Joshna Chinappa opened her campaign at the HCL Squash Indian Tour 4 with the assuredness of a seasoned professional, easing past compatriot Anika Dubey 11-3, 11-7, 11-6 in Chennai on Monday. Playing at the Indian Squash Academy her long-time training base the 39-year-old former World No. 10 controlled the tempo from the outset, using her…
The opening day of athletics at the Khelo India University Games set a strong tone for the competition, producing personal bests, Games Records and several tightly contested battles across track and field events. With university athletes arriving from across the country eager to make their mark, Day 1 offered a glimpse into the rising depth…
The World Boxing Cup 2026 series is set to become the most important competitive pathway in amateur boxing, arriving at a moment when the global governance of the sport is undergoing its most consequential shift in decades. With Brazil, China, and Uzbekistan confirmed as hosts for the three stages culminating in the World Boxing Cup…
The Indian women’s football team recorded an important 3–1 victory over Banaat FC during their UAE tour, a result that arrives at a critical moment in their build-up to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026. More than a routine friendly, the match served as a focused tactical examination against a structured, professionally run opponent led…
The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team made a perfect start to their FIH Junior Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign, producing a dominant 13–0 victory over Namibia at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Césped, Estadio Nacional in Santiago on Monday. It was a performance that combined ruthless finishing with sustained pressure, helping India climb straight to…
Indian football stands at a rare crossroads. For the first time in its modern history, four national teams Senior Women, U-20 Women, U-17 Men, and U-17 Women have simultaneously qualified for their respective AFC Asian Cup finals, each serving as a direct qualification gateway to a FIFA World Cup. The year 2026, therefore, presents an…
As December 2025 moves into its end of year, India enters a crucial period across hockey, racquet sports, athletics, cycling, combat sports and more. With more than 40 tournaments across December and early January, Indian athletes are set for an intense stretch. Here is a week-by-week breakdown of the events that will shape the nation’s…
The 2025 BWF World Tour marked one of India’s most balanced and encouraging seasons in recent years, with podium finishes across singles, doubles, and both established and emerging athletes. Spread across Super 300, Super 500, and the prestigious Super 750 levels, India produced three titles and six runner-up finishes, reflecting a maturing structure and a…
India’s 17–0 demolition of Oman at the FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 was more than a record-breaking win it was a strategic statement, a reflection of depth, and a preview of what this generation is capable of delivering on the world stage. Played in challenging conditions in Chennai, the result has significantly elevated India’s…
India will return to the AFC U17 Asian Cup for the tenth time a moment that carries the weight of history, resilience, and the promise of a new generation stepping forward. For a nation that has seen its youth teams rise, stumble, and rise again, this qualification feels especially significant. After three consecutive appearances in…
The 2025 Asian Tour Bharath Classic at Kensville Golf Resort, Ahmedabad, was far more than another addition to the Asian Tour calendar it became a defining week for Indian golf. Returning to India for the first time since March 2023 and co-sanctioned by the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), the US$500,000 event offered not just…
India’s return to the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final after six years ended in heartbreak but also in quiet optimism. In the final in Ipoh, Craig Fulton’s young and largely second-string squad fought Belgium one of world hockey’s most polished and disciplined outfits till the very last second before going down 0–1. With that, India…
India’s journey as a host of international multi-sport events spans more than seven decades, reflecting a steady evolution in ambition, capacity, and strategic intent. What began in the early years of independence as a nation defining its regional sporting identity has grown into a sophisticated, future-oriented pursuit aimed at securing a place among the world’s…
Divyanshi Bhowmick delivered one of the most significant performances in the history of Indian youth table tennis, winning the bronze medal in the U15 girls’ singles at the ITTF Youth World Table Tennis Championships in Cluj Napoca. With this podium finish, she becomes only the third Indian ever to win a singles medal at this…
At the halfway stage of the 2025 Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España, India’s presence at the Ladies European Tour season finale stood out in both depth and quality. With five golfers in the field Aditi Ashok, Avani Prashanth, Pranavi Urs, Diksha Dagar and Hitaashee Bakshi the tournament offered a revealing snapshot of India’s…
India vs Saudi Arabia today in a crucial FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifier, looking to revive their campaign after a difficult start to Group D. The fixture, scheduled for 30 November at 6:00 PM, is not only India’s second match of the opening window but also a chance to correct early missteps against a team…
India take on Belgium today in one of the most anticipated clashes of the 2025 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, a matchup shaped by recent form, contrasting styles, and an increasingly tense head-to-head narrative. For India five-time champions of the tournament, though their last title came in 2010 the fixture is more than a group game….
The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team delivered a commanding statement of intent at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, dismantling Oman 17–0 in their Pool B clash in Chennai on Friday. Coming off a 7–0 victory over Chile in their opening match, India’s clinical performance underlined both their superior structure and…
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…
