the rapid rise of university-level…
The Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025 moved into full competitive rhythm on Tuesday as the Judo events officially commenced at 10:00 am at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indoor Stadium inside BN College, Udaipur. With Rajasthan hosting India’s largest university sporting event for the first time, the smooth start of the Udaipur cluster marks an…
India’s mixed doubles pair Ankur Bhattacharjee and Taneesha Kotecha produced two composed and confident performances to enter the quarterfinals of the ITTF World Youth Championships 2025 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Showing grit, tactical clarity, and impressive resilience across two tight matches, the young Indian duo is now among the last eight in the U19 mixed doubles…
The abrupt withdrawal of the Indian Arrows Women Juniors from the 2024–25 Indian Women’s League 2 is more than just a scheduling issue or financial adjustment it is a defining symptom of the structural and administrative breakdown inside the All India Football Federation (AIFF). What should have been a stable, long-term developmental project for Indian…
The 2026 Australian Open Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff in Chengdu has opened with promising results for Indian tennis, led by Sumit Nagal’s gritty three-set victory and Sidharth Rawat’s strong entry into the main draw. With a coveted Australian Open wildcard on the line, every match carries significance—and India has started on the front foot. Nagal Battles…
The Indian men’s hockey team delivered a spirited performance but couldn’t avoid a 2–3 defeat to Belgium in a rain-hit, rescheduled fixture at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 in Ipoh on Tuesday. Abhishek (33’) and Shilanand Lakra (57’) found the target for India, while Belgium struck through Roman Duvekot (17’, 46’) and Nicolas De…
Indian tennis player Karan Singh earned one of the most hard-fought victories of his season, defeating Japan’s Kokoro Isomura in a roller-coaster three-setter in the opening round of the Playford Challenger. Coming into the match on the back of a difficult run in Europe, Karan needed a confidence-boosting win and he delivered exactly that with…
As the 2025 badminton season nears its conclusion, the Syed Modi India International returns to Lucknow with renewed significance. Scheduled as the final HSBC BWF World Tour event of the year, the tournament has become a proving ground for India’s emerging shuttlers many of whom will be aiming to close the season on a high…
As global amateur boxing undergoes its most dramatic governance upheaval in decades, one figure stands at the center of the sport’s historic transformation: Gennadiy Golovkin. The next President of World Boxing (WB), Golovkin is poised to shape the destiny of a sport that nearly lost its Olympic status. His arrival represents more than a routine…
In a landmark moment for Indian table tennis, the U19 Boys’ Team scripted history at the ITTF World Youth Championships 2025 in Cluj-Napoca by defeating Chinese Taipei 3–2 in a dramatic semifinal. This is India’s first-ever appearance in a team final at the Youth Worlds, a breakthrough that redefines the nation’s standing in world junior…
The Indian U19 Boys’ Table Tennis Team produced one of the finest performances in the nation’s youth table tennis history, defeating France 3–0 in the quarterfinals of the ITTF Youth Worlds Championships 2025 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. With this victory, India confirmed a historic medal, becoming only the second Indian boys’ team ever to reach the…
The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) faces one of the most consequential elections at NRAI Elections 2025 in its 74-year history as it prepares to choose its next president on December 4, 2025. The outcome will shape India’s shooting roadmap through the complete Olympic cycle leading up to the Los Angeles 2028 Games, a…
Maharashtra has launched one of the most ambitious grassroots football programs in India’s history Project Mahadeva, a five-year, state-backed initiative designed to overhaul how young footballers are identified, trained, educated, and prepared for international pathways. At its core, Project Mahadeva aims to transform raw talent from rural and urban regions into professionally trained athletes ready…
India defeat Chinese Taipei 35–28 to defend Women’s Kabaddi World Cup crown in Dhaka The Indian women’s kabaddi team has once again shown the world why they are the undisputed powerhouse of the sport. In a high-intensity final at the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 in Dhaka, India defeated a gritty Chinese Taipei side 35–28…
The Syed Modi India International 2025, a BWF World Tour Super 300 event, returns to Lucknow from November 25–30, carrying heightened importance for India’s badminton ecosystem. With top Indian stars such as P.V. Sindhu and Lakshya Sen opting to end their seasons early, this year’s tournament opens as a rare, high-stakes opportunity for India’s rising…
The Indian football men’s national team’s 2025 campaign stands as a study in contrasts a year that oscillated between stagnation and revival, between deep-rooted structural shortcomings and glimpses of renewed competitive edge. What began with instability under former head coach Manolo Márquez eventually transformed into a more disciplined, resilient outfit under new boss Khalid Jamil….
Across the twelve years from 2014 to 2025, Indian badminton has carved out one of its most compelling international legacies a sustained run of excellence at the Australian Open. Over this period, Indian shuttlers captured four singles titles across both men’s and women’s categories, delivered by three standout champions: Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth, and Lakshya…
The cancellation of the Indian women’s football team’s European tour to North Macedonia scheduled during the November FIFA International Window has emerged as one of the most consequential administrative lapses in recent Indian football history. What should have been a vital preparatory assignment ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 instead turned into a…
Lakshya Sen’s 2025 badminton season will be remembered not for a single dramatic moment, but for the remarkable duality that defined it a year split cleanly into two halves, each telling a different story about the same athlete. The first half was marred by injuries, early exits, and a crisis of rhythm. The second half…
The Indian U19 Girls’ Team delivered a gritty, nerve-steadying performance in Cluj Napoca on Saturday, edging hosts Romania 3–2 in the Round of 16 to secure their spot in the quarterfinals of the ITTF World Youth Championships 2025. In a tense tie that swung sharply across five matches, India relied on strong starts, tactical maturity,…
India opened their Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 campaign with a gritty 1–0 win over Korea in Ipoh on Sunday, overcoming a six-hour rain delay and a physically demanding contest to secure a crucial first victory. Raheel’s first-quarter strike proved enough on a night where India’s midfield discipline and defensive organisation stood tall against sustained…
India continued their dominant run at the 2nd Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 with a solid 33–21 semifinal victory over Iran in Dhaka on Sunday, moving just one win away from defending their world title. With this win, the Indian women’s team entered yet another final, reinforcing their status as the sport’s global powerhouse. The…
Lakshya Sen wins the Singles Title in Sydney, producing one of his most composed performances of the season to clinch the BWF Australian Open Super 500 men’s singles title on Sunday. The 24-year-old Indian defeated Japan’s Yushi Tanaka 21–15, 21–11 in just 38 minutes, sealing his first title of 2025 and his first overseas crown…
